Air France carry-on size and personal item rules
- Europe
- Full-service
- SkyTeam
- Verified 28 September 2026
Air France (AF) allows one cabin bag of 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) on its Economy fare, plus a personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Both bags together may weigh up to 12 kg (26.5 lb). Air France counts wheels and handles in this size. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official Air France baggage page.
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Air France carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy(standard) | All routes · Economy | 40×30×15 cm | 55×35×25 cm | 12 kg for both bags |
| Basic | All routes · Economy | 40×30×15 cm | Paid option: 55×35×25 cm | 12 kg for both bags |
| Premium | All routes · Premium economy | 40×30×15 cm | 55×35×25 cm | 12 kg for both bags |
| Business | All routes · Business | 40×30×15 cm | 55×35×25 cm | 18 kg for both bags |
| La Première | All routes · First | 40×30×15 cm | 55×35×25 cm | 18 kg for both bags |
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What to know about Air France carry-on rules
- Air France (France) flies mostly out of CDG and ORY; United States, Morocco, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Canada are among its key markets.
- Among the 18 verified airlines from Europe, Air France has the 15th largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is Binter (45×35×25 cm).
- In its standard fare, Air France applies exactly the same cabin bag, personal item and weight figures as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, so a bag packed for one of them also passes on Air France.
- As a box, Air France's 55×35×25 cm limit holds about 48.1 litres, the 29th largest volume of the 60 airlines that publish three cabin bag sides.
- With a total size of 115 cm (45.3 in), the Air France cabin bag is larger than 14% of the 66 verified airlines that include a measured cabin bag in their standard fare (rank 28 of 66, largest first).
- The average cabin bag of the 18 verified carriers from Europe adds up to 117.5 cm (46.3 in); Air France's limit is 2.5 cm (1 in) less than that.
- Within SkyTeam, Air France has the 3rd largest cabin bag of the 8 members we track, between Delta Air Lines (114.3 cm (45 in) in total) and Saudia (126 cm (49.6 in)).
- Tested against Air France's 55×35×25 cm limit, a standard US carry-on of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) is 0.9 cm (0.3 in) too big on the length (and 1 other limit).
- On Air France, a typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) is 5 cm (2 in) too big on the width (limit: 55×35×25 cm).
- Across its 5 fares, Air France changes the rules: 4 of the 5 include a cabin bag; on Basic the cabin bag is a paid extra. Weight limits vary by fare: 12 kg and 18 kg.
- Of 57 verified airlines with a published cabin weight limit, 1 allow more than Air France's 12 kg (26.5 lb) for both bags together and 53 allow less.
- On Air France (the Economy fare), 12 kg (26.5 lb) is a combined allowance: add the weight of the personal item to the cabin bag.
- Air France's official text counts wheels and handles in the 55×35×25 cm cabin bag limit.
- Exceptions noted on the official Air France page: “En cabine Premium, 2 bagages à main + 1 petit sac (poids total maximum : 12 kg).” “Au départ des États-Unis, le transport de bagage à main est soumis à la réglementation américaine, la Transportation Security Administration (TSA) et est limité à 1 bagage à main et 1 petit sac.”
Air France personal item: what fits under the seat
- Basic is the Air France fare where nothing but the personal item travels free in the cabin.
- Filled as a box, Air France's 40×30×15 cm personal item holds about 18 litres, right at the median of 18 L across the 56 airlines that publish three personal item sides.
- Against the 26 airlines from Europe that publish a personal item size (average 87.7 cm in total), Air France allows 85 cm, more than 0% of them.
- Air France gives the personal item no weight of its own: it shares the 12 kg (26.5 lb) total with the cabin bag.
- Air France's personal item (40×30×15 cm, about 18 L) holds 37% of the volume of its cabin bag (about 48.1 L).
- A soft 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) under-seat bag is 5 cm (2 in) too big on the depth against Air France's 40×30×15 cm personal item limit.
- With 85 cm in total, the Air France personal item is bigger than 9 and smaller than 28 of the 57 verified airlines that publish a personal item size.
- Among 6 SkyTeam airlines with a published personal item size, Air Europa allows the largest (40×30×15 cm) and Middle East Airlines the smallest (30×40×15 cm); Air France sits at 40×30×15 cm.
Air France carry-on questions
- Does the Basic fare of Air France include a cabin bag?
- No. On Basic, Air France includes only a personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in); a cabin bag can be added for a fee.
- Does Air France have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On the Economy fare, Air France publishes 12 kg (26.5 lb) for both bags together.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Air France's limit?
- No: against Air France's 55×35×25 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case is 5 cm (2 in) too big on the width.
- How big can a personal item be on Air France?
- Air France allows a personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on the Economy fare, stowed under the seat in front.
- Do wheels and handles count in Air France's carry-on size?
- Yes. Air France's official page says the 55×35×25 cm limit includes wheels and handles.
Airlines related to Air France
- Air Europa carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- Delta Air Lines carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- Middle East Airlines carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- Saudia carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- Aer Lingus carry-on size — full-service airline from Europe
Official sources
- https://wwws.airfrance.ma/information/bagages/bagage-cabine-soute — checked on 28 September 2026