Official airline data, verified 2026-07-08
Air France carry-on size
Air France's carry-on limit is 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in (wheels and handles included). Check your own bag against it below.
Carry-on max
21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in
26 lb limit
Personal item
16 x 12 x 6 in
under the seat
Carry-on fee
Free
on standard fares
1st checked bag
Varies
route-based
Will your bag fit Air France?
Air France cabin limit: 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in (wheels and handles included)
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A 22 x 14 x 9 in bag is over Air France's carry-on limit by 0.3 in.
How we measured
- Your bag 22 in x 14 in x 9 in vs Air France carry-on max 21.7 in x 13.8 in x 9.9 in (largest side to largest side).
- Longest side: 22 in vs 21.7 in allowance -> over by 0.3 in.
- Middle side: 14 in vs 13.8 in allowance -> over by 0.2 in.
- Shortest side: 9 in vs 9.9 in allowance -> 0.9 in to spare.
- Linear total: 45 in vs 45.4 in limit -> within limit.
- Result: over Air France's carry-on limit; it has to be checked.
- It is over the personal-item max 16 in x 12 in x 6 in, so it does not count as an under-seat item.
Carry-ons that do fit Air France
Sized within Air France's 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in carry-on limit.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack18 x 12 x 7.5 inAmazon 
Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L20.9 x 13 x 7 inAmazon 
Delsey Paris Flanerie SE Carry-On Spinner 21"21.25 x 13.75 x 9.25 inAmazon 
Level8 Luminous Textured 18" Carry-On20.2 x 13.7 x 9.2 inAmazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links are affiliate links; it costs you nothing extra.
Popular bags vs Air France's carry-on limit
| Bag | Size (in) | Verdict | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | 18 x 12 x 7.5 | Fits | Amazon |
| Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L | 20.9 x 13 x 7 | Fits | Amazon |
| Delsey Paris Flanerie SE Carry-On Spinner 21" | 21.25 x 13.75 x 9.25 | Tight | Amazon |
| Level8 Luminous Textured 18" Carry-On | 20.2 x 13.7 x 9.2 | Tight | Amazon |
| Calpak Ambeur Carry-On Luggage | 21 x 13.8 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Calpak Hue Carry-On Luggage | 21 x 13.8 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack | 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 | Tight | Amazon |
| Delsey Paris Chatelet Air 2.0 Carry-On Spinner 19" | 21.75 x 13.75 x 10 | Oversized | Amazon |
| Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44L | 21.5 x 14 x 9 | Oversized | Amazon |
| Osprey Sojourn Porter 46 Travel Pack | 21.5 x 14 x 9 | Oversized | Amazon |
| Tumi 19 Degree International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On | 21.8 x 14 x 9 | Oversized | Amazon |
| Béis The Hybrid Carry-On Roller | 22 x 14 x 9 | Oversized | Amazon |
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Bag dimensions are manufacturer-stated exterior sizes; verify a borderline case before you fly.
Does a 22 x 14 x 9 carry-on fit on Air France?
No. Air France's published limit is 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches, smaller than the US-standard 22 x 14 x 9 carry-on, so a bag that size risks a gate check. Run your exact bag through the fit tool above.
Does Air France measure with wheels and handles?
Yes. Air France's 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inch limit is an external measurement that includes wheels and handles, so measure your bag at its widest points, not the manufacturer's case-only size.
Air France carry-on size in cm
Air France's carry-on limit is 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches), with a 26 lb weight limit.
Air France checked bag size and weight limit
Air France's standard checked bag limit is 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and 50 lb. Overweight fees start at 51 lb. The absolute maximum accepted is 70.5 lb and 62 linear inches. See the full checked bag, or hold baggage, size comparison on the hold baggage size page.
Native published unit is cm; dimIn (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in) is Air France's own published inch equivalent, not a raw 2.54 conversion (both are official numbers, within tolerance of each other). Official wording: 'The maximum dimensions for hand baggage are 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in), including pockets, wheels, and handles.' WEIGHT IS A COMBINED LIMIT covering the hand-baggage item AND the personal accessory together, not the hand bag alone: Economy cabin = 12 kg/26 lb combined; Premium Economy, Business, and La Première cabins = 18 kg/40 lb combined. weightLb here (26) reflects the Economy combined figure; see personalItem.notes for the shared-allowance detail. linearIn is a DERIVED sum (l+w+h); Air France does not publish a stated linear-inch limit.
Official: 'you can bring 1 personal accessory which should not exceed the following dimensions: 40 x 30 x 15 cm / 16 x 12 x 6 in.' weightLb is null here because Air France does NOT publish a separate personal-item weight - the accessory shares the SAME combined weight cap as the carry-on (12 kg/26 lb in Economy; 18 kg/40 lb in Premium Economy/Business/La Première). The personal item is included on ALL fares, including Economy Light/Basic (unlike the carry-on, which may be excluded on the cheapest fare - see basicEconomy).
Air France's lowest fare does NOT include a full carry-on.
Air France's lowest Economy fares (Light/Basic) may include ZERO free hand baggage - only the personal item/small bag is guaranteed. Official wording (airfrance.us): 'For the Economy cabin, [passengers are] allowed 0 to 1 hand baggage depending on the fare chosen, plus 1 small bag with a maximum total weight of 12 kg/26.4 lb.' Passengers on a Light/Basic ticket may purchase ONE 'Hand Baggage' option to add a full carry-on (limited to a single purchase per ticket, per the Conditions of Sale for the additional Baggage Option page). Economy Light/Basic also includes 0 free checked bags. Standard and Flex Economy fares include the full 1 free carry-on + 1 personal item + 1 checked bag (23 kg/50 lb).
Air France baggage FAQs
What is Air France's carry-on size limit?
Air France's carry-on allowance is 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches, including wheels and handles (45.4 linear inches), with a 26 lb weight limit.
Does Air France charge for a carry-on bag?
No. A carry-on bag is free on Air France (Economy Standard/Flex, Premium Economy, Business, La Première (all fares EXCEPT Economy Light/Basic, which may include 0 free hand baggage - see basicEconomy)).
What is Air France's personal item size?
Air France's personal item limit is 16 x 12 x 6 inches. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
What is Air France's checked bag size and weight limit?
Air France's standard checked bag limit is 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and 50 lb. Above that, oversize or overweight fees apply up to an absolute maximum of 70.5 lb and 62 linear inches.
Can I bring a carry-on on Air France's cheapest fare?
Not always. Air France's lowest Economy fares (Light/Basic) may include ZERO free hand baggage - only the personal item/small bag is guaranteed. Official wording (airfrance.us): 'For the Economy cabin, [passengers are] allowed 0 to 1 hand baggage depending on the fare chosen, plus 1 small bag with a maximum total weight of 12 kg/26.4 lb.' Passengers on a Light/Basic ticket may purchase ONE 'Hand Baggage' option to add a full carry-on (limited to a single purchase per ticket, per the Conditions of Sale for the additional Baggage Option page). Economy Light/Basic also includes 0 free checked bags. Standard and Flex Economy fares include the full 1 free carry-on + 1 personal item + 1 checked bag (23 kg/50 lb).