Cabin baggage allowance
Limited space in overhead bins
On full flights, we may ask you to check in your hand baggage at the gate for free – even though it meets our requirements. Don’t worry, you can always bring a small bag on your flight.
If we know in advance that there won't be enough space in the overhead bins, you'll receive a message asking you to check in your hand baggage at the check-in desk. Of course, this is free of charge. We advise you to pack any travel essentials, such as medicines, in your small bag, just in case.
What is my cabin baggage allowance?
You can always take a small bag with you. Whether you can bring hand baggage on your KLM flight depends on your travel class and ticket type. Your small bag and hand baggage combined may weigh up to 12 kg (26.5 lb). If you're travelling in Business Class, your small bag and hand baggage combined may weigh up to 18 kg (39.7 lb).
What is a small bag?
A small bag must not exceed the maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm. You must place it under the seat in front of you. If you are sitting near the emergency exit, you may place your bag in the overhead bins.
What is hand baggage?
Your hand baggage, including handles and wheels, must not exceed the maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm. It must be placed in the overhead bins. Hand baggage is not included if you’re travelling in Economy Class with a Basic ticket. You can purchase 1 piece of hand baggage via My Trip up to 4 hours before your flight departs. Please note: if your hand baggage is too large or too heavy, you’ll need to check it in at a fee.
Economy Class allowance
In Economy Class, your cabin baggage allowance depends on your ticket type.
If you have a Basic ticket, you’re always allowed to bring 1 small bag with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm. You’ll need to place this bag under the seat in front of you. If you’d like, you can purchase 1 piece of hand baggage.
If you have a Light, Standard, or Flex ticket, you’re allowed to bring:
- 1 small bag with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm, to be placed under the seat in front of you;
- 1 piece of hand baggage with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm, including handles and wheels.
Your small bag and hand baggage combined may weigh up to 12 kg. Please note that our cabin crew are unable to assist you with placing your baggage in the overhead bins, barring certain exceptions.
Premium Comfort Class allowance
In Premium Comfort Class, you’re always allowed to bring:
- 1 small bag with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm, to be placed under the seat in front of you;
- 2 pieces of hand baggage, each with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm, including handles and wheels.
Your small bag and hand baggage combined may weigh up to 12 kg. Please note that our cabin crew are unable to assist you with placing your hand baggage in the overhead bins, barring certain exceptions.
When departing from the United States, hand baggage is subject to U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations and is limited to 1 piece of hand baggage and 1 small bag per passenger, regardless of travel class.
Business Class allowance
In Business Class, you’re always allowed to bring:
- 1 small cabin bag with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm, to be placed under the seat in front of you;
- 2 pieces of hand baggage, each with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm, including handles and wheels.
Your small bag and hand baggage combined may weigh up to 18 kg. Please note that our cabin crew are unable to assist you with placing your hand baggage in the overhead bins, barring certain exceptions.
When departing from the United States, hand baggage is subject to U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations and is limited to 1 piece of hand baggage and 1 small bag per passenger, regardless of travel class.
Baggage for kids
The number of bags your child may bring depends on the ticket type and whether they have their own seat on board:
| Hand baggage for children | Checked baggage for children | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 23-months-olds on a parent's lap | 1 item of max 55 x 35 x 25 cm and max 12 kg + baby food to be consumed during the flight | 1 item of max 10 kg |
| 0 to 23-months-olds with their own seat | The amount of hand baggage included in their ticket type | The number of checked bags included in their ticket type |
| Child ticket (includes a seat) | The amount of hand baggage included in their ticket type | The number of checked bags included in their ticket type |
Frequently asked questions
Your cabin baggage allowance depends on your travel class and ticket type.
Economy Class
- 1 small bag with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm
- 1 piece of hand baggage with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm, including handles and wheels
- Combined weight: max. 12 kg
If you have a Basic ticket, you’re allowed to bring 1 small bag with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Hand baggage is not included, but you can purchase 1 piece of hand baggage via My Trip up to hours before your flight departs.
Premium Comfort Class
- 1 small bag with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm
- 2 pieces of hand baggage, each with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm, including handles and wheels
- Combined weight: max. 12 kg
Business Class
- 1 small bag with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm
- 2 pieces of hand baggage, each with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm, including handles and wheels
- Combined weight: max. 18 kg
Kids
- Kids with their own seat get the cabin baggage allowance that matches their ticket type
- For a baby travelling on your lap, you may bring 1 extra piece of hand baggage with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm, weighing up to 12 kg
When you measure your hand baggage, make sure to include any handles and wheels in the measurement.
It depends on your travel class and ticket type. In Economy Class, you can bring 1 small bag and 1 piece of hand baggage if you have a Light, Standard or Flex ticket.
If you have a Basic ticket, you can only bring a small bag. You’ll need to place it under the seat in front of you.
In Premium Comfort Class and Business Class, you can bring 1 small bag and 2 pieces of hand baggage.
In Economy Class and Premium Comfort Class, the combined weight of your baggage may not exceed 12 kg. In Business Class, it’s 18 kg.
Yes, the weight of your small bag is included in your cabin baggage allowance.
Absolutely. If you have a transfer during your journey, we recommend sealing your tax-free purchases in the shop. At some airports, unsealed tax-free products of transfer passengers are confiscated at the security check.