KLM carry-on size
KLM allows a hand baggage of up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (≈ 21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), 12 kg (not included with every fare), plus a small bag of 40 × 30 × 15 cm (≈ 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in).
Hand baggage: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Which backpacks fit KLM
| Bag | Listed size | Hand baggage | Small bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Farpoint 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Osprey Fairview 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Osprey Daylite Plus 20 | 48 × 28 × 24 cm (18.9 × 11.02 × 9.45 in) | Fits +1.0 cm | Too big −9.0 cm |
| Cotopaxi Allpa 35L | 22 × 12 × 10 in (56 × 30 × 25 cm) | Too big −1.0 cm | Too big −16.0 cm |
| Aer Travel Pack 3 | 21.5 × 13 × 9 in (54.5 × 33 × 21.5 cm) | Fits +0.5 cm | Too big −14.5 cm |
| Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L | 22 × 14 × 8 in (55 × 35 × 20 cm) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Nomatic Travel Pack 20L | 18.5 × 12 × 6 in (≈ 47 × 30.5 × 15.2 cm) | Fits +4.5 cm | Too big −7.0 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 44L | 51 × 36 × 18 cm (20.1 × 14.2 × 7.1 in) | Too big −1.0 cm | Too big −11.0 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 28L | 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in) | Fits +5.0 cm | Too big −5.0 cm |
| The North Face Borealis | 12 × 6.5 × 19.5 in (30.5 × 16.5 × 49.5 cm) | Fits +4.5 cm | Too big −9.5 cm |
The number next to each verdict is the tightest side: how much room is left (or how much the bag is over) on its closest side.
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Questions
What is the KLM carry-on size in cm and inches?
55 × 35 × 25 cm (≈ 21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in). Included with Light, Standard and Flex; not with Basic. Including handles and wheels.
Does KLM weigh carry-on bags?
Yes, the limit is 12 kg (26.5 lb) (12 kg for hand baggage and small bag together).
Which travel backpacks fit KLM's carry-on limit?
Of the bags we checked, these fit packed full: Osprey Farpoint 40, Osprey Fairview 40, Osprey Daylite Plus 20, Aer Travel Pack 3, Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L, Nomatic Travel Pack 20L, CABINZERO Classic 28L, The North Face Borealis.
What size is the KLM personal item?
40 × 30 × 15 cm (≈ 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Goes under the seat in front of you.