China Eastern Airlines Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance
China Eastern Airlines: carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 8 kg, personal item up to 35 × 32 × 18 cm.
Baggage allowance for China Eastern 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 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Economy and Premium Economy get one 8 kg bag, Business two of 8 kg and First two of 10 kg. The same rule applies on domestic and international flights.
On international flights each bag is up to 158 cm; Economy bags are 23 kg and Business/First bags 32 kg. Economy gets two bags on routes to the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Japan and Australia, one to Europe and most of Asia, and Basic Economy one fewer. China Eastern gives 35 × 32 × 18 cm as the space under the seat for the free personal item.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for China Eastern Airlines · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Cabin allowance by fare
The figures above are the standard allowance. On China Eastern Airlines it changes with the fare or cabin you book.
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit China Eastern Airlines?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for China Eastern 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 Eastern Airlines?
Yes, according to China Eastern Airlines' published policy: one cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), 8 kg (18 lb), plus a personal item up to 35 × 32 × 18 cm (13.8 × 12.6 × 7.1 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 Eastern Airlines' sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare China Eastern Airlines can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on China Eastern Airlines' own fees page. China Eastern Airlines baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my China Eastern Airlines cabin bag?
Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 35 × 32 × 18 cm (13.8 × 12.6 × 7.1 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 Eastern Airlines.
