KLM 2021 Baggage Allowance And Fees
If you’re travelling with KLM on an upcoming flight, here’s everything you need to know about KLM baggage allowance, restrictions, fees and charges.
KLM Cabin Baggage
The Hand Luggage you take on a KLM flight depends on the ticket type you have purchased.
| | Economy Class on European and intercontinental flights | Business Class on European and intercontinental flights |
| Number of Bags: | - 1 item of hand baggage
- 1 Personal Bag | - 2 items of hand baggage
- 1 Personal Bag |
| Size Dimensions: | Hand Baggage: Max. 55 x 35 x 25 cm
Personal Bag: Max 40 x 30 x 15 cm | - Hand Baggage: Max 55 x 35 x 25 cm
- Personal Bag: Max 40 x 30 x 15 cm |
| Combined Max Weight: | 12 kg | 18 kg |
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KLM Checked Baggage
Just like hand luggage, the checked luggage allowances depends on your ticket type purchased.
| | Economy Class on European and intercontinental flights | Business Class on European and intercontinental flights |
| Number of Bags: | - 1 item of check-in baggage | - 2 items of check-in baggage |
| Size dimensions: | - max. 158 cm (L+ H+W) | - max. 158 cm (L+ H+W) |
| Max Weight: | - 23 kg (Combined) | - 32 kg (Each) |
Please note: If you’re travelling as a Blue Silver, Gold and Platinum member or a SkyTeam Elite/ Elite Plus member, you are allowed 1 extra item of check-in baggage of the dimensions stated above.
Children’s Baggage
If the child travelling will be in their own seat, hand baggage and checked in baggage are the same as an adult (Shown in the tables above).
However, if you are travelling with a child under two years of age you can bring on the following:
| Number of Bags: | - 1 item of hand baggage with baby care items
- 1 item of check-in baggage |
| Size Dimensions: | Hand Luggage : max. 55 x 35 x 25 cm.
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| Max Weight: | Hand Luggage : 12 kg
Checked Luggage: 10 kg |
KLM Excess Baggage
When travelling with KLM Airlines, you will have to pay excess baggage fees if your baggage is overweight. This differs depending on your route of travel and number of bags you are travelling with. For information on excess baggage fees at KLM click here.
KLM Special Baggage
Because of limited space on KLM aircraft’s, you need to reserve for the transportation of some types of special baggage as early as possible – no later than 48 hours before departure. It is also extremely important to ensure that your reservation is confirmed before departure to ensure that you can take your special baggage with you. For the full list of requirements and regulations of exceptional baggage, click here to find out more.
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Learn more:
Airline Baggage Information
Luggage Shipping to The Netherlands
Up to date information collected from the following sites on 06/07/2020
https://www.klm.com/travel/cn_en/prepare_for_travel/baggage/excess/index.htm
https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/prepare_for_travel/baggage/exceptional_baggage/index.htm
https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/prepare_for_travel/baggage/baggage_allowance/index.htm
https://www.klm.com/travel/us_en/prepare_for_travel/customer_commitment/klm_fees/index.htm
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