Fees and paid options

Before planning your next trip, check this overview of booking fees and prices of our products and services, including the discounts you get if you book online.

Baggage fees

Each piece of check-in baggage must not exceed: - 23 kg or 32 kg according to the class of travel (see below table), - and 158 cm (height + length + width).

Free baggage allowance 
Economy Class on intercontinental flights from USA and Canada to Africa, Middle East and Asia1 item of check-in baggage, each max. 23 kg (50.5 lbs), max. 158 cm (62 inches) l + w + h
Business Class2 items of check-in baggage, each max. 32 kg (70.5 lbs), max. 158 cm (62 inches) l + w + h

Economy Class on European, United States and Canada KLM flights *:

  • Light tickets: 1 piece of hand baggage. If you would like to bring more baggage you can purchase the extra baggage online with a discount during your booking or in My Trip.
  • Standard and Flex tickets: 1 piece of hand baggage and 1 piece of check-in baggage.
  • On top of this, Flying Blue Platinum, Gold and Silver members can bring 1 extra piece of check-in baggage L + W + H mac 158 cm (62 inch), in, total max. 23 kg (50 lbs.). This applies to all SkyTeam operated flights. Flying Blue Explorer members have the same baggage allowance as regular passengers.

*This also applies to KLM flights between continental Europe and Algeria, Israel, Morocco and Tunisia.

Special cases for Economy Class baggage allowance

In some cases, passengers traveling in Economy Class are able to carry a second piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg, and 158 cm (height + length + width) free of charge.

Economy Class Baggage Allowance 
Between Paris and/or Amsterdam to Africa except Capetown, AirFrance operated by Joon.2 pieces, 23 kg max/piece
Between the USA and/or Canada and/or Mexico to Africa.2 pieces, 23 kg max/piece
For trips whose 1st flight departs from Brazil (valid for tickets purchased in Brazil only)2 pieces, 23 kg max/piece
If you are traveling to or from Antananarivo, Moroni, Nouméa, or Dzaoudzi2 pieces, 23 kg max/piece
If you are traveling to or from Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Saint-Martin, Port au Prince, Cayenne, Réunion, or if you are traveling from Port-au-Prince to Miami.1 piece, 23 kg max/piece

Excess baggage fees

Each piece of check-in baggage outside your free allowance may weigh up to 23 kgs (50.5 lbs). For each piece of check-in baggage that weighs more than 32 kg (70.5 lbs), you will need to pay a fee and have it transported as cargo. Please contact AIR FRANCE KLM Cargo freight service. To find contact information for customer service, please click here : Click on the map to find the customer service center nearest to you.

However, you can also take an extra piece of baggage at a low standard fee. Take advantage of this discount on the excess baggage fee by arranging it:

  • when booking online
  • at My Trip
  • when you check in online

Arranging extra baggage online is possible only if your flight is operated by AirFrance/KLM

Applicable currencies Flights from the USA: United States dollar Flights from Europe: Euro Flights from Canada: Canadian dollar Flights from rest of world: United States dollar or equivalent in local currency

If multiple charges apply to one piece, add up all relevant charges. The fees mentioned in below chart are in USD and EUR. If no currency is mentioned, the same amount applies for USD, EUR, and CAD.

On airport baggage fees1st piece2nd piece3rd piece and more
Orly to Ajaccio Bastia Calvi Figari (v.v)357070
Within France (Short haul)357070
Intra Caribbean network: FDF, PTP, PAP, SDQ, MBJ, SLU, CAY, PUJ-55200
Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + Israel407070
Between France and DOM (FDF, PTP, CAY, RUN)EUR 60 USD 70100100
Between MIA & FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY-EUR 65 USD 75EUR 240 USD 285
Between USA & Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + FDF, PTP, CAY, RUN, NOU & IsraelEUR 50 USD 60EUR 85 USD 100EUR 240 USD 285
Between USA & All others-75200
Between Canada & Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + FDF, PTP, CAY , RUN, NOUCAD 75 EUR 50CAD 120 EUR 85CAD 330 EUR 240
Between Canada & Rest of the World-CAD 90CAD 240
Between Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) & Middle East, Libya.-75200
All others-100200

On airport baggage fees continuedHeavy bag >23kg & <32kgsSuper Heavy > 32kgs <45 kgs (Musical instrument only)Bag more 158cm
Orly to Ajaccio Bastia Calvi Figari (v.v)2010040
Within France (Short haul)7010040
Intra Caribbean network: FDF, PTP, PAP, SDQ, MBJ, SLU, CAY, PUJ5510040
Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + Israel7020075
Between France and DOM (FDF, PTP, CAY, RUN)100100100
Between MIA & FDF, PTP, PAP, CAYEUR 65 USD 75EUR 120 USD 150EUR 25 USD 28
Between USA & Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + FDF, PTP, CAY, RUN, NOU & IsraelEUR 85 USD 100EUR 250 USD 300EUR 250 USD 300
Between USA & All others75300300
Between Canada & Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + FDF, PTP, CAY , RUN, NOUCAD 120 EUR 85CAD 345 EUR 250CAD 345 EUR 250
Between Canada & Rest of the WorldCAD 90CAD 360CAD 360
Between Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) & Middle East, Libya.75300300
All others100300300

Online Bagage fees1st piece single leg flights (1)2nd piece3rd piece and more
Europe: (Medium Haul) : cluster 1 Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco )+ Israel254545
Europe: (Medium Haul) : cluster 2 LYS to BRU154545
Intra Caribbean network: FDF, PTP, PAP, SDQ, MBJ, SLU, CAY, PUJ-44160
Between France and DOM (FDF, PTP, CAY, RUN)EUR 50 USD 608080
Between MIA & FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY-EUR 52 USD 60EUR 192 USD 228
Between USA & Europe ( incl. Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + FDF PTP CAY, RUN, NOU, IsraelEUR 50 USD 60EUR 68 USD 80EUR 192 USD 228
From / to USA & All others-60160
Between Canada & Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + FDF, PTP, CAY , RUN, NOUEUR 50 CAD75CAD 96 EUR 68CAD 264 EUR 192
Between Canada & Rest of the World-CAD 72CAD 192
Between Mexico & rest of World-80160
Between Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) & Middle East, Libya.-60160
All others-80160

Online Baggage fees1st piece single leg flight (1)2nd piece3rd piece and more
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Europe (Medium Haul): cluster 1 Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco)+ Israel153535
Europe (Medium Haul) : cluster 2 LYS to BRU103535
Intra Caribbean network: FDF, PTP, PAP, SDQ, MBJ, SLU, CAY, PUJ-34150
Between France and DOM (FDF, PTP, CAY, RUN)EUR 40 USD 507070
Between MIA & FDF, PTP, PAP, CAY-EUR 42 USD 50EUR 182 USD 218
Between USA & Europe ( incl. Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + FDF PTP CAY, RUN, NOU, IsraelEUR 40 USD 50EUR 58 USD 70EUR 182 USD 218
From / to USA & All others-50150
Between Canada & Europe (+ incl. Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) + FDF, PTP, CAY , RUN, NOUEUR 40 USD 60EUR 58 USD 86EUR 58 USD 86
Between Canada & Rest of World-CAD 62CAD 182
Between Mexico & rest of World-70150
Between Europe (including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco) & Middle East, Libya.-50150
All others-70150

SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members (including Flying Blue Silver, Gold and Platinum members) may bring 1 extra piece of baggage in addition to their standard baggage allowance on flights operated by KLM and AIR FRANCE. Extra pieces of luggage can be taken at a fee of EUR 200 per piece (max. 158 cm/62 inch (l+w+h), and max. 23 kg/50.5 lbs in Economy Class or max. 32 kg in Business Class).

Fees for special baggage

Golf Bag This item is treated as a "normal" bag. Customers will no longer be able to check-in a golf bag free of charge, in addition to their ticketed baggage allowance. An exception is in place for Flying Blue Golf Club members, who will continue to be able to check in a golf bag free of charge on presentation of a voucher at check-in.

Bike This item will now be charged as a "speciality" item; the same charges as applicable for tandems will apply. Customers will no longer be able to check-in a bike as part of their ticketed baggage allowance.

Surfboard Surfboards > 107 cms and < 200 cms in dimensions are charged as a "speciality" item, the same charges as applicable for surfboards > 200 cms will apply. Customers will no longer be able to check-in surfboards > 107 cms and < 200 cms as part of their ticketed baggage allowance. Surfboards < 107 cms in dimensions can continue to be checked in as a "normal" bag i.e. part of the ticketed baggage allowance.

It is not possible to arrange for special baggage online. Please contact the Customer Contact Centers with regard to the types of special baggage listed below that can never be included in the standard baggage allowance. This means that a fee is always charged for them.

For transporting canoes, kayaks, hang gliders and similar pieces of large sports equipment, please contact AIR FRANCE-KLM Cargo.

When transporting sports equipment of an unusual size or weight, you should make a reservation by calling KLM Telephone Reservations at least 48 hours before departure.

Special Items
Standard Baggage ChargesSurfboard < 300cm < 23kg (*) Any surfboard to/from/via US CA MX Bikes & Tandems/Empty Scuba tank
Within France40
Intra Carribean40
Within Europe incl. Israel55
Between 
Paris ORYCorse AJA BIA CLY FSC40
FranceDOM55
EuropeMiddle East, Lybia100
MIAFDF,PTP,PAP,CAYEUR 65 / USD 75
ATLPTPEUR 65 / USD 75
USEuropeEUR 125 /USD 150
USFDF,PTP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, ISRAELEUR 125 /USD 150
USROW100
CAEuropeCAD 175/EUR125
CAFDF,PTP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, ISRAELCAD 175/EUR125
CAROWCAD 120
MXROW100
Tails ends55
ROW100

*When departing from Europe to the United States: EUR 250 **When departing from Europe to the United States: EUR 125

Fees for pets

You can transport your dog or cat in a kennel in the cabin or as check-in baggage depending on the total weight and dimensions. You always need to make a reservation for taking your pet. If your pet weighs more than 75 kg (165 lbs) your pet should be transported as freight by AIR FRANCE-KLM Cargo.

Animal Charges  
Pet in Cabin PETCAnimal in Hold AVIH
Short Haul Within France4080
Intra-Carribean3075
FranceDOM (5) (LH)5575
Within Europe Including Isreal55100
EuropeMiddle East Lybia , India125200
MIAFDF,PTP,PAP,CAY5575
ATLPTP5575
USEurope125200
USFDF,PTP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, ISRAEL125200
USROW125200
CAEurope125200
CAFDF,PTP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, ISRAEL125200
CAROW125200
Tails Ends55100
All others125200
Max weight animal + kennel 8 KGMax weight animal + kennel 75 KG

*Note Pet in cabin is not permitted in business class on intercontinental flights.

Hand baggage

Dimensions, number of bags and weight

You may bring the following as hand baggage:

Travel classNumber & dimensionsWeight restrictionPermitted accessories
Economy Class1 bag measuring 55x35x25 cm (21.5x13.50x10 inch) (lxwxh)*Your hand baggage incl. accessories, may not exceed 12 kg (26 lbs)1 of the following: handbag, briefcase, camera, small laptop or 1 other item of similar or smaller size
Business Class1 bag measuring 55x35x25 cm (21.5x13.5x10 inch) (lxwxh)* and 1 bag smaller than 45x35x20 cm (18x13.5x8 inch) (lxwxh)**Your hand baggage incl. accessories may not exceed 18 kg (40 lbs)1 of the following: handbag, briefcase, camera, small laptop or 1 other item of similar or smaller size

* The sum of the dimensions may not be greater than 115 cm (45 inches), including wheels and handles. ** Exception for World Business Class passengers: on flights from India you may only carry one item of hand baggage. You may check in a second hand bag free of charge.

Online only services

Online only servicesDescriptionPrice
Additional baggage allowancePurchase excess baggage allowances online before your flightLower online fares compared to on Airport fees.
Time to thinkHold your online reservation for up to 3 days before payment.USD 20

Special services fees

Special services feesDescriptionPrice
Passengers of sizePassengers with a high body mass25% off second seat

Unaccompanied minors services

Service surcharge Unaccompanied Minor Service (one-way tickets):

One-wayEUR
European direct flight100
Intercontinental direct flight150
From a European airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to another European airport200
From a European airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to an intercontinental European airport (or vice versa)250
From an intercontinental airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to another intercontinental airport300
KLM flight between two airports other than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol100
From a European airport Schiphol via a destination within the US to an intercontinental airport250

Administrative fees

Administrative feesDescriptionFee
klm.us bookingsChange a ticket via Manage my Bookingfree
klm.us bookingsCancel a ticket through the online refund request formUSD 30
Telephone bookingsBook a ticket via phone reservationsfree
Telephone bookingsChange or cancel your ticket via phone reservationsfree
Airport ticket office bookingsBook a ticket via an airport ticket officeUSD 35
Airport ticket office bookingsChange a ticket via an airport ticket officeUSD 25
Agent bookingsChange or cancel your ticket through phone reservations that was booked by an agentUSD 50
Awards ticketBook an award ticket via phone reservationsUSD 18 = EUR 15
Awards ticketChange or cancel a Flying Blue Classic Awards ticketUSD 53 = EUR 45

Exceptions are:

  • Infant tickets
  • Fully flexible tickets (only re-issue fee applies)
  • Tickets re-issued or refunded due to a schedule change
  • Trip in vain

Fees for inflight products

Fees for inflight productsEconomy ClassBusiness Class
Economy ComfortBetween 70-180na
Seat with extra legroomBetween 20-70 eurona
Seat in a row of two30 eurona
Dining on boardComplimentaryComplimentary
Entertainment on boardComplimentaryComplimentary

Additional fees

Additional feesEconomy ClassBusiness Class
Time to think$20$20
Flying Blue membershipComplimentaryComplimentary

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.