Air France / KLM Baggage Fees & Tips to Cover the Expenses
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When it comes to carry-ons, Air France has a straightforward baggage policy that could even be considered on the generous side if you’re flying in an upper class.
Their checked bag policy is a bit more complex with variable pricing based on travel dates, class of travel, and route. Since these fees are not clearly listed on the website, users are directed to the Air France baggage calculator tool for specifics.
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Air France / KLM Carry-On Allowance
1 “accessory” such as a handbag or briefcase: FREE
Standard carry-on bags:
- Economy: 1 bag (26.4 pounds / 12 kg)
- Premium Economy: 2 bags (40 pounds / 18 kg)
- Business: 2 bags (40 pounds / 18 kg)
- La Première: 2 bags (40 pounds / 18 kg)
* Weights featured are combined totals of all items.
Size Restrictions
- Personal: 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
- Standard: 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches (55 x 35 x 25 cm)
Lap Infant Carry-On Policy
- If you are traveling with an infant on your lap, you can bring 1 additional piece of carry-on.
- It must weigh less than 12 kg (26.4 lb) and measure less than 21.6 x 9.8 x 13.7 inches (55 x 25 x 35 cm).
Stroller Check Policy
- You can bring a foldable stroller and car seat in the hold at no extra charge. Other strollers may be accepted in the cabin, subject to space availability. Depending on the type of stroller, the following size limits apply:
- Small foldable stroller:* dimensions cannot exceed 5.9 x 11.8 x 39.4 inches (15 cm x 30 cm x 100 cm).
- Other foldable stroller: this replaces your child’s hand baggage allowance and once folded, its dimensions cannot exceed 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 inches (55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm).
*Space permitting on long-haul flights, except between metropolitan France and Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Havana, Mauritius, Pointe-à-Pitre, Punta Cana, Reunion, Saint-Martin, and Santo Domingo.
Air France / KLM Checked Baggage Allowance
All checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) for Economy and Premium Economy; 70 pounds (32 kg) for Business and La Première and must adhere to max linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).
Economy Light: No baggage included (available to purchase only)
Economy Standard: 1 piece
Premium Economy: 2 pieces
Business: 2 pieces
La Première: 3 pieces
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Air France’s policy here.
Additional / Excess Baggage Fees
The following fees were taken from Air France’s website. Passengers can save up to 20% off the airport prices (below) by purchasing baggage online (this excludes the first piece of luggage on flights between Europe and North Africa for passengers with Light fare tickets).
| Route | Additional Piece | Oversized more than 62 inches (158 cm) | Overweight more than 50 pounds (23 kg) or 70 pounds (32 kg) |
| Within France | Standard fare: €70 Mini/Basic/Light Fare: 1st piece: €35 2+ pieces: €70 | €40 | €70 |
| Within Europe (including Armenia, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine) | Standard fare: €70 Mini/Basic/Light Fare: 1st piece: €40 2+ pieces: €70 | €75 | €70 |
| Between Europe and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, or Israel) | Standard fare: €70 Mini/Basic/Light Fare: 1st piece: €40 2+ pieces: €70 | €75 | €70 |
| Within the Caribbean | 2nd piece: €55 3+ pieces: €200 | €40 | €55 |
| Between France and French overseas departments | €100 | €100 | €100 |
| To/from North America | 2nd piece: €85 3+ pieces: €240 | €250 | €85 |
| Between Europe and the Middle East or India | 1st bag: €75 2+ bags: €200 | €300 | €75 |
| Between Miami and the Caribbean | 2nd piece: €55-€62 3+ pieces: €240-€255 | €25 | €65 |
| Other long-haul flights | 2nd piece: €90 3+ pieces: €179 | €300 | €100 |
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
Air France/KLM does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay for luggage online.
You can do this at the point of booking online or anytime up to 30 hours before departure.
Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees
Get reimbursed for some of those pesky checked bag fees with Air France by using one of the cards below.
| Capital One® VentureOne® Rewards Credit Card - This no annual fee card comes with a 20,000 bonus mile offer after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months. When you use your card for travel purchases (e.g. baggage fees), use your miles to pay off all, or part of, your statement balance! We've highlighted 30+ benefits of the card. |
| Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card - The "big brother" card to the VentureOne with a 100,000 bonus miles offer when you spend $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months from account opening, or still earn 50,000 miles if you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. This card is full of benefits and perks and you can redeem your miles on travel or transfer your miles to over 10+ travel loyalty programs. |
Exclusions & Waivers
As a Flying Blue member, you can use your Award Miles to check in extra baggage with a baggage award. This means that on top of the standard baggage allowance, you can take more bags and pay for them with Miles.
You can read more about Flying Blue Baggage Awards here.
International flights
Flying Blue Silver, Gold, and Platinum members receive 1 additional piece with the weight that of the fare type.
Elite or Elite Plus Skyteam Members receive 1 additional piece with the weight that of the fare type.
Flights within Metropolitan France
Flying Blue Silver, Gold, and Platinum members receive 1 additional 50 pounds (23 kg) piece.
Elite or Elite Plus Skyteam members receive 1 additional 50 pounds (23 kg) piece.
I have a delta platinum American Express and have just received a silver medallion status. We’re planning on traveling soon and will purchase tickets, one-way, from Paris to Frankfurt. Will we receive our 1 free bag each when we purchase our tickets when we use this credit card to purchase these tickets? If you don’t know, how would we find out? We don’t like any last-minute surprises.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Olivia,
As long as your Delta Platinum card is connected to your SkyMiles account, you don’t actually need to use the card to purchase your flight. You receive the baggage benefit just for holding the card. This way, if you have another card that earns better milage on flight purchased, you can use it to purchase your flight and still receive your free checked bags.
Thanks for reading!
If I use my Delta Gold Amex card to buy tickets on KLM economy light, do I get free checked baggage?
Hi Graham, unfortunately, you are only entitled to free checked luggage with your Delta Gold Amex when flying on Delta operated flights. Thanks!
I issued flight ticket by Air France but is operated by Czech Airlines from Paris to Prague, and cannot buy the extra baggage online through manage my booking. Any idea on who to contact or how to buy the extra baggage? Thanks so much!
Hi Lidya, Andrew from Upgraded Points — a travel blog — here. Are you connecting from another flight to Czech Airlines or is your ticket just CDG-PRG? This info will help me get you a correct response. Thanks!
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your quick follow up.
No, it’s not the connecting flight, the ticket is just CDG-PRG by Air France AF5034 but apparently this flight is operated by Czech airlines. Thanks!
Hi Lidya,
According to Air France’s codeshare rules, you should be able to log in to your flight on the Czech Airlines website. Try to add baggage here or give the Czech Airlines contact center a call.
Hi Catherine,
I tried both, but unfortunately, it didn’t work. Both parties claimed that the flight is with other airlines, and therefore my flight cannot be added or modify for anything. This is frustrating. First time to hear that an airlines flight ticket cannot buy additional baggage by online manage booking. Anyway thanks for your help all guys. Cheers!
Travelling from Manchester to Paris with Air France but then on to Australia, I have got 30kg allowance to take, will I need to pay on the first leg of my journey? I didn’t need to pay on the Air France flight coming here?
Hi,
If you booked the flights on one ticket then you shouldn’t have to pay an excess fee on the shorter leg. The baggage allowance for the most significant part of the journey would apply.
Please tell me how many bags I can take on my KLM Repatriation flight CT to Amsterdam then Atlanta to Dallas?
Can I pay for a third bag and how much please?
Hi Marlena,
There does not appear to be any information listed on the KLM website that gives luggage allowances for Repatriation flights. So I recommend you contact the KLM customer service team directly for the answer to that.
Safe travels!
I would like to know if it’s possible to carry a television as checked-in baggage on a KLM/Airfrance flight from Newcastle to Lagos. Thanks
Hi Adipere,
Yes, as long as the TV weighs less than 50 pounds (23 kg) and does not exceed a max linear dimension of 62 inches (158 cm).