KLM includes a full-size cabin bag on every fare: 55 x 35 x 25 cm, up to 12 kg, plus a personal item of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
| Bag | Max size | Max weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal item (free) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | — | Small bag under the seat; its weight counts toward the combined limit |
| Cabin bag (free, all fares) | 55 x 35 x 25 cm | 12 kg | Light, Standard and Flex all include a hand bag plus a small bag; 12kg is the COMBINED limit |
Checked bag on the basic fare: fare-dependent.
The 12kg figure is the combined weight of both bags in Economy, not per bag (18kg in Business).
A bag packed to KLM's free limit (55 × 35 × 25 cm, longest side first) is compared against every other airline's free allowance, rotating the bag where needed.
Free on every fare: 55 x 35 x 25 cm up to 12 kg, plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal item.
cabin bag 12 kg.
Checked 18 August 2026 against klm.co.uk. Airlines change baggage rules with little notice — the airline's own page is the authority on the day you fly.
Allowances checked 19 August 2026 against each airline's own baggage page. Rules change with little notice — the airline's page is the authority on the day you fly.