2026 checked bag allowance & fees
KLM baggage allowance
On flights between North America and Europe, KLM includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Standard; Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs €68 (about $77).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
on Standard
About $77. More at the airport
Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total
Light: €60 for the first
Quick answer
On flights between North America and Europe, KLM includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Standard; Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs €68 (about $77). 12 kg covers the carry-on and personal item together in Economy. The short-haul Basic fare includes only a small under-seat bag; Light and higher fares include the cabin bag.
- 1st checked bag
- Included (on Standard)
- 2nd checked bag
- €68 (About $77. More at the airport)
- Weight limit
- 23 kg (Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total)
- Cheapest fare
- No free bags (Light: €60 for the first)
What will my bags cost on KLM?
- 1st bag on StandardIncluded
KLM checked bag allowance and fees
Prices one way, per traveler, on flights between North America and Europe.
Extra bags on Standard
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd bag | €68about $77 | Higher |
| 3rd bag and up | €192about $216 | Higher |
On Light
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag | €60about $68 | Higher |
| 2nd bag | €68about $77 | Higher |
| 3rd bag and up | €192about $216 | Higher |
Free checked bags by fare
- LightNone
- Standard1 bag
- Flex1 bag
- Premium Comfort2 bags
- Business2 bags
Each bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 158 cm (62 in) in total.
Overweight and oversize bags
Charged per bag, each way, on top of any bag fee.
- Overweight: 23–32 kg€85 (about $96)
- Oversize: over 158 cm (length + width + height)€250 (about $281)
How to avoid KLM bag fees
Who checks bags free
- Flying Blue Silver, Gold and Platinum members
- SkyTeam Elite Plus members
Ways to pay less
- • Weigh your bag at home: going over 23 kg can cost more than a second bag.
- • Travel carry-on only: check the KLM carry-on size.
- • Compare fares: a slightly pricier fare that includes a bag can beat Light fare + bag.
KLM vs. other European airlines
On regular economy fares, one way, in U.S. dollars.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Free bags (regular fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| British Airways | Included | $70 | 1 bagEconomy |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | $100 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Lufthansa | Included | $101 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Air France | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| Iberia | Included | $80 | 1 bagOptima |
| Aer Lingus | Included | $79.99 | 1 bagSmart |
| Icelandair | Included | $55 | 1 bagEconomy Standard |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | 2 bagsExtraFly |
| SWISS | Included | Not published | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Ryanair | $20–$56 | $20–$56 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
| easyJet | $13–$67 | $13–$67 | NoneStandard fare |
| Wizz Air | $23–$68 | $23–$68 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
- KLM
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- British Airways
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $70
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy
- Virgin Atlantic
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $100
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Lufthansa
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $101
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Air France
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- Iberia
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $80
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Optima
- Aer Lingus
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $79.99
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Smart
- Icelandair
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Standard
- Turkish Airlines
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Included
- Free bags
- 2 bags · ExtraFly
- SWISS
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Not published
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Ryanair
- 1st bag
- $20–$56
- 2nd bag
- $20–$56
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
- easyJet
- 1st bag
- $13–$67
- 2nd bag
- $13–$67
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
- Wizz Air
- 1st bag
- $23–$68
- 2nd bag
- $23–$68
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
Compare KLM with another airline
KLM baggage FAQ
On flights between North America and Europe, KLM includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Standard; Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs €68 (about $77).
Airports KLM flies from
Airport guides with transit, terminals, lounges and parking.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees as published. Airlines change bag fees often, so confirm the price for your trip when you book.
- KLM: official baggage information
- Upgraded Points: Air France and KLM baggage fees (updated Jun 10, 2026)
- European Central Bank: euro foreign exchange reference rates (Oct 16, 2026)
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