KLM Royal Dutch Airlines baggage allowance

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	Travel Region	Free Baggage Allowance	Excess Baggage
	Economy Class on European Flights with the exception of flights to/from Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Belarus	No free checked baggage, see exceptions below. All passengers can take advantage of 1 piece of free carry-on luggage up to 12 kgs plus a laptop or handbag as well as enjoying complimentary snacks and drinks.	See Fees for the Checked Baggage ( for bookings made on/after 14 May 2013)
	Business Class	2 items max 32 kg (70 lb) each, max 158 cm (62 in) l + w + h	See Charges for excess baggage
	Flying Blue Silver, Gold & Platinum members SkyTeam Elite / Elite Plus	one additional item, max 158 cm (62 in) l + w + h max 23 kg (50 lb) Economy class max 32 kg (70 lb) Business class
	Brazil	2 pieces, max 32 kg (70 lb) only if originating in Brazil
	Flights on KLM and Air France: To/From Indian Ocean: Madagascar To/From South America Ecuador Brazil: if your journey starts in Brazil, see above restrictions. If your trip does not start in Brazil, the regular baggage allowance applies To/From Africa* To/From South West Pacific: New Caledonia Between the United States or Canada+	2 pieces max 23 kg (50 lb) max 158 cm (62 in) l + w + h
	All other destinations	1 piece max 23 kg (50lb) max 158 cm (62 in) l + w + h

Note: The airline may have partnerships with other airlines and your flight may be operated by another airline. For journeys to/from the U.S., the baggage allowances of the airline that ticketed the first segment of your travel should apply throughout your travel. For travel that does not involve the U.S., you should check with the operating airline for information about their baggage allowances; the other airline's baggage allowances may be more restrictive and you could be charged for extra baggage by the other airline.

* Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic Of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauretania, Mayotte, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

+ Between the United States or Canada and Eritrea, Mauritius, Seychelles or Somalia

Carry-on/Cabin Baggage Allowance

All carry-on baggage must be stored in the overhead baggage compartment or under the seat.
Flights operated by KLM Cityhopper have limited storage space in the cabin and some baggage may need to be placed in the hold. Flying Blue Elite members may always carry one carry-on item.
Economy Class: 1 bag maximum 25 cm x 35 cm x 55 cm (10 in x 13.5 in x 21.5 in) including wheels, handles and pockets, with maximum weight of 12 kg (26 lb).
World Business Class/Europe Select: 1 bag maximum 25 cm x 35 cm x 55 cm (10 in x 13.5 in x 21.5 in) including wheels, handles and pockets and one bag smaller than 45 cm x 20 cm x 35 cm (18 in x 8 in x 13.5 in), with total weight not exceeding 18 kg (40 lb). Exception: World Business Clas passengers on flights from India are allowed only one carry-on. A second carry-on may be checked free of charge.
In addition to the carry-on baggage, one of the following: handbag, briefcase, camera, small laptop, or 1 other item of similar or smaller size.
For a child younger than 2 years of age for whom no seat was booked, you may bring aboard one carry-on containing items to care for your baby. The dimensions of this piece may not exceed 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm (21.5 in x 13.5 in x 10 in) and may not be heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). If there is space available, you may bring aboard a small collapsible buggy; otherwise you can check the item at no additional cost.
Passengers who exceed their allowance will be required to check their carry-on baggage, and additional checked baggage charges may apply.

Checked Baggage Dimensions

The sum of the length + width + height of the bag should be 158 cm (62 inches) or smaller inclusive of handle, pockets and wheels.

Sporting Equipment and Musical Instruments

The airline may have specific requirements and fees for transporting sporting equipment and musical instruments. Please check with the airline for limitations, transportation requirements and fee information.

Fees for the first checked baggage for European flights with the exception of flights to/from Italy (except Florence, Bologna, Turin and Venice), Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Belarus:

KLM website	25 Euro
At the airport	35 Euro

You can buy (extra) baggage with a discount for KLM and AIR FRANCE flights on KLM.com and on airfrance.com.

To check the baggage allowance and fees, please click here for the KLM baggage calculator.

For flights operated by Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Air France, Bulgaria Air, Estonian Air, Jat Airways, Olympic Air, and Transavia, checked baggage may be purchased at 15 Euro, but can only be purchased at the airport check-in.

Exceptions apply to:

Infants (in lap) - checked baggage allowance is 1 piece at 10 kg.
Flying Blue or SkyTeam Elite / Elite Plus members - checked baggage allowance is 1 piece at 23 kg.
Flying Blue Elite / Elite Plus members - checked baggage allowance is 2 pieces at 23 kg each.
Flying Blue Ivory members receive 50% discount (instead of the current free allowance). The first piece of luggage will cost € 7.50 (one way) or 1500 miles. Registration at the airport will cost 15 € (one way) or 3000 miles.
Flying Blue Ivory members can choose to pay with Flying Blue Miles (a 50% discount will also apply), online or offline at the airport sales counter (except Schiphol), when Air France / KLM operates the whole route.
Travel to/from Italy (except Florence, Bologna, Turin and Venice), Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Belarus - checked baggage allowance is 1 piece at 23 kg.

Flying Blue, Flying Blue Elite / Elite Plus and SkyTeam Elite / Elite Plus members should enter their membership numbers at the time of booking; Non-members may enroll after making a booking and add their membership number to their booking in order to qualify for the checked baggage allowance above.

Charges for excess baggage

You can buy (extra) baggage with a discount for KLM and AIR FRANCE flights on KLM.com and on airfrance.com.

To check the baggage allowance and fees, please click here for the KLM baggage calculator.

For more information on extra and overweight baggage click here

If the flights for your entire trip are operated by another airline, please ask your travel agent (or the airline concerned) about the excess baggage fees. If more than one of the fees listed here applies, the sum of these fees will be charged.