KLM Hand Luggage 2026: Sizes, Weight and Best Cabin Bag
Flying KLM? Good news: KLM isn't a budget airline, so most Economy fares simply include hand luggage — you don't have to pay extra the way you do with low-cost carriers. Much nicer. Below is the complete KLM hand luggage 2026 guide — the exact sizes, the weight and what each fare includes — plus the ideal bag that stays comfortably within the limits.
KLM hand luggage 2026: what can you take?
In KLM Economy you may take (depending on your fare) one piece of hand luggage in the overhead bin plus a small personal item. The rules (as of 2026):
| Type | Maximum size | Weight | Included? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand luggage (overhead bin) | 55 x 35 x 25 cm | max. 12 kg combined | With Light, Standard and Flex |
| Small item (under the seat) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | With every fare | |
| Checked baggage | varies | up to 23 kg | Depends on fare / for a fee |
Last updated: June 2026. Sizes include handles and wheels. KLM can change its policy — always check your booking.
Hand luggage is usually included
Unlike budget airlines, KLM doesn't make you pay extra for hand luggage on a Light, Standard or Flex fare: you may take one piece of hand luggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) plus a small item (40 x 30 x 15 cm), up to 12 kg combined. Only on the bare-bones Basic fare are you limited to the small item.
Our Lundholm Underseater (40 x 30 x 16 cm, 22 liters) fits comfortably within the KLM hand luggage size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm. It opens like a suitcase and has a padded 15.6" laptop compartment, a TSA lock and waterproof material — ideal if you want to make the most of your included hand luggage.
The ideal KLM cabin bag
Lundholm Underseater — 40 x 30 x 16 cm, fits comfortably within KLM's 55 x 35 x 25 cm hand luggage. 22L, laptop compartment, TSA lock, waterproof.
€ 49.95 € 64.95
Bags and leather goods ship within the EU only. Jewelry ships worldwide.
Take care with a Basic ticket
If you have a Basic ticket, you may only take the small item of 40 x 30 x 15 cm. The Underseater (40 x 30 x 16 cm) is just 1 cm too deep for that — in that case choose a Light fare or higher, and the Underseater falls within your included hand luggage of 55 x 35 x 25 cm. Keep an eye on the combined weight of 12 kg as well.
Frequently asked questions about KLM hand luggage 2026
How much hand luggage can you take with KLM?
In Economy (Light, Standard, Flex) you may take one piece of hand luggage of 55 x 35 x 25 cm plus a small item of 40 x 30 x 15 cm, up to 12 kg combined. With a Basic ticket you may only take the small item.
How heavy can KLM hand luggage be?
Your hand luggage and small item together may weigh no more than 12 kg. The sizes include handles and wheels.
Is hand luggage free with KLM?
Yes, on Light, Standard and Flex fares hand luggage is included — you don't pay extra the way you do with many budget airlines. Only on the Basic fare is just the small item included.
Does the Lundholm Underseater fit KLM?
Yes, with room to spare. The Underseater (40 x 30 x 16 cm) fits within KLM's hand luggage size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm (Light fare and higher). For the small item on a Basic ticket (40 x 30 x 15 cm) it is just 1 cm too deep.
What happens if my hand luggage is too big or too heavy?
Then you have to check it in at the gate and you pay a surcharge. So choose a bag that stays within 55 x 35 x 25 cm and keep under the combined weight of 12 kg.
Love, the Lundholm team
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