What is Cathay Pacific Baggage Allowance?
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Find out how much baggage is allowed on Cathay Pacific in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
7 kg (15.4 lbs)
Carry-on Weight
56×36×23 cm
22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in
Carry-on Size
23 kg per piece (piece concept) / 30 kg total (weight concept)
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on Cathay Pacific?
Cathay Pacific allows 7 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 56×36×23 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg per piece (piece concept) / 30 kg total (weight concept) per piece.[2]
15.4 lbs · 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in
Cathay Pacific Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 7 kg (15.4 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 56×36×23 cm (22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in)
- Personal Item: Yes (40×30×10 cm)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 23 kg per piece (piece concept) / 30 kg total (weight concept)
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
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Cathay Pacific Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56×36×23 cm 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in |
7 kg 15.4 lbs |
Yes (40×30×10 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
23 kg per piece (piece concept) / 30 kg total (weight concept) |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 56×36×23 cm 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in |
10 kg 22.0 lbs |
Yes (40×30×10 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available | Yes (40×30×10 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available |
Cathay Pacific Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Infant Baggage: Infants not occupying a seat typically receive one piece of free check-in baggage, regardless of travel class, but exact allowance varies by ticket type.
- Travel Readiness: A healthy newborn is ready to travel after the first week of delivery (7 days old).
- Guardian Requirement: A parent or guardian (aged 18 or above) is required.
♿ Mobility Aids
- Wheelchair Transport: No charge for transporting wheelchairs for passengers with disabilities.
- Travel Requirement: In most cases, passengers with disabilities may travel on their own, but a safety assistant is required if you are unable to...
- Onboard Assistance: Passengers with disabilities can be provided with help moving to and from seats and preparation for eating.
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports equipment: No extra free baggage allowance, but it can be carried as part of your free checked baggage allowance.
- Included items: Personal portable equipment for golf, hockey, fishing, skiing, windsurfing, surfing, climbing and other related sports.
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical Instruments: Travel with instruments as checked, carry-on, or cabin-seat baggage depending on size and shape.
- Cabin-Seat Storage: Larger instruments (e.g., guitar or cello) may be stored on a purchased seat if not checked in.
- Battery Rule: Ensure any spare batteries meet airline requirements.
🐕 Pets
- Pet Booking: Direct bookings with Cathay Cargo accepted only from IPATA or ATA members from 01 September 2025.
- Safety Compliance: Shipments handled per IATA Live Animal Regulations (IATA LAR).
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Liquids/Dangerous Goods: Corrosive materials such as mercury (which may be contained in thermometers or blood pressure gauges), acids, alkalis and wet cell batteries are prohibited.
- Prohibited Items: You may not travel with items and lithium-powered vehicles that could cause serious harm to others.
- Cabin Baggage: Find out how to transport liquids and gels in your cabin baggage.
- Checked Baggage: View our checked baggage restrictions.
- Spare Batteries: Pack your commercial or spare.
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Excess Baggage: Charges calculated by weight and travel zone; payable by cash, credit card, or Asia Miles.
- Size/Weight Limits: Extra charges apply if baggage exceeds standard check-in allowance size and weight limits.
- Prepaid Purchase: Check eligibility and buy prepaid extra baggage via Manage Booking or Customer Care after ticket purchase.
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Excess Baggage: Charges calculated by weight and travel zone; payable by cash, credit card, or Asia Miles.
- Size/Weight Limits: Extra charges apply if baggage exceeds standard check-in allowance size and weight limits.
- Prepaid Purchase: Check eligibility and buy prepaid extra baggage via Manage Booking or Customer Care after ticket purchase.
Cathay Pacific — Quick Links
Official Domain
cathaypacific.com
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Baggage information: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/baggage.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/contact-us.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/faqs/check-in/online-check-in/what-is-online-check-in.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Lost baggage: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/baggage/lost-and-damaged-baggage.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/book-a-trip/change-cancel-refund.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Baggage calculator: https://flights.cathaypacific.com/en_US/baggage/baggage-calculator.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Accessibility: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/prepare-trip/help-for-passengers/disability-and-mobility-assistance/mobility-assistance.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16