AFChecked 20 Oct 2026 against wwws.airfrance.co.uk

Air France cabin bag size 2026

On Air France’s cheapest fare (Basic) you can bring one free under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm. A cabin bag up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm and 12 kg isn’t included on Basic — buy the Hand Baggage option up to 4 hours before departure. It comes with Economy (fares other than Basic), Premium and Business and La Première.

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Check my bag against Air France

Free under-seat bag: 40 × 30 × 15 cmOn Basic
Overhead cabin bag: 55 × 35 × 25 cmup to 12 kgNot on the cheapest fare

Check your bag against Air France’s limits

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Your ticket

Not sure? Pick the cheapest — it has the strictest rules.

BasicEconomy (fares other than Basic)PremiumBusiness and La Première

Which bag?

Under-seat bagfits under the seat in frontIncluded40 × 30 × 15 cmCabin baggoes in the overhead lockerPaid add-on55 × 35 × 25 cm· 12 kg

Your bag’s size

Measure the outside, including wheels, handles and pockets.

Height

Width

Depth

Weight (optional)

Air France cabin bags by fare

What each ticket type includes, as published by Air France.

Air France cabin baggage allowance by fare
Fare	Under-seat bag	Cabin bag
Basic Max 1 cabin bag per passenger in Economy Bag option: Economy only, on AF flights where Basic is sold Routes: within Europe, and between Europe and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia) Also Turkey, Armenia and Georgia, plus Miami–Montreal and Cayenne–Belém Also within the Caribbean (Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre) Flying Blue Gold and above get 1 cabin bag free A bought cabin bag may go in the hold on full flights	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm 1 purse, small soft bag or satchel, under the seat (overhead in exit rows). 12 kg total with any cabin bag.	Paid add-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm · 12 kg Buy the Hand Baggage option up to 4 hours before departure Buy online (booking, My Bookings, check-in) or at airport counters. Price varies by destination.
Economy (fares other than Basic) Combined cabin allowance 12 kg	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm Under the seat in front of you; counts towards the 12 kg combined limit.	Included 55 × 35 × 25 cm · 12 kg 0–1 cabin bag depending on fare, plus 1 under-seat bag, 12 kg max in total. Goes in the overhead locker.
Premium Flying from the US, TSA limits you to 1 cabin bag + 1 under-seat bag	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm Under the seat in front of you.	Included 55 × 35 × 25 cm · 12 kg 2 cabin bags + 1 under-seat bag.
Business and La Première Flying from the US, TSA limits you to 1 cabin bag + 1 under-seat bag	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm Under the seat in front of you.	Included 55 × 35 × 25 cm · 18 kg 2 cabin bags + 1 under-seat bag, max 18 kg in total.

Air France measures the whole bag, including wheels, handles and pockets.

If your bag is too big at the gate

Bags are checked before boarding. If yours is over the allowed size, it must go in the hold, which may cost extra.

It’s almost always cheaper to add the right bag when you book or online before you fly.

Other Air France cabin rules worth knowing

Free extras: the coat or jacket you wear, an umbrella, 1 duty-free bag (airport or on board) and children's items (pushchair, car seat, nappy bag).
On a full flight your cabin bag may go in the hold free, so keep documents, medicines, valuables and electronics with you.
A baby on your lap can bring 1 extra small bag (under 12 kg and 55 × 35 × 25 cm).
On long-haul, folding pushchairs up to 15 × 30 × 100 cm are also accepted in the cabin if space allows.
Flying from the US, TSA rules limit you to 1 cabin bag + 1 under-seat bag.
These rules cover Air France-operated flights only; partner flights follow the partner's rules. If segments differ, the strictest applies.

Power banks on Air France

Air France allows up to 2 power banks in the cabin only, up to 160 Wh (100–160 Wh needs approval in advance). You can't use or recharge them on board.

Power-bank rules and Wh calculator

Liquids depend on the airport

The airline doesn’t set the liquids limit — the departure airport’s security does. Some now allow up to 2 litres.

Liquids rules by airport

Air France cabin bag questions

What size is Air France’s free under-seat bag?

40 × 30 × 15 cm on the Basic fare. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

What size cabin bag can I take on Air France?

Up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm and 12 kg. It’s included with Economy (fares other than Basic), Premium and Business and La Première.

Do Air France’s size limits include wheels and handles?

Yes. The limits are for the whole bag, including wheels, handles and side pockets.

What happens if my bag is too big for Air France?

Bags are checked before boarding. If yours is over the allowed size, it must go in the hold, which may cost extra.

Can I take a power bank on Air France?