China Airlines hand luggage and carry-on allowance

China Airlines hand luggage and carry-on rules

• Cabin baggage: maximum 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in) or a total of 115 cm (45 in), including wheels, handles and side pockets; each item must not exceed 7 kg (15 lbs).
• Economy and Premium Economy Class: 1 piece of cabin baggage and 1 personal item. Business Class: 2 pieces of cabin baggage and 1 personal item.
• Personal item: no more than 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in) or 85 cm (34 in) total linear dimensions. Examples: a small backpack or purse, a laptop or briefcase, a camera case, an umbrella, a limited amount of duty-free. A larger personal item counts towards your cabin baggage allowance.
• Business Class: if one of the two pieces is a garment bag, its folded depth must not exceed 20 cm.
• Some bags may not fit the overhead bin because of their shape even within the limits and must then be checked. On some airports and single-aisle aircraft, size limits can be stricter.
• Smart bags that do not meet the cabin rules must be checked with the lithium battery removed.
• Small shoulder or waist bags up to 60 cm total may be worn in flight if they do not interfere with the seat belt.
• Checked baggage (maximum 158 cm total per piece): Business 2 x 32 kg; Premium Economy 2 x 28 kg; Economy on long-haul routes (US, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand) 2 x 23 kg on most fares and 1 x 23 kg on the Discount fare; Economy within Asia 1 x 23 kg on Discount and Basic fares and 2 x 23 kg on higher fares.
• Check your own ticket and China Airlines' pages before you fly, as allowances differ by fare and route.

Source: Carry-On Baggage | China Airlines and Checked Baggage | China Airlines. Checked 10 October 2026.

Remember that the liquids rule that applies to you is set by the airport you fly from, not the airline. Check your departure airport before you pack.

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