Air France hand luggage allowance
55 × 35 × 25 cm for the locker — narrower than most airlines, so a 40 cm-wide trolley will not pass.
Air France splits cabin baggage into two pieces with very specific sizes. The free small bag is 40 × 30 × 15 cm — only 15 cm deep, so it really is a handbag, satchel or laptop sleeve rather than a weekend backpack. The hand baggage for the overhead locker is 55 × 35 × 25 cm, and the 35 cm width is the figure to watch: the 40 cm-wide trolleys sold for Ryanair and easyJet are too wide for Air France, even though they are shorter. Economy Basic fares include the small bag only.
The rules
- Every Air France fare includes one small bag of 40 × 30 × 15 cm — a purse, small soft bag or satchel — under the seat in front of you.
- Hand baggage for the overhead locker is 55 × 35 × 25 cm including pockets, wheels and handles. The 35 cm width is narrower than most airlines, so a 40 cm-wide cabin trolley will not pass.
- Economy Basic includes the small bag only. Hand baggage is a paid option — free for Flying Blue Gold members and above — bookable with the ticket or up to 4 hours before departure.
- Other Economy fares include 1 hand baggage + 1 small bag; Premium gets 2 + 1; Business and La Première get 2 + 1.
- Weight is combined: 12 kg for everything you carry on in Economy and Premium, 18 kg in Business and La Première.
- Flights departing the United States are limited to 1 hand baggage + 1 small bag under TSA rules.
- On a full flight Air France may check your compliant cabin bag into the hold free of charge — keep documents, medication and electronics with you.
- Segments operated by partner airlines can have different allowances, so follow the strictest rule on your itinerary. Oversize hand baggage: No fixed fine — the bag goes in the hold and fees may apply.
Air France fees at a glance
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Small bag (40×30×15) | £0 |
| Hand baggage on Economy (except Basic), Premium, Business, La Première (55×35×25) | £0 |
| Hand Baggage option added to an Economy Basic fare | Varies by route and date — cheapest when booking |
| Hand baggage on Basic for Flying Blue Gold and above | £0 |
| First checked bag on an Economy Basic fare | Varies by route and date — cheapest when booking |
| Oversize hand baggage checked at the gate | Charged as hold baggage |
Airline baggage fees and rules change frequently and can vary by route, travel date and when you book. Always check Air France's current official baggage policy before travelling.
Bags that fit — every time
Air France's small bag is only 15 cm deep, so just two bags in our range fit under the seat on a Basic fare. The rest below are sized for the 55 × 35 × 25 cm hand baggage — the piece included on every Economy fare except Basic.
36×26×14 cm · 17L · 0.3kg
Fits easyJet free underseat +14 more
36×26×14 cm · 17L · 0.3kg
Fits easyJet free underseat +14 more
45×35×20 cm · 32L · 0.5kg
Fits easyJet free underseat +14 more
52×33×18 cm · 40L · 0.5kg
Fits Ryanair cabin bag +14 more
40×30×20 cm · 24L · 0.5kg
Fits Ryanair free underseat +14 more
40×30×20 cm · 24L · 0.5kg
Fits Ryanair free underseat +14 more
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FAQ
What is the Air France cabin bag size?+
Hand baggage for the overhead locker is 55 × 35 × 25 cm including pockets, wheels and handles. The free small bag that goes under the seat is 40 × 30 × 15 cm.
Is hand baggage included with an Air France Basic fare?+
No. An Economy Basic fare includes the 40 × 30 × 15 cm small bag only. Hand baggage can be bought with the ticket or up to 4 hours before departure, and Flying Blue Gold members and above get it free. Economy is limited to one hand baggage item per passenger.
What is the Air France hand baggage weight limit?+
12 kg in Economy and Premium and 18 kg in Business and La Première — and that figure is the combined weight of your hand baggage and your small bag, not each piece.
Will a Ryanair or easyJet cabin bag fit Air France?+
Often not, and width is the reason. Air France allows 55 × 35 × 25 cm, while the popular low-cost trolleys are built 40 cm wide for Ryanair's 55 × 40 × 20 cm locker. A 40 cm-wide bag is 5 cm too wide for Air France even though it is shorter, so check the width before you fly.
What does Air France do if my hand baggage is too big?+
Baggage is checked before boarding and oversize hand baggage has to go into the hold, which may add fees — Air France publishes no fixed gate fine. On a full flight a compliant bag may also be put in the hold, but that is free of charge.
Do the same rules apply on connecting or partner flights?+
Not always. These allowances cover flights operated by Air France, and KLM applies the same full-flight hold rule. Segments flown by partner airlines can have different sizes and weights, so if allowances change between legs, follow the strictest one on your itinerary.