Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Air France cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Air France's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm16 × 12 × 6 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.9 in
Weight: 12 kg (26.4 lb)
Will your bag fit Air France?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One purse, small soft bag or satchel; counts toward the cabin total weight (12 kg Economy/Premium, 18 kg Business/La Première).
Cabin bag. Not included on Economy (Basic fare). Wheels and handles count. 12 kg is the maximum total weight for hand baggage plus small bag in Economy.
What each Air France fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (Basic fare) | Included | Paid extra (12 kg) | Economy allows 0 to 1 hand baggage depending on fare; Basic needs the Hand Baggage option unless Flying Blue Gold or above. |
| Economy (other fares) | Included | Included (12 kg) | 1 hand baggage + 1 small bag, 12 kg total. |
| Premium | Included | Included (12 kg) | 2 hand baggage items + 1 small bag, 12 kg total. |
| Business / La Première | Included | Included (18 kg) | 2 hand baggage items + 1 small bag, 18 kg total. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Air France?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Air France it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 0.6 cm (0.2 in) too wide. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (5 cm (2 in) too wide).
Air France's cabin bag allowance holds about 48 litres. 65 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Air France
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 584 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 2.4 cm (0.9 in) to spare on the depth; 9.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 9.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 9.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 9.4 kg left for packing
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If your bag is too big at the gate
Hand baggage over the allowed dimensions must be checked into the hold, which may result in additional fees (no amount published on the page). Source
Power banks on Air France
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags. Must stay under your supervision and quickly accessible; not in overhead bins; using or charging on board is prohibited. 100-160 Wh power banks and spares limited to 2 per person.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Weight limit is a combined total for hand baggage plus small bag.
- Departing the US, TSA rules limit you to 1 hand baggage and 1 small bag even in premium cabins.
- Power banks may not be used or charged on board and may not go in overhead bins.
Airlines with similar limits
- KLM: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Avianca: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- LATAM Airlines: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Air Europa: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Air France bag questions
What size is the Air France personal item?
Air France's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in). One purse, small soft bag or satchel; counts toward the cabin total weight (12 kg Economy/Premium, 18 kg Business/La Première).
How big can an Air France cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.9 in), and no heavier than 12 kg (26.4 lb). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Does every Air France fare include a cabin bag?
No. Economy (Basic fare): this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Air France's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 584 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Air France?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags.
Sources. cabin baggage page · regulated/prohibited items incl. power banks. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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