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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Cabin Bag Size & Baggage Allowance

Every KLM Royal Dutch Airlines fare includes a small under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). A cabin bag up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), with 12 kg (26 lb) for it and the personal item together is not included on the cheapest fare (Basic). Checked on 9 October 2026 against KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' own policy; use the size checker to see whether your own bag fits.

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PIPersonal ItemGoes under the seat in front of you
W 30 cm
H 40 cm
personal item
D 15 cm
depth
Max dimensions40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Max width30 cm11.8 in
Max height40 cm15.7 in
Max depth15 cm5.9 in
Max weightNo weight limit

A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.

COCarry-on BaggageGoes in the overhead bin
W 35 cm
H 55 cm
carry-on
D 25 cm
depth
Max dimensions55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in
Max width35 cm13.8 in
Max height55 cm21.7 in
Max depth25 cm9.8 in
Max weight12 kg26 lb

12 kg combined across cabin bag and personal item.

CBChecked BaggageHanded over at the check-in desk
158 cm
in total
checked bag
depth
Max total dimensions158 cm (62.2 in)L + W + H
Standard bag weight23 kg51 lb
Oversize thresholdover 158 cm62.2 in
Bags includedEconomy 0–1; Premium Comfort 0–2; Business 1–2 by fare

Each checked bag is limited to 158 cm total. Economy/Premium Comfort bags: 23 kg; Business bags: 32 kg. Basic/Light fare inclusions differ.

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Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare

Class / fareCarry-onChecked bagsWeight / allowance
Economy BasicSmall underseat bag only0 bags—
Availability of Basic depends on market.
Economy Light / Standard / Flex1 bag + small bag · 12 kg combined0–1 bag23 kg
Light normally has no checked bag; Standard/Flex normally include 1.
Premium Comfort2 bags + small bag · 12 kg combined0–2 bags23 kg
Light has no checked bag; Standard/Flex normally include 2.
Business2 bags + small bag · 18 kg combined1–2 bags32 kg
Business Light normally includes 1; Standard/Flex normally include 2.

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Cabin allowance by fare

The figures above are the standard allowance. On KLM Royal Dutch Airlines it changes with the fare or cabin you book.

BasicPersonal item only — no cabin bag
Economy Light / Standard / Flex55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) · 12 kg (26 lb)
Premium Comfort55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) · 12 kg (26 lb)
Business55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) · 18 kg (40 lb)

Excess & Oversize Fees

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines sets its own excess, overweight and gate-bag charges, and they change by route, fare and where you pay.We only publish figures we have checked against the carrier, and these are not among them — so the current amounts are on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines's own site.
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Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.

Good to Know

Published dimensions include wheels, handles and external pockets.Baggage rules can differ on codeshare and partner-operated flights.Special items such as sports gear or instruments need advance booking.Always confirm on the airline's website before you travel.
Source: airline website, checked 9 October 2026

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The three baggage types, explained

Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.

Personal item

The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.

Carry-on

The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.

Checked baggage

The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a cabin bag free on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?

Not on every fare. The cheapest option (Basic) includes only a small bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) that fits under the seat. A cabin bag up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), with 12 kg (26 lb) for it and the personal item together comes with Economy Light / Standard / Flex; Premium Comfort; Business.

What happens if my bag doesn't fit KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' sizer?

Staff can send it to the hold at the gate and charge for it, and a gate charge is usually far more than adding the bag online before you fly. The current amounts are on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' own fees page. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines baggage fees

Can I bring a personal item in addition to my KLM Royal Dutch Airlines cabin bag?

Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.

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