HK Express hand luggage and carry-on allowance
HK Express' cabin baggage is limited to 56 x 36 x 23 cm and 7 kg, and it is not always free of charge. The small personal item is limited to 40 x 25 x 20 cm. Check your own bag against it below.
Cabin baggage
Small personal item
HK Express hand luggage and carry-on rules
- Cabin baggage: 56 x 36 x 23 cm, 7 kg (not always free, see conditions).
- Small personal item: 40 x 25 x 20 cm.
- Included on Lite and Max fares only. On Ultra Lite and Essential fares cabin baggage is an add-on per piece, per passenger, per segment: JPY 2,600 via Manage My Booking, JPY 3,600 at online check-in, JPY 6,000 via Customer Connect, JPY 7,000 at the airport counter. The 7 kg limit is combined with the small personal item. Excess cabin baggage or personal items at the gate cost HKD 800 per piece.
- Included on all fares. The 7 kg weight limit applies to the small personal item and cabin baggage combined.
- Check your own booking, as allowances depend on the fare, route and class.
Source: HK Express: Carry On Baggage. Checked 6 November 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HK Express cabin bag size limit?
56 x 36 x 23 cm and 7 kg, according to HK Express: Carry On Baggage.
Is the HK Express cabin bag free?
Not always. Included on Lite and Max fares only. On Ultra Lite and Essential fares cabin baggage is an add-on per piece, per passenger, per segment: JPY 2,600 via Manage My Booking, JPY 3,600 at online check-in, JPY 6,000 via Customer Connect, JPY 7,000 at the airport counter. The 7 kg limit is combined with the small personal item. Excess cabin baggage or personal items at the gate cost HKD 800 per piece.
Can I take a personal item on HK Express?
Yes. HK Express lists a small personal item of 40 x 25 x 20 cm. Included on all fares. The 7 kg weight limit applies to the small personal item and cabin baggage combined.