Air France cabin bag size 2026: free under-seat bag and cabin bag by fare
What can I take on board for free? Air France free bag: 40 x 30 x 15 cm under the seat · 12 kg in total with hand baggage (Economy)
Hand baggage (overhead locker): 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in), 12 kg in total with the small bag (Economy) – only with some fares, cabins or as a paid extra.
Official source: Air France: Authorized baggage (cabin baggage) · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Airlines change their bag rules and measure bags their own way (usually in a sizer at the airport, with wheels and handles). We quote each airline's official page on the date shown; the official rule and the airline staff decide. Check your booking before you fly.
Air France bags you can take on board
| Bag | Where | Max size | Weight | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small bag | Under the seat | 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in) | 12 kg in total with hand baggage (Economy) | Free with every fare |
| Hand baggage | Overhead locker | 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in) | 12 kg in total with the small bag (Economy) | Only with some fares, cabins or as a paid extra |
Sizes in the order Air France writes them. “≈” marks our conversion; the other figures are Air France's own.
What Air France's official page says
Small bag
In the cabin, you can bring 1 small bag for your travel essentials. The dimensions of this small bag are 40 x 30 x 15 cm/16 x 12 x 6 in.
Hand baggage
The maximum dimensions for your hand baggage are 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in.), including pockets, wheels, and handles. You must store this bag in the overhead compartment above your seat.
Official source: Air France: Authorized baggage (cabin baggage) · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Cabin bag by fare
| Fare | Under the seat | Overhead locker |
|---|---|---|
| Economy (depends on the fare) | Included | 0 or 1, depending on the fare |
| Basic fare | Included | Paid extra (Hand Baggage option; free for Flying Blue Gold and above) |
Our short summary of the official wording below.
In the Economy cabin, 0 to 1 hand baggage depending on the fare chosen + 1 small bag (maximum total weight: 12 kg/26.4 lb.)
If you are a Flying Blue Gold member or above, you can bring a hand baggage item free of charge.
If you are a Flying Blue Silver or Explorer member, or are not yet a member of our Flying Blue loyalty program, you can purchase the Hand Baggage option.
If your bag is too big
Baggage checks will be conducted before boarding. If your hand baggage exceeds the allowed dimensions, you will be required to check it into the hold, which may result in additional fees.
Questions about Air France cabin bags
Every answer below is quoted word for word from Air France's official page, not written by us.
What size is the free Air France under-seat bag?
In the cabin, you can bring 1 small bag for your travel essentials. The dimensions of this small bag are 40 x 30 x 15 cm/16 x 12 x 6 in.
What are the Air France cabin bag size and weight limits?
The maximum dimensions for your hand baggage are 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in.), including pockets, wheels, and handles. You must store this bag in the overhead compartment above your seat.
Is a cabin bag included in every Air France fare?
In the Economy cabin, 0 to 1 hand baggage depending on the fare chosen + 1 small bag (maximum total weight: 12 kg/26.4 lb.)
If you are a Flying Blue Gold member or above, you can bring a hand baggage item free of charge.
If you are a Flying Blue Silver or Explorer member, or are not yet a member of our Flying Blue loyalty program, you can purchase the Hand Baggage option.
Does Air France check the size of cabin bags?
Baggage checks will be conducted before boarding. If your hand baggage exceeds the allowed dimensions, you will be required to check it into the hold, which may result in additional fees.
Official source: Air France: Authorized baggage (cabin baggage) · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Liquids in your Air France cabin bag: the 100ml rule
The liquid limit is set by the airport you go through security at, not by Air France. At most airports each container in your hand luggage must be 100ml or less; 12 of the 63 airports we track allow up to 2 litres, and some apply different limits at different checkpoints.
The rules for carrying liquids in your hand luggage depend on the airport.
At most airports, you cannot take liquids in containers larger than 100ml through security. This still applies if the container is only part full.
Quoted from Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports – Liquids · checked on 10 October 2026. Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0.
Liquid rules at 63 airports, quoted from their official pages
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