Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
French bee cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against French bee's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth), 45.2 in.
Weight: 12 kg (26 lb)
Will your bag fit French bee?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Must fit under the seat in front. Counts toward the shared 12 kg (26 lb) cabin limit.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. 12 kg is the combined limit for carry-on plus personal item. Large backpacks are not accepted as carry-on.
What each French bee fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Light | Included | Included (12 kg) | Checked bag extra. |
| Bee Light+ | Included | Included (12 kg) | Checked bag extra. |
| Bee Smart | Included | Included (12 kg) | Checked bag included. |
| Bee Flex | Included | Included (12 kg) | Checked bag included. |
| Premium Smart | Included | Included (12 kg) | 2 checked bags included. |
| Premium Flex | Included | Included (12 kg) | 2 checked bags included. |
Will a standard carry-on fit French bee?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On French bee it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 0.6 cm (0.2 in) too wide; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (5 cm (2 in) too wide; 115 cm in total against a 115 cm limit).
French bee's cabin bag allowance holds about 48 litres. 65 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit French bee
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 584 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 2.4 cm (0.9 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 9.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 113 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 9.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 9.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 9.4 kg left for packing
All bags that fit French bee →
If your bag is too big at the gate
French bee doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on French bee
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags. No power-bank rules found on pages read. The baggage page only covers e-bike/scooter lithium batteries (100-160 Wh in carry-on, max 2, banned in hold).
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Carry-on included on all fares for tickets bought after 17 February 2025.
- One 12 kg (26 lb) limit covers carry-on and personal item together.
- Large backpacks are not accepted as carry-on.
Airlines with similar limits
- Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- KLM: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Avianca: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- LATAM Airlines: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
French bee bag questions
What size is the French bee personal item?
French bee's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Must fit under the seat in front. Counts toward the shared 12 kg (26 lb) cabin limit.
How big can a French bee cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), and no heavier than 12 kg (26 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit French bee's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 584 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on French bee?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage page (US English) · help centre: weight and size of carry-on luggage · fare families · hand baggage service page. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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