KLM Royal Dutch Airlines vs British Airways
Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and British Airways, side by side.
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
British Airways allows the larger carry-on — its longest side is 56 cm, versus 55 cm for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Both allow the same largest personal item (40 cm).
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- Max dimensions
- 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- 12 kg combined
- Pieces
- 1
- Max dimensions
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- 23 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | British Airways |
|---|---|---|
| carryOn | 55 × 35 × 25 cm · Not published · 12 kg combined · 1 pc Maximum 55x35x25 cm including handles and wheels; weight is combined with the small bag. Economy (Light/Standard/Flex): 1 hand baggage plus 1 small bag, combined up to 12 kg. Premium Comfort: 2 hand baggage plus 1 small bag, combined up to 12 kg. Business: 2 hand baggage plus 1 small bag, combined up to 18 kg. Basic fare excludes hand baggage (can be purchased). From the US, TSA limits to 1 hand baggage plus 1 small bag. | 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Not published · 23 kg per piece · 1 pc including wheels and handles Must fit in the overhead locker |
| personalItem | 40 × 30 × 15 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc Small bag max 40x30x15 cm; its weight is included in the cabin baggage limit (combined). One small bag always allowed free, placed under the seat in front. On full flights hand baggage may be checked free at the gate. | 40 × 30 × 15 cm · Not published · 23 kg per piece · 1 pc including wheels and handles Must be stowed under the seat in front of you |
Sources
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Hand baggage allowance - KLM Official · unverified Last checked: 2026-10-11