KLM carry-on and personal item size
The limits below are quoted from KLM's baggage rules. Sizes include wheels and handles unless noted.
Economy Class: 1 small bag with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm
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Find a personal item that fitsWeight limit: 26 lb (12 kg).
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.
Direct fetch of the official page was blocked by bot protection on 2026-10-19; values and quotes were read from search-engine extracts of the official page(s) listed in sources, not from a direct page load; quotes are as returned by the extract and may be lightly paraphrased. Re-verify in a browser before publishing a 'fits' verdict. Inches and lb from KLM fees page: '1 bag, max. 12 kg (26 lbs) including accessories, 55x35x25 cm (22x14x10 in)'. 12 kg is combined small bag + hand bag. 'On full flights, we may ask you to check in your hand baggage at the gate for free.'
Find a carry-on that fitsWhich fares include a carry-on
| Fare | Carry-on included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | No | '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.' Flying Blue Gold/Platinum/Ultimate get one free. |
| Economy Light | Yes | Ticket-options page (European flights): '1 x small bag and 1 x hand baggage (max. 12 kg in total)'. |
| Economy Standard | Yes | |
| Economy Flex | Yes |
Personal items that fit KLM
No personal item in our list fits this limit by its listed size.
Carry-ons that fit KLM
- Osprey Sojourn Porter 46L Travel Pack46 L
- Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L40 L
- Hynes Eagle Carry-On Travel Backpack (40L)40 L
- MATEIN Carry on Backpack, Extra Large Expandable Travel Backpack40 L
- Osprey Fairview 40 Travel Pack Women's40 L
- Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack Men's40 L
- Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 40L40 L
- Thule Aion Travel Backpack 40L40 L
- tomtoc Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L40 L
- Aer Travel Pack 335 L
- Aer Travel Pack 4 35L35 L
- Aer Travel Weekender35 L
Source
- KLM: Hand baggage allowance (blocked to direct fetch; read via search extract)airline page
- KLM: Fees and paid options (search extract)airline page
- KLM: Ticket options (search extract)airline page
- LoyaltyLobby (2025-07-01): Air France-KLM Basic fare testsecondary source
Checked 2026-10-19. Airlines change these rules, so confirm on KLM's page before you fly.