Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, easyJet or KLM?

easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb). KLM: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), up to 12 kg (26.5 lb). easyJet allows the larger bag.

Where do easyJet and KLM fly from?

easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). KLM's are Amsterdam (AMS). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are easyJet and KLM partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (easyJet: none; KLM: SkyTeam), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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easyJet vs KLM

Q: Do easyJet and KLM include a carry-on on basic economy?

easyJet: The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag. KLM: The Basic fare on short-haul routes includes only a small under-seat bag. Light fares include a cabin bag but no checked bag.

easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; KLM wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

easyJet

Wins 3 categories

A bigger carry-on
A more generous carry-on weight limit
A bigger personal item

KLM

Wins 2 categories

A carry-on on its cheapest fare
Cheaper checked bags

Quick verdict

easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; KLM wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · KLM: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares · KLM: Not on some basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): easyJet: $13–$67 · KLM: 1 free bag

Side by side

	easyJet	KLM
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	55 × 35 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Not on some basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	15 kg (33.1 lb)	12 kg (26.5 lb)
Personal item	45 × 36 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	$13–$67	1 free bag
Network
Alliance	None	SkyTeam
Loyalty program	None	Flying Blue
Main hubs	LGW, LTN	AMS

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

easyJet allows a carry-on up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), and KLM up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), so easyJet's is roomier.

easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare, while KLM's Basic / Light can be personal-item only.

Carry-on weight limits: 15 kg (33.1 lb) on easyJet, 12 kg (26.5 lb) on KLM.

Personal items: 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) on easyJet, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on KLM.

A first checked bag on easyJet costs $13–$67 on flights within Europe, and KLM includes one bag with Standard on flights between North America and Europe.

Basic economy

easyJet (Standard fare): The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag.

KLM (Basic / Light): The Basic fare on short-haul routes includes only a small under-seat bag. Light fares include a cabin bag but no checked bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

easyJet is not in an alliance and KLM is in SkyTeam.

Loyalty programs: none (easyJet) and Flying Blue (KLM).

easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). KLM's are Amsterdam (AMS). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose easyJet if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a more generous carry-on weight limit
a bigger personal item
nonstops from LGW, LTN

Choose KLM if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
cheaper checked bags
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from AMS

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.

easyJet vs KLM FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; KLM wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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