Air France Hand Luggage Size & Bag Rules (2026)

Air France hand luggage size

Air France allows one hand baggage up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.9 in), wheels and handles included, plus a small bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in). Economy Basic includes only the personal item on most routes. The two together can weigh up to 12 kg (26.4 lb).

Checked against the airlines’ websites on 2 November 2026

Hand baggage

Size: 55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.9 in
Weight: 12 kg26.4 lb for both bags
Wheels and handles: Count toward the size
With your fare: Not in Economy Basic

Not in Economy Basic, sold on flights within Europe and to North Africa; a Hand Baggage option can be bought.

Economy includes one hand baggage item, or none on a Basic fare, plus one small bag. The 12 kg limit is for both bags together.
Pockets, wheels and handles count toward the size. A bag that’s too big is checked into the hold, which may cost extra.
On a full flight it may be checked into the hold free of charge.

Which other airlines take a 55 × 35 × 25 cm bag

Small bag

Size: 40 × 30 × 15 cm16 × 12 × 6 in
Weight: Within the 12 kg total
Wheels and handles: Not stated
With your fare: Included in every fare

A handbag, small soft bag or satchel that goes under the seat in front of you.
In an exit row it goes in the overhead locker instead.

Which other airlines take a 40 × 30 × 15 cm bag

Compare every airline’s under-seat limit on the personal item page.

Checked bags

Weight: 23 kg50 lb
Total: 158 cm62.2 in

Business and La Première: 32 kg (70.5 lb).
Economy includes 0 to 2 checked bags, depending on the fare. The Light fare includes none.
Size is height + width + depth, including pockets, wheels and handles.
A bag of 23–32 kg, or of 158–300 cm in total, is paid for at the airport.

Bag fees

First checked bag: Shown when you add a bag. Economy fares without a checked bag.

An extra bag (up to 23 kg and 158 cm) costs less online up to 24 hours before departure than at the airport, except on flights to or from the US and Canada.
Flying Blue Silver and Gold members get one extra checked bag free, and Platinum and Ultimate members two.

Bag fees compared across airlines

Good to know

Economy Basic

On flights within Europe and to North Africa, the Basic fare includes only the small bag. Flying Blue Gold members and above can bring hand baggage free; others can buy a Hand Baggage option up to 4 hours before departure.

The cheapest fare, power banks and pets on Air France

Cheapest fare: Economy Basic: carry-on on some routes only; checked bags: none stated; Light, the next fare up, includes none. Every airline’s cheapest fare
Power banks: No set number, up to 100 Wh (160 Wh with approval); can’t be used in flight; not in the overhead bin. Every airline’s power bank rules
Pets in the cabin: In the cabin, EUR 125 in Europe, EUR 70 within France, EUR 200–250 on long-haul, each way, carrier up to 46 × 28 × 24 cm, 8 kg with the carrier. Every airline’s pet rules

Air France next to other UK and European airlines

Carry-on limits: Air France and other UK and European airlines
Airline	Carry-on / cabin bag	Weight	Included?	Personal item
Ryanair	55 × 40 × 20 cm≈about 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in	10 kg≈about 22 lb	Paid extra	40 × 30 × 20 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in
easyJet	56 × 45 × 25 cm≈about 22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in	15 kg≈about 33 lb	Paid extra	45 × 36 × 20 cm≈about 17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in
British Airways	56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 18 × 10 in	None published	Included	40 × 30 × 15 cm16 × 12 × 6 in
Wizz Air	55 × 40 × 23 cm≈about 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in	10 kg≈about 22 lb	Paid extra	40 × 30 × 20 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in
Jet2	56 × 45 × 25 cm≈about 22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in	10 kg≈about 22 lb	Included	40 × 30 × 20 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in
Lufthansa	55 × 40 × 23 cm≈about 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in	8 kg≈about 18 lb	Not in Economy Basic	40 × 30 × 15 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	55 × 35 × 25 cm≈about 21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in	12 kg≈about 26 lbfor both bags	Not in Basic	40 × 30 × 15 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Air France	55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.9 in	12 kg26.4 lbfor both bags	Not in Economy Basic	40 × 30 × 15 cm16 × 12 × 6 in
Vueling	55 × 40 × 20 cm≈about 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in	10 kg≈about 22 lb	Paid extra	40 × 30 × 20 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in
Aer Lingus	55 × 40 × 24 cm21.5 × 15.5 × 9.5 in	10 kg22 lb	Not in Saver	40 × 30 × 20 cm15.5 × 11.5 × 8 in
Iberia	56 × 40 × 25 cm≈about 22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in	10 kg≈about 22 lb	Included	40 × 30 × 15 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Virgin Atlantic	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14 × 9 in	10 kg22 lb	Included	40 × 30 × 15 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in

Wheels and handles: wheels and handles included for Air France. Every airline drawn to scale

Questions

What size hand luggage does Air France allow?

One hand baggage up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.9 in), wheels and handles included. Economy Basic includes only the personal item on most routes.

How big can a personal item be on Air France?

Up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in). It has to fit under the seat in front of you.

Is there a weight limit for hand luggage on Air France?

The hand baggage and small bag together can weigh up to 12 kg (26.4 lb).

How heavy can a checked bag be on Air France?

Up to 23 kg (50 lb). Business and La Première: 32 kg (70.5 lb). The size limit is 158 cm in total (62.2 in).

How much is a checked bag on Air France?

First bag: shown when you add a bag (Economy fares without a checked bag). An extra bag (up to 23 kg and 158 cm) costs less online up to 24 hours before departure than at the airport, except on flights to or from the US and Canada.