KLM Baggage Fees 2013

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Any baggage you wish to take with you on top of the standard amount is called excess baggage. The excess baggage fee is determined at the airport according to the number of pieces, weight and dimensions of your baggage.

For each piece of check-in baggage that weighs more, you will need to pay a fee. Any piece of baggage that weighs more than 32 kg (70.5 lbs) will have to be transported as cargo.

For KLM flights, you can arrange to take extra baggage at a discount of 20% or more:
When booking your flight at KLM.com
At Manage my Booking
When you check in online

Or you can arrange for extra baggage at the airport at the standard airport fees.

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

Arranging extra baggage online at KLM.com is not possible if you will be departing from Australia, Cyprus, The Czech Republic, France, Germany (Berlin, Munich or Frankfurt), Ireland or the United States (except from Chicago, San Francisco or Washington DC). In this case, you can arrange for your extra baggage at the airport. This means that the discount will not apply.

The excess baggage fees differ per flight. You can use the table below to find which zone applies to your flight.

Zone 1:
Within France and the Netherlands, Within the Caribbean (Air France flights only)

Zone 2:
Within Europe (including Armenia, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine), Between Europe and Israel, Between Europe and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia)
Between DOM (French overseas territories) and metropolitan France
Between French Saint Martin and Metropolitan France

KLM flights between (and vice versa):
Kuala Lumpur - Jakarta, Bangkok - Taipei, Damman - Doha, Kuwait - Bahrain, Muscat - Abu Dhabi, Singapore - Denpasar, Air France flights between Bangkok and Hanoi/Saigon, Air France flights from Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Port-au-Prince, Pointe-à-Pitre to Miami

Zone 3:
To or from the United States or Canada

Between Europe and the Middle East, including Egypt and Libya, Between Europe and India
Air France flights between Los Angeles and Papeete, Air France flights from Miami to Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre

Zone 4: Rest of the world

Fees for excess baggage
If you depart from Europe (including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia), the fees quoted below are in EUR (or the equivalent in the currency with which you purchased your ticket).

If you depart from Canada, you pay the fees quoted in CAD.

For flights from other countries, the fees quoted in USD (or the local equivalent) apply.

Our excess baggage fees apply to a one-way trip in which all the legs (or at least the first one) are operated by KLM or AIR FRANCE. If all the legs in your entire outward-bound flight plan are operated by another airline, please ask your travel agent (or that airline) about the excess baggage fees.

If more than one of the fees listed here applies, the sum of these fees will be charged.



* Brazil: only if your journey starts in Brazil you may bring 2 pieces of check-in baggage on your outbound and return flight (each piece may weigh up to 32 kg / 70.5 lbs).
** When departing from the United States to Europe: USD 100. When departing from Europe to the United States: EUR 70
*** Sports equipment are bicycles, golf bags, hockey, ski and diving equipment.
**** When departing from the United States to Europe: USD 285
***** When departing from the United States to Europe: USD 210 for tickets issued per 16 April 2012

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).

Special baggage
We are happy to transport your special baggage, such as sports equipment, medical devices and pets.

You always need to make a reservation for the transport of your special baggage at least 48 hours before departure. This can be done easily online through Manage my Booking or by calling KLM Telephone Reservations

You may take various types of sports equipment as part of your standard amount of baggage. If you bring these items in addition to your standard baggage allowance or bring any other special baggage, you will need to pay a fee.

Firearms, pointed, sharp edged or blunt items and explosive, flammable, chemical and toxic substances are prohibited. Special rules also apply to liquids carried in your hand baggage.

Special facilities and assistance are available for physically challenged passengers. These include taking the passenger’s own wheelchair on board.

Fees for special baggage
If you depart from Europe (including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia), the fees quoted below are in EUR (or the equivalent in the currency with which you purchased your ticket).
If you depart from Canada, you pay the fees quoted in CAD.
For flights from other countries, the fees quoted in USD (or the local equivalent) apply.

A set of sports equipment is considered to be a standard piece of baggage as long as each set (or piece) weighs no more than 23 kg (50.5 lbs). This applies to golf bags and hockey, ski and diving equipment (except tanks) and surfing equipment of up to 107 cm (42 in) in length.

If you take a set of sports equipment in addition to your standard baggage allowance, or if your sports equipment is too large or too heavy, it still counts as a standard piece of baggage. You will then pay a fee per one-way journey. See the table for excess baggage fees above.

You can arrange for special baggage online through Manage my Booking or call KLM Telephone Reservations concerning the types of special baggage listed below that may never be included in the standard baggage allowance. This means that a fee is always charged for them:



* When departing from Europe to the United States: EUR 210
** When departing from the United States to Europe: USD 105 for tickets issued per 16 April 2012
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.

Baggage for children younger than 2 years
You may take the following amount of baggage for a child younger than 2 years who does not have a booked seat:
One piece of check-in baggage with items for baby care, not exceeding 10 kg (22 lbs).
A fully collapsible stroller or pram. You may check this in free of charge as check-in baggage. A very small stroller may be carried as cabin baggage if space permits. This baby stroller/baby carriage may have a protective cover but if this protective cover contains any other items, it will be considered to be an extra carry-on item.
One piece of hand baggage with essential baby care articles not exceeding 10 kg (22 lbs) and no larger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.5 x 13.5 x 10 inches).

If you have booked a seat for your child, you may take your own car/child seat on board. This seat must fit between the armrests of the aircraft seat and not exceed a width of 42 cm (16.5 inches). Only car/child seats that display no defects and bear a visible seal of approval awarded by the European Union or any other official government agency may be used on board.

Official seals of approval:
UN Standard ECE R44-03 and 44-04
US FMVSS no. 213
Canadian CMVSS 213/123.1
German TÜV/958-01/2001
Types approved by Transport Canada
Types approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Types approved by the Joint Civil Aviation Authority (JAA)

Advance reservation is required if you wish to bring a car/child seat on board or require a seat for a second baby.

Musical instruments
You can bring your musical instrument in one of four ways:

As check-in baggage:
Your musical instrument must be packed in a hard case. We are not liable for damage if your instrument is not properly packed. The standard excess baggage fees apply if your total baggage including instrument and packaging exceed the maximum free allowance.
A musical instrument with a length of up to 100 cm (39 inches) can be transported as a single item of baggage, within your standard baggage allowance. If your instrument with packaging is larger than 203 cm (80 inches) (l + w + h), or is heavier than 32 kg (70 lbs), then you should request permission.

As hand baggage:
You may take a musical instrument, such as a guitar or smaller instrument, with you as hand luggage, but not in addition to your standard hand baggage allowance. The total dimensions may not exceed 115 cm/45 in (l + w + h).

On an extra seat:
Larger instruments which do not fit in the overhead baggage compartment or under the seat can be taken into the cabin to be transported on a seat booked in advance. This is only possible if your instrument is not longer than 140 cm (55 inches) and does not weigh more than 46 kg (100 lbs). Please always contact KLM Telephone Reservations at least 48 hours before departure to book a seat for your instrument.

As freight:
If your musical instrument weighs in excess of 46 kilograms (100 lbs) or is larger than 406 cm (160 inches) (l + w + h) you may only transport your instrument as freight using AIR FRANCE-KLM Cargo.

KLM Sporting Equipment Policies ↑ Back to Top

Item	Accepts	View Policy
Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows		KLM Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows Policy	All Airline's Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows Policies
Bikes		KLM Bikes Policy	All Airline's Bikes Policies
Fishing Equipment		KLM Fishing Equipment Policy	All Airline's Fishing Equipment Policies
Golf Clubs		KLM Golf Clubs Policy	All Airline's Golf Clubs Policies
Kayaks		KLM Kayaks Policy	All Airline's Kayaks Policies
Skis		KLM Skis Policy	All Airline's Skis Policies
Snowboards		KLM Snowboards Policy	All Airline's Snowboards Policies
Windsurfing Equipment		KLM Windsurfing Equipment Policy	All Airline's Windsurfing Equipment Policies