Air France’s cabin baggage is 55 x 35 x 25cm (22 x 14 x 9in) plus one accessory at 40 x 30 x 15cm (16 x 12 x 6in), and the two are weighed together: 12kg (26lb) combined in Economy, 18kg (40lb) in Business and La Première. Checked baggage runs on a piece system — Economy Standard includes one bag up to 23kg, while the cheapest Light fares include none and start from around €25 online for a European route. Here’s the full picture, including the combined-weight rule almost every Economy passenger misses.
| Item | Size (cm) | Size (in) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag + accessory, Economy | 55 x 35 x 25 + 40 x 30 x 15 | 22 x 14 x 9 + 16 x 12 x 6 | 12kg / 26lb combined |
| Cabin bag + accessory, Business/La Première | 55 x 35 x 25 + 40 x 30 x 15 | 22 x 14 x 9 + 16 x 12 x 6 | 18kg / 40lb combined |
| Checked bag, Economy/Premium Economy | Up to 158cm total | Up to 62in total | Up to 23kg / 50lb |
| Checked bag, Business/La Première | Up to 158cm total | Up to 62in total | Up to 32kg / 70lb |
Air France Baggage Allowance by Cabin and Fare
Air France Economy is split into fare tiers, and — as with most European full-service carriers now — the fare decides whether a checked bag is included at all, not just your cabin.
- Light / Basic fares: Cabin bag + accessory only. No checked bag included; must be purchased separately, from around €25 online on European routes up to roughly €60 on long-haul routes to North America.
- Standard / Flex Economy: Cabin bag + accessory + 1 checked bag up to 23kg.
- Premium Economy: 2 hand baggage items + accessory, plus checked bags up to 23kg each, with a cabin weight limit of approximately 12kg combined (Air France doesn’t publish a separate Premium Economy cabin figure, so the Economy combined limit is the safer planning number).
- Business: 2 cabin bags + accessory (18kg combined) + 2 checked bags up to 32kg each.
- La Première (First): Same cabin allowance as Business, plus 3 checked bags up to 32kg each.
Air France Cabin Baggage: The Combined-Weight Rule
Air France’s cabin bag can be up to 55 x 35 x 25cm (22 x 14 x 9in), and your accessory — a laptop bag, handbag or small backpack — up to 40 x 30 x 15cm (16 x 12 x 6in). The detail that trips up more Economy passengers than any single dimension: Air France weighs the cabin bag and the accessory together, not separately. Most airlines only check the cabin bag’s weight and let the small bag slide by unweighed. Air France adds both.
Pack a 9kg roller bag and a 4kg laptop bag and you’re over the 12kg combined limit, even though each one looks fine on its own. If you’re traveling with a laptop, camera gear or anything dense, weigh the pair together at home before you leave, not just the suitcase.
Air France Checked Baggage: Weight and Size
A standard Air France checked bag can weigh up to 23kg (50lb) in Economy and Premium Economy, or 32kg (70lb) in Business and La Première, and must stay within 158cm (62in) of total dimensions. No single bag is accepted above 32kg under any circumstances — it needs to be split into two bags or shipped through Air France Cargo instead.
| Cabin | Bags included (Standard/Flex fare) | Max weight per bag |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Light | 0 | — |
| Economy Standard/Flex | 1 | 23kg / 50lb |
| Premium Economy | 2 | 23kg / 50lb |
| Business | 2 | 32kg / 70lb |
| La Première | 3 | 32kg / 70lb |
Air France Baggage Fees: Extra, Overweight and Oversized Bags
Air France’s excess-baggage pricing varies significantly by route, and the airline is explicit that the exact fee depends on where you’re flying. As working reference points:
- Overweight bags (23–32kg): roughly €70–€100 within Europe, €85–€145 on transatlantic routes.
- Oversized bags (over 158cm, up to the 300cm limit): roughly €75–€300 depending on route.
- Extra piece beyond your included allowance: approximately €55 up to €285 per bag depending on route, cheapest on short European hops and highest on longer-haul itineraries.
- Bags over 300cm total cannot be checked as passenger baggage at all and must go through Air France Cargo.
Because the spread between routes is this wide, treat any figure here as a planning estimate and confirm the actual price for your itinerary using Air France’s online baggage calculator before you travel.
Real Cost Examples: What You’d Actually Pay
- Paris to New York, Economy Light, one checked bag added online in advance: approximately €60/$65 on top of the base fare — weigh this against the price difference to Standard, which includes a bag, before assuming Light is the cheaper overall option.
- Paris to Marseille (domestic France), Economy Light, one checked bag: approximately €25 online, meaningfully cheaper than the long-haul figure above since short-haul excess pricing is a separate, lower band.
- Paris to New York, Economy Standard, one bag overweight at 27kg (in the 23–32kg band): approximately €85–€145 on top of your included bag, since the overweight fee applies per bag regardless of whether it’s your included allowance or a paid extra.
- Business Class, Paris to Tokyo, two included checked bags at 32kg each: no additional charge as long as both stay at or under 32kg, a real cushion over Economy’s 23kg limit.
Air France Baggage by Status: Flying Blue Tiers
Flying Blue status adds baggage allowance on top of your fare’s base inclusion, and it’s worth checking before paying for anything extra:
- Explorer (entry tier): no automatic extra baggage allowance, but activity builds toward Silver.
- Silver: typically an additional checked bag on Air France (and partner SkyTeam) flights beyond your fare’s base allowance.
- Gold: a higher additional allowance than Silver, plus priority baggage handling.
- Platinum: the highest standard tier’s allowance, often matched with priority tags that get bags to the carousel faster.
Confirm your current tier’s exact bonus at booking or in your Flying Blue account, since specific figures are periodically revised.
Family and Infant Baggage
Families traveling with Air France typically get a collapsible stroller and a car or booster seat checked free of charge, outside the standard baggage allowance — confirm the current family travel terms at booking, since the exact list of qualifying items (travel cots, for instance) can vary. Infants traveling as lap passengers without their own seat generally don’t receive a separate checked-bag allowance the way an accompanying adult or seated child does.
Special Items: Sports Equipment, Bikes and Pets
Sports equipment within the normal 23kg/32kg weight and 300cm size limits — skis, golf bags, most team-sport gear — travels as a standard checked bag with no extra charge. A bicycle is treated as a specialty item outside the free allowance and typically costs roughly €40–€125 each way depending on route, even on a fare that includes a checked bag. A cat or dog under 8kg with its carrier can travel in the cabin for approximately €40 within France, €55 within Europe, or €125 on other routes.
Air France Bag Tracking and Lost Baggage
Air France offers an online baggage tracker and a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) process for delayed, damaged or lost bags, following the standard 21-day and 7-day claim windows used across the industry for lost and damaged baggage respectively. On international itineraries, Air France’s liability for lost or damaged checked baggage is governed by the Montreal Convention, which caps liability at 1,519 SDR (Special Drawing Rights) per passenger — approximately $2,000 / €1,850 / £1,600 at current exchange rates, though the exact conversion moves with the SDR rate, so treat it as an approximate figure and confirm the current number on airfrance.com if you’re filing a claim.
How to Avoid Air France Baggage Fees
- Weigh your cabin bag and accessory together, not separately — this is the single most common way Economy passengers get caught out at the gate.
- Don’t book Light/Basic if you know you’re checking a bag — Standard or Flex, which include one, is often cheaper than Light plus an added bag once you total the cost.
- Add extra or oversized bags online before departure — airport pricing is consistently higher than pre-booking through Manage My Booking.
- Register a bike or sports equipment in advance — Air France asks for notice ahead of the flight for oversized sports gear, and pre-booking avoids last-minute counter pricing.
- Check your Flying Blue tier before paying for anything — Elite members receive extra baggage allowances that vary by status level.
Air France Baggage FAQ
What is the Air France carry-on size limit?
55 x 35 x 25cm (22 x 14 x 9in) for the cabin bag, plus a 40 x 30 x 15cm (16 x 12 x 6in) accessory — weighed together, not separately.
What is the Air France cabin baggage weight limit?
12kg (26lb) combined for the cabin bag and accessory in Economy; 18kg (40lb) combined in Business and La Première.
Does Air France Economy Light include a checked bag?
No. Light and Basic fares are cabin baggage only; a checked bag must be added for a fee, starting around €25 online on European routes.
How much can an Air France checked bag weigh?
23kg (50lb) in Economy and Premium Economy, 32kg (70lb) in Business and La Première. No bag over 32kg is accepted as standard checked baggage.
How much does an extra bag cost on Air France?
It varies widely by route — commonly cited figures range from roughly €55 to €285 for an extra piece. Confirm the exact price for your itinerary with Air France’s baggage calculator.
How much does it cost to bring a bike on Air France?
Roughly €40–€125 each way depending on route, even when your fare includes a free checked bag, since bikes are priced as a specialty item.
Can I bring a pet in the cabin on Air France?
Yes, cats and dogs up to 8kg including the carrier, on eligible routes, for a fee that varies by destination — roughly €40 within France, €55 within Europe.
Last verified: August 30, 2026. Baggage rules change — always confirm on Air France’s official site before you fly.