Before heading towards China you may be worried about the size of your suitcase if you do not have proper knowledge about the airline luggage size restrictions in various Chinese airlines. You may move there for any purpose – job, tour, business, research, conferences or anything else, you may need to check in to one or multiple Chinese airlines. To enjoy a hassle-free journey, it is better to gather some knowledge about Chinese airlines before start your journey.

In our mission to explore the rules for baggage allowances in all the major airlines throughout the world, earlier we have published few articles –

Airline Luggage Regulations – Indian Flights

Baggage Size in Airlines – Africa

This time, for your Hassle-free journey within People’s Republic of China (PRC), we have accumulated detail information of airline luggage size restrictions for major Chinese airlines.

Who Should Check for Chinese Airlines Baggage Allowances

If you are neither a Chinese citizen nor a person planning to visit China, you can avoid this article.

China is a big country, actually it is the fourth largest country by area and also the most populous country in the world. If you are a Chinese citizen you must need to fly in chinese flights for intra- and inter-country travel. You may find this article helpful.

China always rank within the top 5 among most visited country in the world. This is not only for tourism, but a huge number of employee come to China every year for direct and indirect job. More than 55 million foreign travelers visit China every year in average (though almost 60% among them come from Hongkong, Macau and Taiwan).

Economically China is one of the fastest growing country in the world. All the large companies in the world has opened their branches in China, thus a great amount of job vacancy generates there. Notably, not only Chinese citizens but also a great number of foreign employee head to China for job.

Besides, China is a very strong in modern research and technologies. A great number of foreign researchers and scientists reach there every year to attend conferences, research programs and technical meetings.

Tourism is the third most important attraction to visit china. The Great Wall of China is the most popular destination for foreign tourists and it is well-known to the rest of the world. Besides, Suzhou (the “Venice of the East”), Hall of Supreme Harmony, Shanghai city, Sanya Beach at Hainan, Mount Emei (Sichuan), Zhang jia jie, Lugu Lake at Yunnan etc. are other popular tourist spots in China. However, the full list is too long.

People throughout the world planning to visit China for any reason, may find this article useful.

Chinese Airlines Baggage Allowances

The general baggage regulations are almost same in all airline in the world. Though a slight changes may happen countrywise. Here in this article the general regulations has not been discussed. If you need to know about the general baggage regulations you can collect some information from an article entitled, “Airline Luggage Regulations – Indian Flights“.

Airline luggage size restrictions and weight regulations differ in several Chinese airlines. Let’s see the details below.

Air China (Domestic)

Checked in baggage

• Dimension of the baggage: 100 × 60 × 40 cm or 24 × 40 × 16 inches (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for economy class: 20 kg (44 lbs)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 30 kg (66 lbs)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for first class: 44 kg (88 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1
• Baggage allowance for infants: 20 kg (44 lb)

Carry on baggage

• Dimension of the baggage: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for economy class: 5 kg
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 8 kg
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for first class: 8 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1
• For infants: foldable baby stroller or cradle

Charge for excess baggage

• 1.5% of an adult economy class / kg

Air China (International)

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 158 cm or 62 inches (height + length + width)
• Minimum dimension of the baggage: 60 cm or 24 inches (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/ premium economy class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in premium economy class: 2
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2
• Baggage allowance for infants: 23 kg (50 lb) + foldable baby stroller or cradle

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for economy class: 5 kg
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 8 kg
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for first class: 8 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• 1.5% of an adult economy class / kg
• $35 – $460

Beijing Capital Airlines

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: Not specified
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 20 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: Not specified
• Maximum allowed baggage weight : 5 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• 1.5% of an adult economy class / kg

China Eastern Airlines

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 158 cm or 62 inches (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 2
• Baggage allowance for infants: 23 kg (50 lb) + foldable baby stroller or cradle

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage (international): 56 × 45 × 25 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum Dimension of the baggage (domestic): 55 × 40 × 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for any class: 10 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• 158 – 203 cm CNY : 1000/piece
• 203 cm above CNY: 2000/piece

China Express Airlines

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 100 × 60 × 40 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: varies upon destination

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage (domestic): 55 × 35 × 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for any class: 5 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• 1.5% of an adult economy class / kg

China Southern Airlines

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 158 cm or 62 inches (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for first class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 2
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in first class: 3
• Baggage allowance for infants: 10 kg (22 lb)
• Baggage size and weight may differ depending upon the route.

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 115 cm or 45 inches (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 5 kg (11 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger for economy/ business class: 1
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in first class: 2

Charge for excess baggage

• $145 – $435

China United Airlines

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 100 × 60 × 40 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 30 kg

Carry on baggage

• Not specified

Dalian Airlines

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 100 x 60 x 40 cm (39.4 x 23.6 x15.7 inches) (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 20-23 kg (44-50 lbs) depends on destination
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1-2 depends on destination
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 55 x 40 x 20 cm (21 x 15 x 7 inches) (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 5 kg (11 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger for any class: 1

Hainan Airlines

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage:158 cm (62 inches) (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class (North America): 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class (North America): 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class (other destination): Click here
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1-2 depends on destination
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 115 cm (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class (international): 10 kg (22 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class (domestic): 5 kg (11 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger for economy class (any): 1
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger for business class (USA): 1
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger for business class (other): 2

Charge for excess baggage

• for details click here.

Juneyao Airlines

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 100 x 60 x 40 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for economy class: 20 kg (44 lb) depends on destination
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 30 kg (66 lbs)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 40 kg (88 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger: 1-2
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 55 x 40 x 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 5 kg (11 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger for any class: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• 1.5% of full economy fare/ kg

Shandong Airlines

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 158 cm or 62 inches (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 20 kg (44 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage (domestic): 55 × 40 × 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for any class: 10 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• 1.5% of full economy fare/ kg

Shanghai Airlines (International)

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage:158 cm (62 inches) (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: Not specified
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger: 1

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 55 × 40 × 20 cm or 22 × 16 × 8 inches (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class (domestic): 5 kg (11 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger: 1

Shanghai Airlines (Domestic)

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage:158 cm (62 inches) (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 20 kg (44 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 30 kg (66 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 40 kg (88 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger (economy/business): 1
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger (first class): 1-2

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 55 × 40 × 20 cm or 22 × 16 × 8 inches (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class (domestic): 5 kg (11 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger: 1

Shenzhen Airlines (International)

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage:158 cm (62 inches) (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger (economy): 1 (2 for Japan)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger (business): 2

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage:115 cm (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 5 kg (11 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• $75-690

Shenzhen Airlines (Domestic)

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 100 x 60 x 40 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for economy class: 20 kg (44 lbs)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 30 kg (66 lbs)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for first class: 40 kg (88 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger (economy): 1 (2 for Japan)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger (business): 2

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 5 kg (11 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger: 1 (2 for first class)

Charge for excess baggage

• $75-690

Spring Airlines

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: Not specified
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for economy class: 15 kg
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 25 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger: 1

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 40 x 30 x 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 5-7 kg (11 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger for any class: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• CNY 10-190

Tianjin Airlines

Checked in baggage

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Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage (domestic): 35 x 25 x 15 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum Dimension of the baggage (domestic): 55 x 40 x 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class (domestic): 5 kg (11 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class (domestic): 10 kg (22 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger for any class: 1

West Air

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 100 x 60 x 40 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for economy class: 10-15 kg (depends on ticket)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 20 kg (traveller [V]), 30 kg (super traveller [C/P])
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger: 1

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 40 × 30 × 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 7 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• CNY 60-250/kg

Xiamen Air (International)

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 158 cm or 62 inches (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for first class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1-2 (depends)
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in first class: 3
• Baggage allowance for infants: 10 kg and 115 cm

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 115 cm (height + length + width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight: 5 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• 1.5% of an adult economy class / kg

Xiamen Air (Domestic)

Checked in baggage

• Maximum dimension of the baggage: 100 x 60 x 40 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for economy class: 20 kg
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 30 kg
• Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 40 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger: 1

Carry on baggage

• Maximum Dimension of the baggage: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (height × length × width)
• Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 5 kg
• Maximum number of baggage allowed per passenger: 1

Charge for excess baggage

• 1.5% per kilogram of the full fares of the Economy Class

Other than all the above airlines there are few more air services of Chinese origin such as, Chengdu Airlines, China Flying Dragon Aviation, Chongqing Airlines, Henan Airlines, Huaxia Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Okay Airways, Sichuan Airlines etc. If you are traveling by any of these, you can check the corresponding website for better information.

However, well discussed airlines provide major air services in China.

Conclusive Remarks

We provided the best idea about the airline baggage size restrictions as well as maximum baggage weight regulations in various Chinese airlines. We believe you’ll hardly find such combined information about baggage allowances in multiple Chinese airlines. Either you are a Chinese citizen or a foreign traveler to China, hope these information might be helpful to you, which is our prior aim.

Selection of a perfect suitcase for multiple flight journey is difficult without a proper knowledge about baggage allowances. We tried to accumulate the information as much as possible, so that you can plan accordingly to enjoy a hassle-free journey.

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