Does the Rimowa Essential Cabin fit KLM's cabin bag?

No. Too wide by 4 cm. It's 39 cm side to side and KLM allows 35 cm. It's too big for KLM's personal item (15 cm too long).

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Won't fit

Too wide by 4 cm. It's 39 cm side to side and KLM allows 35 cm.

BagRimowa Essential Cabin

Cabin bagKLM

Length: 55of 55 cmExact fit
Width: 39of 35 cm4 cm over
Depth: 23of 25 cm2 cm spare

Weight12 kg limit, shared

Packed weightkg

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg, leaving 8.8 kg for your things.

What you can do

Take a bag 35 cm wide or less. 3 bags we list fit.
Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.
Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

We haven't checked this bag's size against the brand yet.

See bags that fit KLM

KLM rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Side by side

Rimowa Essential Cabin against KLM's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin bag: 55 × 35 × 25 cm, 12 kg
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	55 cm	55 cm	Exact
Width	39 cm	35 cm	4 cm over
Depth	23 cm	25 cm	2 cm spare

Personal item: 40 × 30 × 15 cm, 12 kg
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	55 cm	40 cm	15 cm over
Width	39 cm	30 cm	9 cm over
Depth	23 cm	15 cm	8 cm over

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg of the 12 kg limit.

KLM rules worth knowing

Cabin bag and personal item together must not exceed 12 kg.

Airlines where the Rimowa Essential Cabin fits

Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines All airlines

Bags that fit KLM's cabin bag

Biggest first.

CabinZero Classic 36L45 × 31 × 20 cmFits4 cm to spareBag page
WANDF Personal Item Duffel45 × 32 × 16 cmFits3 cm to spareBag page
Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag27 × 18 × 5.5 cmFits17 cm to spareBag page

Good to know

What can I do if the Rimowa Essential Cabin is too big for KLM?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller cabin bag. The Rimowa Essential Cabin does fit Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

What is KLM's cabin bag size limit?

KLM's cabin bag limit is 55 × 35 × 25 cm, up to 12 kg shared across your cabin items.

Which other bags fit KLM?

CabinZero Classic 36L, WANDF Personal Item Duffel and Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag fit with room to spare.