Fees and paid options
Baggage fees
You may bring the following hand baggage:
| Travel class | Number | Weight | Dimensions | Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Class | 1 bag | Max. 12 kg (26 lbs) including accessories | Max. 55x35x25 cm (22x14x10 in) lxwxh* | 1 of the following: handbag, briefcase, camera, small laptop, or another item of max 40x30x15 cm (16x12x6 in) |
| Premium Comfort Air France Premium Economy | 2 bags | Each max. 12 kg. Combined max. 18 kg, including accessories | Each max. 55x35x25 cm (22x14x10) lxwxh* | 1 of the following: handbag, briefcase, camera, small laptop, or another item of max 40x30x15 cm (16x12x6 in) |
| Business Class La Première | 2 bags | Each max. 12 kg. Combined max. 18 kg, including accessories | Each max. 55x35x25 cm (22x14x10) lxwxh* | 1 of the following: handbag, briefcase, camera, small laptop, or another item of max 40x30x15 cm (16x12x6 in) |
*The sum of the dimensions may not exceed 115 cm (45 inches), including wheels and handles.
You may bring the following checked baggage:
| Travel class | Number | Weight | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Class Premium Comfort Air France Premium Economy Class | Between 0 and 2 pieces per passenger, depending on route, fare type, and travel class. Please visit My Trip or check our baggage calculator. | Each max. 23 kg (50.7 lbs) | Each max. 158 cm (62 in) l+w+h, including handles and wheels |
| Business Class La Première | Each max. 32 kg (70.5 lbs) | Each max. 158 cm (62 in) h+l+w, including handles and wheels |
If you want to bring more baggage, you can purchase extra allowance while booking your flight or in My Trip.
You can purchase extra baggage allowance with a discount:
- Up until 24 hours before departure.
- For flights operated by KLM or Air France.
Flying Blue baggage benefits
On top of the standard baggage allowances, Flying Blue Ultimate, Platinum, Gold and Silver members can bring:
- 1 extra piece of checked baggage
- Max. 158 cm (62 inches) (h + l + w)
- Max. 23 kg or 32 kg, depending on the travel class.
This applies to all SkyTeam-operated flights.
Flying Blue Explorer members enjoy a 10% discount on the first extra piece of checked baggage when purchased up until 24 hours before departure.
Extra baggage fees
You can always take an extra piece of baggage at a fee. The below standard fees apply when buying extra baggage within 24 hours before departure. We can never transport more than 10 items of checked baggage per passenger.
Extra pieces
Please note that the tables below consider your standard allowance. For example, if your standard allowance is 1 piece, and you wish to add an extra piece, you pay the price under ‘2nd’.
Standard fees
| On top of the standard allowance | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | EUR85 / USD100 | EUR100 / USD110 | EUR200 / USD220 |
Exceptions
| On top of the standard baggage allowance | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights between | ||||
| United States or Canada | PTP | EUR50 / USD60 / CAD75 | EUR85 / USD100 / CAD120 | EUR240 / USD285 / CAD330 |
| United States, Canada, or Mexico | Europe | EUR70 / USD75 / CAD90 | EUR85 / USD100 / CAD120 | EUR240 / USD285 / CAD330 |
| United States | Rest of the world | EUR110 / USD120 / CAD160 | EUR110 / USD120 / CAD160 | EUR240 / USD285 / CAD330 |
The fees below apply within the last 24 hours before departure.
- If a bag weighs between 23 and 32 kg, it is called heavy baggage. You do not pay a fee for excess weight if your allowance includes baggage up to 32 kg.
- You always pay a fee for a bag weighing over 32 kg.
- If the sum of the dimensions of a piece of checked baggage exceeds 158 cm, it is called oversized baggage.
If several fees apply to one piece, the costs are added up. The amount applies in EUR, USD, and CAD if no currency is mentioned.
| Flights between | Weight | Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 kg – 32 kg (50.7-70.5 lbs)* | 32 kg + (70.5 lbs +) | 158 cm + (62 in +) | ||
| Miami | FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY | EUR120 / USD150 | EUR120 / USD 150 | EUR25 / USD28 |
| Atlanta | PTP | EUR120 / USD150 | EUR120 / USD150 | EUR25 / USD28 |
| United States | Europe | EUR120 / USD150 | EUR250 / USD300 | EUR250 / USD300 |
| FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, Israel | EUR120 / USD150 | EUR250 / USD300 | EUR250 / USD300 | |
| Rest of the world | EUR120 / USD150 | EUR300 / USD300 | EUR300 / USD300 | |
| Canada | Europe | EUR120 / CAD175 | EUR250 / CAD345 | EUR250 / CAD345 |
| FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, Israel | EUR120 / CAD175 | EUR250 / CAD345 | EUR250 / CAD345 | |
| Rest of the world | EUR120 / CAD175 | CAD360 | CAD360 | |
| Mexico | Rest of the world | 125 | 300 | 300 |
| Rest of the world | 200 | 300 | 300 | |
*At an increasing number of airports, and depending on your route, you do not pay the flat fee for baggage weighing between 23 and 32 kg, as mentioned above, but a fee depending on the amount of excess weight:
| Flights between | 23-26.4 kg (50.7-58.2 lbs) | 26.5-29.4 kg (58.4 -64.8 lbs) | 29.4-32 kg (65-70.5 lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within France, within Europe, intra-Caribbean, tail ends | EUR20 / USD25 | EUR40 / USD45 | EUR60 / USD65 | |
| Europe | Rest of the world, not Africa | EUR40 /USD45 / CAD60 | EUR80 /USD90 / CAD120 | EUR120 /USD130 / CAD180 |
| Europe | Africa | EUR60 /USD65 / CAD90 | EUR120 /USD130 / CAD180 | EUR180 /USD200 / CAD260 |
| Rest of the world | EUR60 /USD65 / CAD90 | EUR120 /USD130 / CAD180 | EUR180 /USD200 / CAD260 | |
The above fees can be paid at the check-in desk only.
Super heavy or oversized baggage
For each piece of checked baggage that weighs more than 32 kg (70.5 lbs) or has a length exceeding 330 cm (130 in), you must pay a fee and have it transported as cargo. Please get in touch with Air France KLM Cargo freight service.
You can bring different kinds of unusual and extraordinary baggage on your KLM flight: your bicycle, sports equipment, musical instruments, extra items for kids, or a wedding dress. Here, you’ll find out how to bring them with you and when to make a reservation. To transport fragile baggage, please contact a dedicated special cargo agent.
Fees for special baggage
Please contact the KLM Customer Contact Centre to arrange to bring special baggage. You don’t need to if you bring special baggage that can be included in the standard baggage allowance.
Special baggage can be:
- A bicycle or a tandem
- A surfboard between 107 and 300 cm (42 and 118 in) and max 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
- An empty scuba tank
| Flights between | Special baggage | |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY | EUR65 / USD75 |
| Atlanta | PTP | EUR65 / USD75 |
| United States | Europe | EUR125 / USD150 |
| FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, Israel | EUR125 / USD150 | |
| Rest of the world | 100 | |
| Canada | Europe | EUR125 / CAD175 |
| FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, Israel | EUR125 / CAD175 | |
| Rest of the world | CAD120 | |
| Mexico | Rest of the world | 100 |
| Rest of the world | 100 | |
Golf bag
A golf bag is counted as a regular piece of checked baggage that can be brought within your baggage allowance. Suppose your allowance is 2 pieces of checked baggage. In this case, you can bring 1 checked bag and your golf bag. If your allowance is 1 piece, you must buy an extra baggage allowance to carry a checked bag and your golf bag.
Flying Blue Golf Club members can check in a golf bag free of charge on presentation of a voucher at check-in.
Bicycle/tandem
Bicycles and tandems are considered special baggage and are charged accordingly. These items cannot be brought instead of a checked bag as part of the standard allowance.
Surfboard
You can bring your surfing equipment instead of an item of checked baggage. The above fees apply if you bring it in addition to your standard allowance. An extra fee may apply on flights to or from Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Depending on your type of surfing, the equipment may consist of:
- Surfing equipment: a (wave, boogie, or body) surfboard packed in a surfboard bag
- Windsurfing equipment: a board, mast, sail, and boom packed together in a quiver bag
- Kitesurfing equipment: a board and a kite packed in a kite bag
If the bag is longer than 107 cm (42 in), you need to make a reservation for the transport.
You can bring your pet in the cabin or in the hold. The pet and its kennel may weigh a maximum of 8 kg in the cabin. In the hold, a pet and its kennel may weigh up to 75 kg. Please make a reservation in advance. Below, you will find the fees that apply.
| Flights between | Pet in the cabin | Pet in the hold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Europe | 200 | 400 |
| FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, Israel | 200 | 400 | |
| Rest of the world | 250 | 500 | |
| Canada | Europe | 200 | 400 |
| FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, Israel | 200 | 400 | |
| Rest of the world | 250 | 500 | |
| All other routes | 200 | 400 | |
Unaccompanied minors services
Service surcharge Unaccompanied Minor Service (one-way tickets):
| Route | Direct | With a transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Within Europe (e.g Amsterdam - Rome) | EUR100 | EUR200 |
| Intercontinental, but not to or from Amsterdam (e.g. Singapore - Denpasar) | EUR100 | Not applicable |
| Intercontinental to or from Europe, to, from, or via Amsterdam (e.g. Amsterdam – New York, or Delhi – Amsterdam - Frankfurt) | EUR150 | EUR250 |
| Intercontinental, via Amsterdam (e.g. Johannesburg – Amsterdam - Delhi) | Not applicable | EUR300 |
Booking and service fees
The fees below refer to booking your ticket and to the service of changing or refunding your ticket following its purchase.
Booking fee
The price of your ticket includes:
- A booking fee
- The cost of your ticket type
- Taxes, carrier surcharges and other charges
A booking fee is charged per ticket for all passengers, except children under 2 years of age. The fee amount depends on the country of sale, travel class, flight duration, and the channel (phone, agency, internet).
Booking fee per channel
No booking fee is charged for tickets booked on klm.com or by phone.
If you book a ticket at a KLM office or via the KLM Customer Contact Centre, the booking fee charged is:
- For short and medium-haul flights: USD 90
- For long-haul flights:
- In Economy Class: USD 90
- In Premium Economy Class: USD 100
- In Business Class and La Première: USD 120
Travel agencies apply the booking fee of their individual choice to the sale of KLM tickets.
Refund of your booking fee
Your booking fee is refundable if:
- Your flight is canceled by the airline, or
- Your flight is more than 5 hours late and you decide not to travel.
Service fees
A service fee is charged for a request to change or refund your ticket. The service fee is waived for tickets that can be changed and canceled without charge, and tickets issued for children under 2 years old. Service fees are non-refundable.
The service fee amount depends on:
- The booking channel (e.g., klm.com, KLM office, etc.)
- The service channel (e.g., klm.com or phone, etc.)
Ticket changes
No service fee is charged for ticket changes on klm.com. We only charge a USD 35 service fee when changing a ticket purchased via a travel agency or third-party website.
Ticket refunds
No service fee is charged for ticket refunds on klm.com. If the ticket was booked through KLM, we only charge a USD 22 service fee if you request a refund via telephone or at a KLM office.
If the ticket was booked via a travel agency or on a third-party website, please submit your refund request directly to the agency or website where you originally purchased your ticket. Travel agencies apply the fees of their individual choice to KLM ticket changes and refunds. If there are any difficulties, you can always contact the KLM Customer Contact Centre team.
Fees for inflight products
| Product | Economy Class | Business Class |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Comfort | Between EUR 85-175 | n.a. |
| Seat with extra legroom | Between EUR 50-110 | n.a. |
| Seat in a row of two | EUR 50-60 | n.a. |
| Seat in front | EUR 50-60 | n.a. |
| Second, adjacent seat for a passenger of size | 25% off second seat | n.a. |
| Dining on board | Complimentary | Complimentary |
| Entertainment on board | Complimentary | Complimentary |
Additional fees
All prices are in USD, EUR, and GBP.
| Additional fees | Economy Class | Business Class |
|---|---|---|
| Time to think for 72 hours, up to 14 days before departure | 10-30 | 10-30 |
| Time to think for 24 hours, within 14 days before departure | 20-40 | 20-40 |
| Flying Blue membership | Complimentary | Complimentary |
Partner links
KLM may market a flight - using our flight number - that is actually operated by another carrier. If you are on a codeshare flight, their fees may differ. Please visit the operating carrier's website for a list of their Optional Services and Fees.