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When it comes to carry-ons, Air France and KLM have straightforward baggage policies that could even be considered on the generous side if you’re flying in a premium class.
The checked bag policy for each airline 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 their websites, users are directed to the airlines’ baggage calculator tools for specifics.
1 “accessory” such as a handbag or briefcase: FREE
Standard carry-on bags:
The weights indicated are combined totals of all items
Size Restrictions
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Check Policy
* Space permitting on Air France 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.
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 (Air France) and must adhere to max linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to the specific policies for Air France and KLM.
The following fees were taken from the baggage allowance calculators for Air France and KLM, though we advise checking your flight’s specific allowance. For the prices below, the euro is nearly identical to the U.S. dollar.
| 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/Flex fare: Second piece: €45 to €50 3+ pieces: €45Mini/Basic/Light Fare: First piece: Included/€25 to €30 Second piece: €45 to €50 3+ pieces: €45 | €20 | €70 |
| Within Europe (including Armenia, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine) | Standard/Flex fare: Second piece: €45 to €50 3+ pieces: €45Mini/Basic/Light Fare: First piece: €25 to €40 2+ pieces: €45 | €75 to €300 | €70 to €100 |
| Between Europe and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, or Tunisia) | Standard/Flex fare: Second piece: €45 to €50 2+ pieces: €45Mini/Basic/Light Fare: First piece: €30 to €35 2+ pieces: €45 | €75 | €70 |
| Within the Caribbean (Pointe-à-Pitre to Fort de France on Air France) | Second piece: €74 3+ pieces: €234 | check at airport | check at airport |
| Between France and French overseas departments | Standard/Flex fare: Second piece: €80 3+ pieces: €80 Light Fare: First piece: €60 to €65 2+ pieces: €80 | €100 | €100 |
| North America to/from Europe and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, or Tunisia) | Standard/Flex fare: Second piece: €68 3+ pieces: €192Light Fare: First piece: €60 Second piece: €68 3+ pieces: €192 | €250 to €310 | €85 to €145 |
| Between Europe and the Middle East or Asia-Pacific | Standard/Flex fare: Second piece: €80 3+ pieces: €160Light Fare: First piece: €60 to €65 Second piece: €80 3+ pieces: €160 | €300 | €75 to €100 |
| Between Miami and Pointe-à-Pitre (Air France) | Second piece: €244 3+ pieces: €436 | €28 | €76 |
| Other Long-haul Flights | Second piece: €60 3+ pieces: €160 | €308 | €77 |
As a Flying Blue member, you can use your 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.
Elite members also receive an additional baggage allowance:
Air France and KLM do allow passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online. Passengers can save up to 20% off airport prices by purchasing baggage online.
You can do this at the point of booking online or anytime up to 30 hours before departure.
Get reimbursed for some of those pesky checked bag fees with Air France or KLM by using one of the Capital One cards below. Cardholders can redeem miles for 1 cent each against travel purchases made within the previous 90 days.
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26 comments
Olivia
August 26, 2019
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!
Jarrod West
August 27, 2019
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!
Graham rumbellow
September 30, 2019
If I use my Delta Gold Amex card to buy tickets on KLM economy light, do I get free checked baggage?
Andrew Kunesh
October 01, 2019
Hi Graham, unfortunately, you are only entitled to free checked luggage with your Delta Gold Amex when flying on Delta operated flights. Thanks!
Lidya Tjen
October 09, 2019
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!
Andrew Kunesh
October 09, 2019
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!
Lidya Tjen
October 09, 2019
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!
Catherine Luther
October 10, 2019
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.
Lidya
October 11, 2019
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!
W G Sawers
January 03, 2020
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?
Catherine Luther
January 03, 2020
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.
Marlena Adendorff
June 29, 2020
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?
Jarrod West
July 01, 2020
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!
Adipere Juokemefa
September 07, 2020
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
Jarrod West
September 09, 2020
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).
Tiff
January 26, 2021
How much is an additional bag from the USA to Lagos?
Jarrod West
January 27, 2021
Hi Tiff,
The charge should be 85 euros or about $103. Safe travels!
Indrek
February 11, 2021
How much for 1 additional piece of baggage from CAI – AMS – TLL? The second leg is operated by another airline (Airbaltic). Economy Standard fare. Thanks!
Jarrod West
February 12, 2021
Hi Indrek,
For this route, you should expect to pay 70 euros for an additional bag.
Lise-Mari Bosch
March 17, 2021
We have a screen in its original packaging that we would like to check in? It is no bigger than the allowed dimensions of check-in baggage. Will we be able to check in a box?
Jarrod West
March 17, 2021
Hi Lise,
Yes, you should have no problems checked a box assuming it is within the weight and size restrictions.
Luana
October 06, 2021
Attention with your cabin baggage allowance if you are flying Air France on a transatlantic flight out of Paris (return flight). All your carry-on items should be weighted together and do not pass 12kgs if you are flying economy. I was charged 100 euros because they used even the weight of my purse to determine the total weight. Very frustrating since they did not do that on my outbound flight from the US. Unfortunately, Air France in France is now treating carry-on worse than a low cost airline. Will never fly it again!
Hana
April 11, 2022
How much for an oversized bag from North Africa to Japan? (Economy standard)
Jarrod West
April 12, 2022
Hi Hana,
The charge for that route should be 300 euros. Safe travels!
Priyanka Ghosh
May 21, 2022
Hello I have booked flight from CCU to BOM to CDG.
The 1st leg is with Air India Domestic and the 2nd leg is by Air France International.
I don’t have any checked baggage. I contacted with both airline to purchase one check-in baggage. Both airlines said I need to purchase at the airport. What is the cost I can expect at airport for 23KG luggage?
Katie Seemann
June 06, 2022
Hi Priyanka,
I’m not sure if you’re asking about purchasing an overweight carry-on bag or a checked bag. Either way, you should be able to find more info here: https://wwws.airfrance.com.br/information/bagages
Have a great trip!
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