Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
KLM cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against KLM's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in
Weight: 12 kg (26.5 lb)
Will your bag fit KLM?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Small bag under the seat in front; allowed on every ticket including Basic.
Cabin bag. Not included on Economy Basic. Wheels and handles count. 12 kg is combined with the small bag in Economy and Premium Comfort; Business 18 kg combined.
What each KLM fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | Included | Paid extra (12 kg) | Small bag only; buy 1 hand bag in My Trip up to 4 hours before departure. |
| Economy Light / Standard / Flex | Included | Included (12 kg) | 1 small bag plus 1 hand bag 55x35x25 cm. |
| Premium Comfort | Included | Included (12 kg) | 1 small bag plus 2 hand bags (page summary); 12 kg combined. |
| Business | Included | Included (18 kg) | 1 small bag plus 2 hand bags; 18 kg (39.7 lb) combined. |
Will a standard carry-on fit KLM?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On KLM 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).
KLM's cabin bag allowance holds about 48 litres. 65 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit KLM
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
If your bag is too big at the gate
Hand baggage that is too large or too heavy must be checked in for a fee (amount not published on the page). On full flights KLM may gate-check compliant bags free. Source
Power banks on KLM
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. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 2 power banks; keep on you, not in the overhead bin; using or charging them on board is not allowed. 100–160 Wh needs permission.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Weight limit is combined for small bag plus hand bag.
- Flights departing the US: 1 hand bag + 1 small bag regardless of class (TSA).
- Basic is the only fare without a hand bag.
Airlines with similar limits
- Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Avianca: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- LATAM Airlines: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Air Europa: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
KLM bag questions
What size is the KLM personal item?
KLM's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Small bag under the seat in front; allowed on every ticket including Basic.
How big can a KLM cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), and no heavier than 12 kg (26.5 lb). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Does every KLM fare include a cabin bag?
No. Economy Basic: this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit KLM'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 KLM?
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. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. hand baggage page · restricted items in hand baggage. 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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