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Everything you need to know about baggage
Your
hand baggage
can measure up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm / 21.5 x 14 x 10 in and your accessory up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm / 15.5 x 12 x 5.5 in. Both items combined must not exceed 12 kg.
If your flight is full or depending on the type of aircraft, it may not be possible to carry your hand baggage on board, even if it has the correct dimensions and weight. For the comfort and safety of all concerned, we will check it in and carry it in the hold, free of charge.
Please note: Your checked baggage must have a baggage tag with a bar code.
Once the baggage tag has been securely attached, all you need to do is then drop it off at the baggage drop-off counter!
To help us identify your baggage more easily, it is a good idea to place baggage tags with your contact information on the inside and outside of each baggage item.
The weight and number of baggage items permitted in the hold depends on your travel cabin and type of ticket.
If your flight is full or depending on the type of aircraft, it may not be possible to carry your hand baggage on board, even if it has the correct dimensions and weight. For the comfort and safety of all concerned, we will check it in and carry it in the hold, free of charge.
Please note: Your checked baggage must have a baggage tag with a bar code.
Once the baggage tag has been securely attached, all you need to do is then drop it off at the baggage drop-off counter!
To help us identify your baggage more easily, it is a good idea to place baggage tags with your contact information on the inside and outside of each baggage item.
The weight and number of baggage items permitted in the hold depends on your travel cabin and type of ticket.
Everything you need to know about baggage drop-off the day before departure
Are you leaving from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport? Take advantage of our free baggage drop-off service the day before departure. On the day of your flight, simply go straight to the boarding hall and board the aircraft without going to the baggage drop-off counter!
We are ready to welcome you every day from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Terminal 2F, Departures level, Check-in Area 3.
This service is available only on the day before your departure, starting from 30 hours before your flight's departure, for all destinations except the United States and Israel.
We are ready to welcome you every day from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Terminal 2F, Departures level, Check-in Area 3.
This service is available only on the day before your departure, starting from 30 hours before your flight's departure, for all destinations except the United States and Israel.
Entry regulations for minors
Enhanced checks for unaccompanied minors. Here are our recommendations.
If you are traveling with your child but he does not have the same last name as you, please bring proof that you are his or her parent (birth certificate, family record book).
If your child is traveling alone outside France, you must obtain an authorization to leave the country (known as an AST).
If you are traveling with your child but he does not have the same last name as you, please bring proof that you are his or her parent (birth certificate, family record book).
If your child is traveling alone outside France, you must obtain an authorization to leave the country (known as an AST).
Arrive early at the airport
Leaving from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport?
You'll find the recommended arrival time at the airport on your boarding pass. This is based on your flight and peak travel times.
Leaving from Paris-Orly airport?
During peak periods, we recommend you arrive at the airport:
- 2 hours before departure on flights within metropolitan France and Europe
- or 3 hours before departure for intercontinental flights, including towards French overseas departments
Passing through security checkpoints and border control
Waiting times at the security checkpoints and border controls can be very long, so please allow plenty of time for this step.
In Paris and Marseille, you can pass through border control more quickly thanks to PARAFE (automated border control gates).
In Paris and Marseille, you can pass through border control more quickly thanks to PARAFE (automated border control gates).
Everything you need to know about baggage
Your
hand baggage
can measure up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm / 21.5 x 14 x 10 in and your accessory up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm / 15.5 x 12 x 5.5 in. Both items combined must not exceed 12 kg.
If your flight is full or depending on the type of aircraft, it may not be possible to carry your hand baggage on board, even if it has the correct dimensions and weight. For the comfort and safety of all concerned, we will check it in and carry it in the hold, free of charge.
Please note: Your checked baggage must have a baggage tag with a bar code.
Once the baggage tag has been securely attached, all you need to do is then drop it off at the baggage drop-off counter!
To help us identify your baggage more easily, it is a good idea to place baggage tags with your contact information on the inside and outside of each baggage item.
The weight and number of baggage items permitted in the hold depends on your travel cabin and type of ticket.
If your flight is full or depending on the type of aircraft, it may not be possible to carry your hand baggage on board, even if it has the correct dimensions and weight. For the comfort and safety of all concerned, we will check it in and carry it in the hold, free of charge.
Please note: Your checked baggage must have a baggage tag with a bar code.
Once the baggage tag has been securely attached, all you need to do is then drop it off at the baggage drop-off counter!
To help us identify your baggage more easily, it is a good idea to place baggage tags with your contact information on the inside and outside of each baggage item.
The weight and number of baggage items permitted in the hold depends on your travel cabin and type of ticket.
Everything you need to know about baggage drop-off the day before departure
Are you leaving from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport? Take advantage of our free baggage drop-off service the day before departure. On the day of your flight, simply go straight to the boarding hall and board the aircraft without going to the baggage drop-off counter!
We are ready to welcome you every day from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Terminal 2F, Departures level, Check-in Area 3.
This service is available only on the day before your departure, starting from 30 hours before your flight's departure, for all destinations except the United States and Israel.
We are ready to welcome you every day from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Terminal 2F, Departures level, Check-in Area 3.
This service is available only on the day before your departure, starting from 30 hours before your flight's departure, for all destinations except the United States and Israel.
Entry regulations for minors
Enhanced checks for unaccompanied minors. Here are our recommendations.
If you are traveling with your child but he does not have the same last name as you, please bring proof that you are his or her parent (birth certificate, family record book).
If your child is traveling alone outside France, you must obtain an authorization to leave the country (known as an AST).
If you are traveling with your child but he does not have the same last name as you, please bring proof that you are his or her parent (birth certificate, family record book).
If your child is traveling alone outside France, you must obtain an authorization to leave the country (known as an AST).
Arrive early at the airport
Leaving from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport?
You'll find the recommended arrival time at the airport on your boarding pass. This is based on your flight and peak travel times.
Leaving from Paris-Orly airport?
During peak periods, we recommend you arrive at the airport:
- 2 hours before departure on flights within metropolitan France and Europe
- or 3 hours before departure for intercontinental flights, including towards French overseas departments
Passing through security checkpoints and border control
Waiting times at the security checkpoints and border controls can be very long, so please allow plenty of time for this step.
In Paris and Marseille, you can pass through border control more quickly thanks to PARAFE (automated border control gates).
In Paris and Marseille, you can pass through border control more quickly thanks to PARAFE (automated border control gates).
DRONES, HOVERBOARDS AND MORE
Would you like to travel with a drone, a hoverboard, or any other device that uses lithium batteries? Certain devices are not permitted aboard aircraft, while others are subject to regulations. What can you take on board? Into the cabin? Into the hold? Do you need prior approval? Take a look at our information.
Everything you need to know about lithium batteries, at a glance
SkyPriority Passengers
SkyPriority passengers benefit from a number of ground services that guarantee simplified and priority access in the airport.
SkyPriority zones at the airport Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
SkyPriority passengers traveling with children will be welcomed at the Elite priority baggage drop-off counters.
SkyPriority zones at the airport Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
- Terminal 2F: Zone 2 for flights to countries within the Schengen area and intercontinental flights leaving from Terminal 2F.
- Terminal 2E: Zones 6 and 7 for flights to non-Schengen countries within Europe and intercontinental flights leaving from Terminal 2E.
SkyPriority passengers traveling with children will be welcomed at the Elite priority baggage drop-off counters.