What is Air France Baggage Allowance?
Information confirmed up-to-date from official airline website.
Find out how much baggage is allowed on Air France in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
How much baggage is allowed on Air France?
Air France allows 12 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 55x35x25 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg per piece.[2]
26.4 lbs · 21.6 × 13.7 × 9.8 in · 50.7 lbs
Air France Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 12 kg (26.4 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 55x35x25 cm (21.6 × 13.7 × 9.8 in)
- Personal Item: Yes (40x30x15 cm)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
Air France Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55x35x25 cm 21.6 × 13.7 × 9.8 in |
12 kg 26.4 lbs |
Yes (40x30x15 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
23 kg 50.7 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 55x35x25 cm 21.6 × 13.7 × 9.8 in |
18 kg 39.6 lbs |
Yes (40x30x15 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available | Yes (40x30x15 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available |
Air France Special Policies [4]
- Infant Baggage: 1 baggage (max. 10 kg/22 lb) for your child, unless the conditions of your ticket do not include checked baggage.
- Stroller/Carrier: 1 stroller or rigid infant carrier with a backpack structure.
- Age Limit: Baggage allowance for children under 2 years of age.
- Lap Infant Cabin: If you are traveling with your infant on your lap, you can carry 1 additional small baggage item in the cabin at no extra charge.
- Mobility Aids: Free transport of wheelchairs and other special equipment for passengers with reduced mobility.
- Airport Assistance: Transportation to, from, and between gates by wheelchair or electric cart, plus boarding assistance.
- Onboard Support: Assistance with visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility impairments while in the airport and on the plane.
- Requesting Help: You can request assistance.
- Sports equipment: Air France explains how to travel with your sports equipment in accordance with certain transport rules.
- Oversized items: Air France outlines the specific rules to follow when transporting oversized baggage or items: musical instruments, wheelchairs… guitar, saxophone, double bass, and freight transport.
- Exception: An exception will be made for Flying ... "speciality" item; the same charges as applicable for tandems.
- Musical Instruments: Placed on 1 or several additional seats; weight per seat must not exceed 46 kg / 101 lb.
- Seat Payment: You must pay the fare for these seats, and their associated baggage allowances will be applied.
- Case Requirement: Musical instruments should be stored in hard cases with rounded edges.
- Sports Equipment: Air France explains how to travel with your sports equipment in accordance with certain transport rules.
- Pets in Cabin: Cats and dogs weighing less than 8 kg / 17.64 lb., including the carrier.
- Pets in Hold: Cats and dogs weighing less than 75 kg / 165.35 lb., including the kennel.
- Pets by Cargo: Available for animals prohibited from cabin or hold travel.
- Prohibited Animals: Animals prohibited from travel are not accepted.
- Liquids/Dangerous Goods: Review this non-exhaustive list of prohibited and regulated items; external batteries (power banks) are prohibited in checked baggage.
- Battery Devices: Devices containing batteries, spare or removed batteries, and power banks (e.g., power tools, external chargers, drones) are restricted.
- Liquids: Follow applicable liquid restrictions for carry-on and checked baggage.
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
- Advance Purchase: Buy extra baggage at least 24 hours before departure for a discounted rate.*
- Check-in Limit: Up to 10 pieces of luggage per person.
- Fee Payment: Pay extra fees online or at the airport on departure date.
- Excess Fees: Baggage fees apply if you exceed your allowance.
- Savings Tip: Purchasing additional baggage in advance saves time and money.
- Excess Baggage Fee: Pay online or at the airport on departure date, with a discounted rate if bought at least 24 hours before scheduled departure.*
- Baggage Limit: Fees apply if you exceed your allowance, and it's not possible to check in more than 10 pieces of luggage.
- Advance Purchase: Buying additional baggage in advance saves time and money.
Air France — Quick Links
Official Domain
wwws.airfrance.us
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Baggage information: https://www.airfrance.us/information/bagages — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.airfrance.us/contact — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.airfrance.us/check-in — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.airfrance.us/refund — Last verified on 2026-08-16