Oversized baggage

A piece of baggage weighing more than 32Kg/70 lb.
A piece of baggage whose dimensions exceed 158cm/62 in. (height + length + width).

To transport an oversized baggage item, you must purchase an additional baggage allowance. The total cost is calculated according to the excess baggage rate charged for your destination.
Please note: for baggage weighing more than 32 kg, prior authorization is required.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs must be labeled and placed in adequate protective covering.
You may transport up to 2 wheelchairs free of charge in the hold.

Hunting rifles for sport use

Air rifles and hunting rifles are regulated weapons.
Their transport requires specific authorization and an accord. Indicate these items when reserving your trip (by telephone or at an agency) to obtain the necessary transport accord.

Hunting rifles must be unloaded and packed separately from ammunition. You must indicate these items at check-in.

This material is included in the baggage allowance.

To transport a rifle, you must hold: - a firearms license, to be shown at check-in, - the documents necessary for the transport of weapons and ammunition (export/import licenses, authorizations delivered by local and national authorities).

Ammunition

The following items are accepted:

ammunition for all hunting weapons
ammunition for weapons of a caliber lower than 19.1 mm.

However, their transport requires specific authorization and an accord. Indicate these items when booking your trip (by telephone or at a ticket office) to obtain the necessary transport accord.
Ammunition must be stored in a rigid cardboard, wood, or metal container, and respect the limit of 5Kg/11 lb. per passenger. Cartridges must be stored in the proper packaging. All empty space must be filled with a padding material to avoid slippage during flight.

Musical instruments

Your musical instrument must not exceed a maximum weight of 75Kg/165 lb.

Please note: some musical instruments are accepted in the cabin without prior agreement: violins, mandolins, banjos, etc.
They must not measure more than 55cm/21.7 in. (L) x 35cm/13.8 in. (W) x 25cm/9.8 in. (H)
The container must have rounded edges.
It is not possible to increase the weight allowance.
An accord is necessary for the transport of oversized and fragile instruments that require a seat (cellos, bass, etc.).
For more information, contact Air France or your travel agency.

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*.

Please note: 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