What is the carry-on luggage restrictions for KLM?

KLM Hand Luggage Allowance: 1 larger item of hand luggage, 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.5 x 13.5 x 10 in), plus 1 smaller item no larger than 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in). 12 kg (26 lbs) is the total allowable weight for the two items.



As of 2026, KLM’s carry-on restrictions depend on your travel class. Economy Class passengers are permitted one piece of hand luggage (max 55 x 35 x 25 cm) and one personal item like a laptop bag or handbag (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm), with a combined weight of 12 kg. Premium Comfort and Business Class travelers enjoy a more generous allowance of two hand luggage items and one personal item, with a total weight limit of 18 kg. These dimensions include any wheels or handles. KLM is relatively strict about these limits, especially on smaller regional flights where overhead space is a premium. If your bag exceeds the size or weight during boarding, it may be checked into the hold for an additional fee. A helpful tip for 2026 is that KLM's "SkyPriority" members often get dedicated bin space, but the physical size requirements remain the same across the board to ensure cabin safety and efficiency.

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Economy Class allowance In Economy Class, you're always allowed to bring: 1 item of hand baggage with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm including handles and wheels; 1 accessory (such as a small handbag or laptop bag) with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.

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Typically in economy, you can bring one carry-on and one personal item. If you bring two bags, one must fit underneath your seat and the other can go into the overhead bin. If you're flying in an upgraded class like business or first, you may be allowed an additional carry-on bag.

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A backpack can be your carry on if it meets your airline's carry on size limits. A personal item is a smaller, secondary bag, which you'll stow under the seat in front of you. Read Carry Ons vs. Personal Items for more on the differences between the two.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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When flying Premium Comfort Class on a Standard or Flex ticket, you can bring 2 items of checked luggage. Each bag can be up to 158 cm (length + width + height), including handles and wheels, with a maximum weight of 23 kg.

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Carry-on bags are limited to 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high including wheels and handles. All three measurements shouldn't add up to more than 45 inches.

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You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.

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Generally, for carry-on luggage, passengers are allowed to take one bag and one personal item with them onto their flight. Personal items usually include a laptop bag, handbag or briefcase that easily fits under the cabin seat.

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In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

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That depends if you have several kg overweight and are asking for the price per kg or if you really just only have one single kg extra. For a singe kg above the limit you most probably will not get charged, especially not on a full service airline. There is usually a tolerance in the range of 2–3kg, sometimes up to 5.

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1 Free baggage allowance on Go First is as follows: Hand/ Cabin Baggage: Hand/ Cabin baggage of maximum 7 kg. (which would include duty free shopping bags) having maximum overall dimensions of: 115 cms. Passengers are allowed to carry an additional laptop bag with one hand baggage.

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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring on both a carry-on and a personal item like a backpack, laptop bag, purse, briefcase, shopping bag, etc. The general rule of thumb is that your personal item is smaller in dimension than your carry-on bag and it can fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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