KLM Sizes: Luggage Allowance, Seats…

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 by Egle Goleckyte

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the jewel of airlines for traveling to and from the Netherlands. Forbes describes it as the best transatlantic airline for a flight experience that exceeds expectations. It’s no surprise you want to use KLM’s high-quality services for travel (skip straight to the KLM Sizes).

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There are some important guidelines to understand before you pack up and head to the airport. The number of bags you carry and anything else you take with you will need to meet certain requirements for size and weight. In this post, we’ll give you everything we have on KLM sizes for seats, luggage, pet carriers, and more.

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KLM Seat Size Charts

Widebody Jets KLM Sizes

Economy class

Aircraft	Seat Pitch	Seat Width	Seat Type	Video Type	Laptop Power	Power Type	Wi-Fi
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 1	31 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	None	None	No
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 1	35 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	None	None	No
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 2	31 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	None	None	No
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 2	35 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	None	None	No
Airbus A330-300 (333)	31 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Airbus A330-300 (333)	35 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 777-200ER (772)	31 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	None	None	No
Boeing 777-200ER (772)	35 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 777-300ER (77W)	31 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 777-300ER (77W)	34 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 787-10 (781)	31 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 787-9 (789)	31 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 787-9 (789)	35 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No

Premium Economy

Aircraft	Seat Pitch	Seat Width	Seat Type	Video Type	Laptop Power	Power Type	Wi-Fi
Boeing 787-10 (781)	35 in	17.5 in	Standard	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No

Business class

Aircraft	Seat Pitch	Seat Width	Seat Type	Video Type	Laptop Power	Power Type	Wi-Fi
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 1	60 in	20.25 in	Angle Lie Flat	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Airbus A330-200 (332) Layout 2	60 in	20.25 in	Flat Bed	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Airbus A330-300 (333)	60 in	20.25 in	Flat Bed	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 777-200ER (772)	63 in	20 in	Flat Bed	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 777-300ER (77W)	63 in	20.0 in	Flat Bed	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 787-10 (781)	60 in	20.25 in	Flat Bed	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 787-9 (789)	42 in	20.25 in	Flat Bed	On-Demand TV	All Seats	AC Power	No

Narrow-body Jets KLM Sizes

Economy class

Aircraft	Seat Pitch	Seat Width	Seat Type	Video Type	Laptop Power	Power Type	Wi-Fi
Boeing 737-700 (737)	30 in	17.0 in	Standard	None	None	None	No
Boeing 737-700 (737)	33 in	17.0 in	Standard	None	None	None	No
Boeing 737-800 (738)	30 in	17 in	Standard	None	None	None	No
Boeing 737-800 (738)	33 in	17 in	Standard	None	None	None	No
Boeing 737-900 (739)	30 in	17.0 in	Standard	None	None	None	No
Boeing 737-900 (739)	33 in	17.0 in	Standard	None	All Seats	AC Power	No
Embraer E-175	29 in	17 in	Standard	None	None	None	No
Embraer E-175	32 in	17 in	Standard	None	None	None	No
Embraer E-190	30 in	17 in	Standard	None	None	None	No
Embraer E-190	32 in	17 in	Standard	None	None	None	No

Business class

Aircraft	Seat Pitch	Seat Width	Seat Type	Video Type	Laptop Power	Power Type	Wi-Fi
Boeing 737-700 (737)	33 in	17.0 in	Standard	None	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 737-800 (738)	33 in	17 in	Standard	None	All Seats	AC Power	No
Boeing 737-900 (739)	33 in	17.0 in	Standard	None	All Seats	AC Power	No
Embraer E-175	32 in	17 in	Standard	None	None	None	No
Embraer E-190	32 in	17 in	Standard	None	None	None	No

KLM Carry-On Size Chart

Flight Class	Carry-On Allowance	Total Weight Limit
Economy Class	1 bag – 55 x 35 x 25 cm (22 x 14 x 10 in) 1 accessory – 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in)	12 kg (27 lbs.)
Premium Comfort	1 bag – 55 x 35 x 25 cm (22 x 14 x 10 in) 1 accessory – 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in)	18 kg (40 lbs.)
Business Class	2 bags – 55 x 35 x 25 cm (22 x 14 x 10 in)	18 kg (40 lbs.)

KLM Checked Luggage Size Chart

Related: What Size is Carry On Luggage?

Flight Class	No. of Items	Total Dimensions	Weight per Item
Economy Class	1 bag	158 cm (62 inches)	23 kg (51 lbs.)
Premium Comfort	2 bags	158 cm (62 inches)	23 kg (51 lbs.)
Business Class	2 bags	158 cm (62 inches)	23 kg (51 lbs.)

KLM Travel Allowances

There’s a lot to keep in mind before you pack your bags and head out for your flight. In this section, we’ll discuss your luggage allowance and traveling with kids and pets.

1. Traveling with Luggage

When it comes to baggage allowance, there is carry-on and check-in baggage. Each of these has its weight and size limits and you’ll need to know them before you take your entire closet with you. Let’s look at them in detail below.

Carry-On/Hand Baggage Allowance

The ideal sizes for your handbag or carry-on luggage are different for every travel class.

Economy Class

If you choose Economy Class you are allowed to carry a handbag with a maximum size of 55 x 35 x 25 cm. You can also carry one accessory with you as long as it doesn’t exceed 40 x 30 x 15 cm. This size is suitable for an item like a laptop or small handbag. The total weight of your hand baggage should be 12 kg at most.

Premium Comfort Class

This travel class allows you two hand baggage items. The largest size of each item should be 55 x 35 x 25 cm. You are also allowed to take an accessory measuring a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm. The combined weight limit of your hand baggage is 18 kg.

Business Class

Similar to your baggage allowance in Premium Comfort Class, you can bring two hand baggage. Even the handles and wheels of each item should be within the recommended size which is 55 x 35 x 25 cm. Additionally, the total weight of the items should not exceed 18 kg.

Note: If you are traveling with a child who will sit on your lap, you can only carry one hand baggage measuring 55 x 35 x 25 cm. The total weight of your hand baggage in this case is 12 kg.

Checked Baggage Allowance

Now, let’s review how many checked bags you can carry, the ideal sizes, and the weight limits.

Economy Class

Your flight destination and the type of ticket you have will determine how many checked bags you can take with you. A Light ticket doesn’t come with a checked bag allowance. If it’s important to carry luggage, you’ll want to take a Standard or Flex ticket because these tickets will allow you to carry one checked bag.

You can calculate the total size of your bag by adding the height, length, and width dimensions. The total size should not exceed 158 cm and the weight limit is 23 kg.

Premium Comfort Class

You can take two checked bags in Premium Comfort Class, each with a size of 158 cm and a weight limit of 23 kg.

Business Class

The allowance for flying Business Class is the same as Premium Comfort. The size of each of the two bags you can carry should be 158 cm at most and the weight should not exceed 23 kg.

Note: If you have a baby on your lap, you are allowed to carry one checked item for them as long as it doesn’t exceed 10 kg in weight.

2. Traveling with Special Baggage

Sometimes, you could be traveling with items that aren’t regular check-in or carry-on luggage. These items could be anything from sports equipment to musical instruments. In this case, you’ll need to know the following guidelines.

Sports Equipment

There are some sports items that require a reservation if you plan to carry them on your flight. Check out the requirements for different sports equipment right here. This will help you know whether you’ll be paying extra fees to transport your items as you travel.

Extra Items for Kids

If you need to carry extra items like strollers, back carriers, buggies, car seats, in-flight beds, or leg extensions in addition to your kid’s bag, you can. Some of the items might require a reservation so be sure to check before you head over to the airport.

Musical Instruments

A musical instrument can count as a hand baggage item if it meets the size and weight allowances. If it’s larger and heavier, you can alternatively book an extra seat for it. You don’t need to make reservations for musical instruments in this case.

Instruments heavier than 45 kg require an extra seat for transportation. Your musical instrument should not exceed a height of 140 cm. This allowance is even smaller, 122 cm, in European flights using Embraer planes.

You also have the option of taking your instrument as your checked luggage. If it is bigger than 300 cm and between 32 and 45 kg in weight, you should make a reservation early enough. If the instrument is heavier than 45 kg, you’ll need to look for another way to transport it to where you are going.

Wedding Dresses

Your wedding dress can come in place of your checked bag. You can also bring it in place of your hand baggage item during intercontinental flights provided there is sufficient storage space. The packaging of your wedding dress should meet the size and weight limitations.

Urns

If you are transporting a loved one’s ashes, you can carry an urn as your checked or hand baggage. You need to contact the airport in advance and ensure the urn is not metallic. The urn should be wrapped in a way that other passengers won’t be able to identify it and you’ll need a crematorium certificate at the security check-in at the airport.

3. Traveling with Pets

The only pets you can carry on KLM Airlines are cats and dogs. Your pet will have to be a minimum of 15 weeks old to be allowed to travel. Economy and Business travel classes are the only ones that allow you to travel with a pet in the cabin as long as it’s within Europe.

The correct size of your pet’s kennel is 46 x 28 x 24 cm because it’ll have to fit under the seat immediately ahead of you. The total weight of your pet and the kennel shouldn’t exceed 8 kg. Your pet will need to stay inside the kennel for the entire flight so you should ensure they are comfortable.

Intercontinental flights on Business and Premium Comfort travel classes don’t allow pets in the cabin. Unlike cabin travel, you can bring a maximum of 3 pets to the hold. You can have them in the same kennel if each of them isn’t heavier than 14 kg.

The total weight of your kennel and pet(s) in the hold should be under 75 kg. This makes it an ideal way to travel with a big pet. The maximum size of the kennel is 122 x 81 x 89 cm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What size is hand luggage on KLM sizes?

The maximum size of hand luggage acceptable when flying on KLM is 55 x 35 x 25 cm.

2. How many bags does KLM allow on international flights?

You can only check one bag measuring 158 cm (62 in) on international KLM flights.

3. Can I check in 2 bags with KLM?

If you need to check two bags with KLM, you need to book a Premium Comfort travel class. This will allow you to check two items measuring 158 cm each as long as they don’t exceed 23 kg.

4. How wide are seats in KLM sizes?

KLM seats range between 17 and 20.2 inches depending on the aircraft and travel class you choose.

5. How big is an economy seat in KLM sizes?

A seat in KLM Economy measures about 17.5 inches in width.

6. What’s the biggest KLM airplane?

The Boeing 777-200ER is the largest twin jet in the world. It can easily accommodate up to 320 passengers.

Conclusion

KLM Airlines isn’t just the flagship airline of the Netherlands, it’s also one of the best in the world for transatlantic travel. There are different rules about what you can carry on board a plane during your flight. As long as you meet these requirements, your experience will be smooth.

If you have any questions about KLM sizes, ask them below!

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