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Air France cabin baggage size

Air France takes hand baggage of 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in) and a small bag of 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in), 12 kg together in Economy. A Basic fare includes only the small bag.

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Your bag against Air France’s limits

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Air France’s bag limits, as of October 2026
BagSizeWeight
Small bag40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in)None given
Hand baggage55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in)12 kg (26.4 lb)
Checked bag158 cm (62.2 in) (length + width + height)23 kg (50 lb)

The 12 kg (26.4 lb) is for the small bag and the hand baggage together; 18 kg in Business and La Première.

The Basic fare and the Hand Baggage option

Flying Blue Silver and Explorer members, and travellers who aren’t members, pay for the Hand Baggage option on a Basic fare. Economy allows one hand baggage item at most.

Size checks

The hand baggage size counts pockets, wheels and handles. Air France checks bags before boarding with sizers at the airport, the bag drop and check-in, and a bag over the size goes in the hold, which may cost a fee. On a full flight, compliant hand baggage may go in the hold for free, so keep travel documents, medicines and electronics with you.

Besides the two bags, you can bring your coat, an umbrella, one bag of duty-free shopping and children’s things such as a diaper bag.

Checked bags

Pockets, wheels and handles count in the checked bag’s size too. A bag of 158 to 300 cm (62.2 to 118 in) in total is dropped at the Oversized Baggage counter and pays an Oversized Baggage option at the airport. One heavier than your ticket allows, up to 32 kg (70.5 lb), pays an Overweight Baggage option there too. A bag over 300 cm or 32 kg goes through Air France Cargo.

Bag prices

For today’s bag fees, see Air France’s baggage page.

Common questions

Does the Air France Light fare include a checked bag?

No, Air France says the Light fare does not include checked baggage.

Can I bring a backpack as my Air France small bag?

Air France doesn't name a backpack. Its small bag is a purse, a small soft bag or a satchel, within 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in), placed under the seat in front of you.

Where we get our information from

Air France’s bag limits and fares come from its own baggage pages, read in October 2026. Checked against published data from Air France.

See all 3 sources
  • Air France, Authorized baggage: weight, size, and baggage allowance (airfrance.fr)
  • Air France, Extra, oversized, and overweight baggage: your options (airfrance.fr)
  • Air France, Authorized baggage: the Checked baggage tab (airfrance.fr)

General guidance from airline, TSA and FAA rules, checked on the date shown. Rules change, and the airline and security officers decide on the day: check your airline before you fly.