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Checked baggage

Number of baggage items allowed, weight limit, authorized content, and dangerous goods... Find out all you need to know about preparing your checked baggage in order to check in with ease.

Did you know? Since March 28, 2010*, the baggage transport rules for Air France flights are simpler and more beneficial to passengers: depending on your travel class, check 1, 2, or 3 baggage items weighing 23 kg or less each at no extra charge!

* If you purchased your ticket before March 28, 2010, the baggage allowance in effect is the one indicated on your Itinerary receipt.

Certain items and objects, referred to as "dangerous goods", present a risk to the health and security of you and other passengers. Some are prohibited, while others are subject to regulations.

Prohibited goods

For your security, some items are strictly prohibited on board. They must never be placed in your checked baggage.
  • Matches, cigarette lighters and lighter fluid.
  • Electrolyte batteries.
  • Fireworks, firecrackers, signal flares, cap or toy guns, firelighters, tear gas.
  • Camp stoves, gas canisters, SCUBA tanks.
  • Paints, varnishes, lacquers.
  • Toxic, infectious, and radioactive materials.
  • Chemical products, fertilizers, weed killers, pesticides, insecticides.
  • Strippers, bleach, chlorine, cleaning products.
  • Inflammable liquids like fuel, thinners, solvents, and acetones.
  • Mercury thermometers and barometers.
  • Animal-based products: the air transport (cabin, hold, or freight) of any kind of meat from wild animals is strictly prohibited in the European Union. Passengers violating this prohibition may face criminal charges*. More information on the European Union portal.

* Conforming to article L237-3 of the French rural and maritime fishing code.

Regulated goods

The following items may be transported in the hold on Air France flights as long as you request and receive our transport accord prior to the flight and respect the applicable limits and regulations.

Animal-based products

Importing certain animal-based products into European Union (EU) countries is subject to prohibitions and highly strict regulations due to the risk of introducing diseases. Undeclared transport of these products is punishable by fine or criminal prosecution*.

More information on the European Union portal

* Conforming to article L237-3 of the French rural and maritime fishing code.