China Airlines Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance
China Airlines: carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm, 7 kg, personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm.
Baggage allowance for China Airlines · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
Each cabin bag is up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (115 cm in total) and 7 kg. Economy and Premium Economy get one, Business two, each plus a personal item.
Each free checked bag is up to 158 cm in total dimensions. Economy bags are 23 kg, Premium Economy 28 kg and Business 32 kg; how many Economy bags are included depends on the fare and route.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for China Airlines · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit China Airlines?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for China AirlinesThe three baggage types, explained
Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cabin bag free on China Airlines?
Yes, according to China Airlines' published policy: one cabin bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), 7 kg (15 lb), plus a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Basic fares and flights operated by partner airlines can differ, so check the allowance on your booking.
What happens if my bag doesn't fit China Airlines' sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare China Airlines can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on China Airlines' own fees page. China Airlines baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my China Airlines cabin bag?
Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against China Airlines.
