Everything you need to know about luggage allowances, fees, and packing tips for KLM flights.
Visit official KLM website →🎒 Carry-On Bag
55 x 35 x 25 cm
Weight: 12 kg combined with small bag (Economy/Premium)
Small bag: 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Economy Basic normally includes only the small bag.
👜 Cabin Bag
55 x 35 x 25 cm
Weight: 12 kg combined with small bag (Economy/Premium)
Price: Light, Standard and Flex include one; Basic cabin bag must be added
Premium: two cabin bags; Business: two, with 18 kg combined including small bag.
🧳 Checked Bag
158 cm (L+W+H)
Weight: 23 kg Economy/Premium; 32 kg Business
Price: Check your booking for the current route and fare price
Number included depends on fare, route and status; do not assume every Light or premium-cabin ticket includes checked baggage.
Detailed Baggage Policy
🎒 Carry-On Baggage
| Dimensions | 55 x 35 x 25 cm |
| Weight Limit | 12 kg combined with small bag (Economy/Premium) |
| Notes | Small bag: 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Economy Basic normally includes only the small bag. |
🧳 Checked Baggage
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm (L+W+H) |
| Weight Options | 23 kg Economy/Premium; 32 kg Business |
| Price | Check your booking for the current route and fare price |
| Notes | Number included depends on fare, route and status; do not assume every Light or premium-cabin ticket includes checked baggage. |
Special Items Policy
⛷️ Sports Equipment
Check the airline’s special-baggage rules and arrange your equipment before travel
🎸 Musical Instruments
Confirm case size, cabin entitlement and any extra-seat arrangement with the airline
♿ Wheelchairs & Mobility
Contact the airline’s assistance team about your mobility aid and battery details
Packing Tips for KLM
- 💡 Check the allowance in your booking
- 💡 US departures can restrict higher cabins to one hand-baggage item plus the small bag
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the carry-on size limit for KLM? ▼
KLM carry-on dimensions are 55 x 35 x 25 cm with a weight limit of 12 kg combined with small bag (Economy/Premium). Small bag: 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Economy Basic normally includes only the small bag.
How much does checked luggage cost on KLM? ▼
KLM checked bag allowance is 23 kg Economy/Premium; 32 kg Business, with prices Check your booking for the current route and fare price. Number included depends on fare, route and status; do not assume every Light or premium-cabin ticket includes checked baggage.
Can I bring sports equipment on KLM? ▼
KLM sports equipment policy: Check the airline’s special-baggage rules and arrange your equipment before travel.
What are the best packing tips for KLM? ▼
Check the allowance in your booking US departures can restrict higher cabins to one hand-baggage item plus the small bag
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