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KLM Baggage Fees 2023
KLM Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit
KLM Baggage Report Card
| Carry-On Allowance | 8 / 10 |
| Checked Bag Allowance | 7 / 10 |
| Excess Baggage Fees | 5 / 10 |
| Overall Grade | 6.7 / 10 |
KLM Economy Class Carry-On Allowance
Hand baggage:
1 bag and 1 accessory, e.g. a handbag or a laptop The dimensions of your carry-on bag must not exceed 55 x 35 x 25 cm. Your smaller accessory/personal item is limited in size to 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
Combined max. weight of 12 kg / 26 lbs.
A note on "Light" fares - you may be asked/forced to gate-check your carry-on bag if there is not enough space in the overhead bins. This service is offered free of charge. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']
KLM Business Class Carry-On Allowance
2 bags of maximum size 55 x 25 x 35 cm, as well as 1 smaller accessory/personal item of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
The combined weight of all three items must not exceed 18kg / 40 lbs.
Children’s baggage
Children and babies travelling in their own booked seat may bring the same amount of hand baggage as an adult.
For a child younger than 2 years who will be travelling on your lap, you may bring:
1 extra piece of hand baggage with baby care items: max. 12 kg / 26 lbs and max. 55 x 35 x 25 cm / 22 x 14 x 10 in.
KLM Checked Baggage Fees 2023 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits
Each suitcase may measure max. 158 cm / 62 in (l + w + h).
KLM Economy Class Checked Baggage Allowance - Intercontinental Flights - 2023
Economy Class passengers with "Standard" or "Flex" tickets on Intercontinental KLM flights are entitled to 1 piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 23kg/50lbs free of charge.
This does not apply to "Light" ticket passengers on most routes, who are not allowed any free checked baggage and will be charged for all bags. If buying a piece of baggage, be sure to do so online (minimum 24 hours before your flight), as it is significantly cheaper than at the airport. Prices depend on your exact flight, and range from 35 to 80 EUR, depending on the exact route and destination.
Some exceptions apply, offering higher baggage allowances for certain routes. Be sure to check your ticket for exact details.
Flying Blue Silver, Gold and Platinum members and SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members can bring 1 extra item of check-in baggage of the same dimensions and weight as mentioned above on flights operated by SkyTeam airlines.
KLM Economy Class Checked Baggage Allowance - European Flights - 2023
Economy Class "Standard" and "Flex" passengers on European KLM flights are entitled to 1 piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 23kg/50lbs free of charge.
This does not apply to "Light" ticket passengers on most routes, who are not allowed any free checked baggage and will be charged for all bags. If buying a piece of baggage, be sure to do so online (minimum 24 hours before your flight), as it is significantly cheaper than at the airport. Prices depend on your exact flight, and range from 30 to 80 EUR, depending on the route.
Some exceptions apply, offering higher baggage allowances for certain routes. Be sure to check your ticket for exact details.
Flying Blue Silver, Gold and Platinum members and SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members can bring 1 extra item of check-in baggage of the same dimensions and weight as mentioned above on flights operated by SkyTeam airlines.
Business Class Checked Baggage Allowance on KLM Flights in 2023
On all KLM flights, Business Class passengers may bring 2 suitcases, each weighing a max of 32 kg / 70.5 lbs
Flying Blue Silver, Gold and Platinum members and SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members can bring 1 extra item of check-in baggage of the same dimensions and weight as mentioned above on flights operated by SkyTeam airlines.
If you bought an upgrade to Business Class during check-in or at a kiosk, the baggage allowance of your new Business Class ticket applies.
KLM Overweight Baggage Fee 2023 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage
Is your suitcase a couple of kilos too heavy? You’ll need to pay an excess weight fee at the airport.
Tip: In most cases it is cheaper to reserve and pay for an extra suitcase (of up to 23 kg allowance) online than to pay the excess weight fee that you will be charged if your bags weighs more than 23 kg / 50 lbs. You can do so on the KLM website through the Manage My Reservation section.
For most flights within Europe, your overweight bag will be charged a fee of 70-200 EUR, and between 75-300 EUR on international flights. This may vary depending on your specific route.
When flying with more bags, it is possible to purchase additional bags online, at a 20% or more discount relative to the price you will pay for excess baggage at the airport.
The maximum number of bags that can be checked in by one passenger is 10 bags. If you are planning to bring even more, you will have to send those bags via KLM Cargo.
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