What is China Airlines Baggage Allowance?
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Find out how much baggage is allowed on China Airlines 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
56x36x23 cm
22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in
Carry-on Size
23 kg (50.7 lbs)
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on China Airlines?
China Airlines allows 7 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 56x36x23 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg per piece.[2]
15.4 lbs · 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in · 50.7 lbs
China Airlines Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 7 kg (15.4 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 56x36x23 cm (22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in)
- Personal Item: Yes (no specific measurement, must fit under the seat)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
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China Airlines Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56x36x23 cm 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in |
7 kg 15.4 lbs |
Yes (no specific measurement, must fit under the seat) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
23 kg 50.7 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 56x36x23 cm 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in |
7 kg 15.4 lbs |
Yes (no specific measurement, must fit under the seat) |
📦 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 (no specific measurement, must fit under the seat) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available |
China Airlines Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Infant Allowance: Free baggage allowance for infants on international and regional flights is based on ticket information.
- Stroller/Bassinet: A stroller or bassinet may be checked free if its overall dimensions do not exceed those allowed for ordinary checked luggage.
- Cabin Use: Passengers traveling with infants may use a stroller in the cabin, with its length, width, and height after folding.
♿ Mobility Aids
- Mobility aids: 1. The following small equipment (limited to one piece per person) can be brought into the cabin or checked for free: Manual folding wheelchairs, crutches, artificial limbs, electronic cochlea, hearing aids, blind sticks, blind glasses, visual aids, etc. with a size of no more than 33 * 91 * 106CM. Auxiliary items such as crutches, prostheses, electronic cochleae, hearing
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports Equipment: D. Sticks (including expandable batons and nunchakus), bats, pool cues, cricket bats, hockey sticks, golf clubs, trekking poles, ski poles and brass knuckles (for keeping hands in a fixed position).
- Baggage Size: The total dimensions (length + width + height, including wheels and handles) of each piece of checked baggage may not exceed 203 cm or 80”and may not be less than 60 cm or24”.
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical Instruments: May be carried as checked baggage or brought into the cabin if they meet unchecked baggage requirements.
- Pets as Checked Baggage: Allowed as checked baggage under specific conditions.
- Equipment and Goods: Includes competitive sports equipment, small electrical appliances, instruments, media equipment, fishing gear.
- Special Musical Instruments: Those that cannot be placed in ordinary checked baggage must be handled separately.
🐕 Pets
- Pets: (1) Only dogs or cats (including service dogs for disabled persons) may be brought into the country and only one pet is permitted per person. (2) For all pets brought into the country, China Customs must be provided with valid quarantine certificates and valid rabies vaccination certificates. 3. Sporting goods and musical instruments. 4. Domesticated cats and dogs (cats and dogs).
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Liquids/Dangerous goods: The capacity of each container ... · 24% but less than or equal to 70%. · 10. · Boxes/bags containing dangerous goods (such as those equipped with lithium batteries) may be transported as checked baggage if they meet the following conditions:... · Baggage Restrictions · Checked Baggage · Unchecked Baggage · Delayed, Damaged, Lost Baggage · Dangerous Goods · Baggage Through Check · Special
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Overweight Fee: Calculated per kilogram at 1.5% of adult economy (Y class) fare, based on direct distance; converted if not in US dollars.
- Extra Piece: Apply to ticket office (at airports) for a seventh or additional piece beyond the allowed limit.
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Overweight Fee: Calculated per kilogram, based on direct distance, at 1.5% of adult economy (Y class) fare.
- Currency Conversion: If local currency is not US dollars, fare converted accordingly.
- Extra Piece: For general and special baggage, apply to ticket office (at airports) for a seventh or additional piece exceeding limit.
Notes
China Airlines (Taiwan) — Piece Concept: Economy 23 kg/piece (1-2 pieces depending on route/booking class), Premium Economy 2 pieces à 28 kg, Business 2 pieces à 32 kg; total dimensions max. 158 cm (L+B+H); no checked baggage over 32 kg/piece. No First Class.
China Airlines — Quick Links
Official Domain
china-airlines.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.china-airlines.com/us/en/fly/prepare-for-the-fly/baggage/baggage-rules — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.china-airlines.com/us/en/prepare-for-the-fly/support/contact-us — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.china-airlines.com/us/en/prepare-for-the-fly/information/check-in/online-check-in — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Lost baggage: https://airportservice.china-airlines.com/Baggage/lost-damages-apply.aspx?country=us&locale=en — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.china-airlines.com/us/en/itinerary-booking/ticket-information/ticket-change-and-refund — Last verified on 2026-08-16