Air France Baggage Allowance 2026, Carry-on & Checked Bag Rules
Air France economy passengers can bring one cabin bag up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm or 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches plus one small bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm or 16 x 12 x 6 inches with a combined 12 kg limit, while the Basic fare includes only the small bag. Standard economy includes one free checked bag up to 23 kg and 158 cm or 62.2 inches, Basic and Light fares include none, and Business and La Premiere get an 18 kg combined cabin allowance plus two or three checked bags of 32 kg.
Published on June 30, 2026 · Last verified on August 19, 2026 by Luggage Validator
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Air France Baggage Policy Strictness
Very Strict
Overview
Standard baggage allowance for your selected route and fare class. All dimensions include wheels and handles.
Carry-on Bag
55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.9 in)
Overhead bin · 12 kg (26 lbs) (combined total)
Personal Item
40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in)
Under seat ·Not specified
Checked Baggage
≤ 158 cm (62.2 in)
1 free pc · 23 kg (50 lbs)/pc
Free Special Items
Items you can bring for free that do not count toward your standard baggage allowance on Air France.
Collapsible stroller
One per infant, carried in the hold free of charge when cabin space is limited
Infant car seat and diaper bag
Children's accessories are allowed on board in addition
Jacket / coat
Umbrella
Duty-free shopping bag
One bag of duty-free items purchased on board or at the airport
Mobility aids and assistive devices
For passenger's own use
Standard Economy Allowance
Quick reference for your selected route type. See below for full cabin class comparison.
| Baggage Type | Free | Max Size | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Bag Overhead bin · per piece | 1 pc | 55×35×25cm 21.7×13.8×9.9in | 12 kg 26 lbs |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | 1 pc | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | Not specified |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · piece system | 1 pc free | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | 23 kg 50 lbs |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Basic | Economy | Premium | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | No | 1 pc | 2 pc | 2 pc | 2 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | - | 55×35×25cm 21.7×13.8×9.9in | 55×35×25cm 21.7×13.8×9.9in | 55×35×25cm 21.7×13.8×9.9in | 55×35×25cm 21.7×13.8×9.9in |
| Carry-on Weight Combined total* | - | 12 kg 26 lbs | 12 kg 26 lbs | 18 kg 40 lbs | 18 kg 40 lbs |
| Free Checked Bags Piece system | No | 1 pc | 2 pc | 2 pc | 3 pc |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | - | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | - | 23 kg 50 lbs | 23 kg 50 lbs | 32 kg 70.5 lbs | 32 kg 70.5 lbs |
Recent Traveller Feedback
Booked the cheapest Basic fare from Paris to Barcelona and only found out at check-in that it includes just one small under-seat bag of 40 x 30 x 15 cm - no cabin bag at all. I bought the Hand Baggage option in My Bookings, which you can do up to 4 hours before departure or at the airport counter. Flying Blue Gold members get the cabin bag free even on Basic.
Flew Air France from Paris to Nice in economy and liked being able to bring both a cabin bag and a small handbag. Watch out though - the 12 kg limit covers both pieces together, not each one. My roller was fine but a friend had to shuffle items between bags at the gate when the combined weight went over.
Travelled business class from Paris to Tokyo and the carry-on allowance is generous: two cabin bags plus one small bag with a combined total of 18 kg. I packed all my work gear and a change of clothes without worrying about the scale. One tip: on flights departing the United States, TSA rules limit everyone to 1 cabin bag plus 1 small bag regardless of cabin.
Went through security at Charles de Gaulle before my flight to Rome. Standard rules: every container 100 ml or less, all inside one transparent 1-liter bag no bigger than 20 x 20 cm, one bag per person. Baby food and medication are exempt from the limits. Everything passed smoothly because I packed it right.
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on Air France · Economy class. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | OK | OK | OK |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
22" North American Carry-on | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the carry-on size and weight limit on Air France?
Air France economy passengers can bring one cabin bag plus one small bag such as a handbag, and both items together have a combined total weight limit of 12 kg or 26.4 lb.
The cabin bag must measure no more than 55 x 35 x 25 cm or 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches including wheels, handles and pockets, and size checks are done before boarding.
The small bag must fit under the seat in front of you and can measure up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm or 16 x 12 x 6 inches.
Does the Air France Basic fare include a cabin bag?
No, the Basic fare includes only one small under-seat bag of 40 x 30 x 15 cm - no cabin bag for the overhead bin is included.
You can add a Hand Baggage option when booking, later in My Bookings up to 4 hours before departure, or at the airport counter.
Flying Blue Gold members and above can bring a cabin bag free of charge even on a Basic fare.
How much free checked baggage do I get on Air France economy?
It depends on the fare you book, because Air France sells economy tickets with very different baggage allowances.
Basic and Light fares include no free checked bag, while the Standard economy fare includes one bag up to 23 kg or 50 lb.
Every checked bag must stay within 158 cm or 62.2 inches in total linear dimensions including wheels and handles.
Do Premium and Business class get more carry-on baggage on Air France?
Yes, Premium cabin passengers get two cabin bags plus one small bag, with the combined weight limit staying at 12 kg.
Business and La Premiere passengers get two cabin bags plus one small bag with a higher combined limit of 18 kg or 40 lb.
On flights departing from the United States, TSA rules limit every passenger to one cabin bag plus one small bag regardless of cabin.
What happens if my bag is overweight or oversized on Air France?
Bags over 23 kg in Economy or Premium, and over 32 kg or 70.5 lb in Business or La Premiere, need an Overweight Baggage option paid at the airport, and no bag over 32 kg is accepted at all.
Bags between 158 cm and 300 cm linear need an Oversized Baggage option paid at the airport, and anything beyond 300 cm must go through Air France Cargo.
Extra bags can be bought online up to 24 hours before departure at a discounted rate, except on flights to or from the USA and Canada where the price is the same online and at the airport.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official Air France website. Last updated August 19, 2026. Before you fly, please check the official site again to make sure nothing has changed.
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