What is Air China's carry-on size?

Air China's cabin/carry-on bag is 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in), max 5 kg. Economy: 5 kg carry-on (55×40×20 cm). Stricter weight limit than most carriers.

What is Air China's checked baggage weight limit?

Standard Economy checked bags on Air China are up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 158 cm / 62 in total (length + width + height).

Air China baggage allowance

Carry-on and checked-bag sizes, weights and fees for Air China (Economy), verified 2026-06.

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5 kg carry-on weight limit is lower than most carriers — common point of gate enforcement.

🧳 Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm 22 × 16 × 8 in · 5 kg (enforced)

Economy: 5 kg carry-on (55×40×20 cm). Stricter weight limit than most carriers.

👜 Personal item Allowed No published size

Handbag, laptop, or personal item; no published weight limit beyond carry-on total.

🧳 Checked bag 23 kg · 158 cm total 50 lb · 62 in linear · 1st bag 1 free

International Economy: 1 × 23 kg free on most routes. US/Canada/Australia: piece concept, typically 2 × 23 kg.

Verified 2026-06 Allowance varies by fare Official Air China policy ↗

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Air China baggage allowance, explained

Air China (CA) Economy allowance at a glance:

Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in) · 5 kg limit — actively enforced at the gate.
Personal item: Allowed (no published size limit) — handbag or laptop bag.
Checked bag: 1 free bag included, up to 23 kg (50 lb) · max 158 cm total.
Worth knowing: 5 kg carry-on weight limit is lower than most carriers — common point of gate enforcement.
Fare caveat: cheapest Light / Basic / Saver fares often drop the free bag — confirm your allowance before buying.

Not sure your bag passes the sizer? Check it with the carry-on size checker, or see if it all fits the rental with the luggage fit calculator. Figures verified 2026-06 — always confirm on the official Air China baggage page before you fly, as fees change often.

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What is Air China's carry-on baggage allowance?

Air China allows one cabin bag of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in), up to 5 kg (weighed at the gate). You can also bring a personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag. Economy: 5 kg carry-on (55×40×20 cm). Stricter weight limit than most carriers.

What is Air China's checked baggage allowance?

Air China includes 1 free checked bag in Economy, up to 23 kg (50 lb), max 158 cm (62 in) total. Note the cheapest Light/Basic/Saver fares often drop the free bag. It's always cheaper to add or prepay a bag online than at the airport.

Can I bring both a carry-on and a personal item on Air China?

Yes. Air China lets you bring one cabin bag (55 × 40 × 20 cm) plus one personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag, free of charge in Economy.

Does Air China weigh carry-on bags?

Yes — Air China enforces a 5 kg cabin-bag weight limit and does weigh bags at check-in or the gate, so pack to the limit or move heavy items into your checked bag.

Air China vs China Southern Airlines baggage — how do they compare?

Carry-on: Air China allows 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 5 kg; China Southern Airlines allows 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 5 kg. Checked: Air China gives you 1 free checked bag (23 kg), while China Southern Airlines gives 1 free checked bag (23 kg). See the full China Southern Airlines baggage allowance to compare side by side.

Compare two airlines side by side

See whose Economy baggage is more generous — the better value on each row is highlighted. Verified 2026-06.

First airline

Second airline

Economy	Air ChinaCA	LufthansaLH
Carry-on
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 20 cm22 × 16 × 8 in	55 × 40 × 23 cm22 × 16 × 9 in
Cabin weight	5 kg (enforced)	8 kg (enforced)
Personal item	Yes	Yes
Gate-check risk	Higher	Higher
Checked bag
Free checked bags	1 free	0
1st checked bag	1 free	from €45
Weight per bag	23 kg50 lb	23 kg51 lb
Max size (L+W+H)	158 cm62 in	158 cm62 in
Varies by fare	Yes	Yes
Good to know
Notable	5 kg carry-on weight limit is lower than most carriers — common point of gate enforcement.	Fare family (Light / Classic / Flex) decides the allowance. Light is carry-on only.
Official policy	View ↗	View ↗

🟢 = the more generous of the two on that row. Allowances vary by fare and route — always confirm with the airline.

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Tap any row to load its full details above, or a column header to sort (cheapest checked bag, biggest carry-on…). Economy fares, verified 2026-06.

Carry-on (cm)	Cabin kg	Personal item	Checked kg	1st checked bag
56 × 36 × 23	—	46 × 36 × 20 cm	23 kg	$50
56 × 36 × 23	—	43 × 33 × 23 cm	23 kg	$45
56 × 35 × 23	—	43 × 25 × 22 cm	23 kg	$45
61 × 41 × 25	—	47 × 34 × 22 cm	23 kg	$45
56 × 36 × 23	—	43 × 33 × 20 cm	23 kg	from $39
61 × 41 × 25	16 kg	46 × 36 × 20 cm	18 kg	from $60
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	Yes	23 kg	from €45
55 × 35 × 25	12 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	from €25
56 × 45 × 25	23 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	from £0
55 × 35 × 25	12 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	from €30
40 × 20 × 25	—	40 × 20 × 25 cm	20 kg	from €19
45 × 36 × 20	15 kg	45 × 36 × 20 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 38 × 20	7 kg	No	23 kg	1 free
50 × 37 × 25	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 35 × 20	7 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	2 free
55 × 40 × 23	—	43 × 33 × 16 cm	23 kg	from C$45
56 × 36 × 23	—	41 × 33 × 15 cm	23 kg	from C$45
56 × 36 × 23	—	43 × 25 × 23 cm	23 kg	$45
56 × 36 × 23	11 kg	Yes	23 kg	$45
55 × 35 × 25	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 35 × 25	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	from $60
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	25 kg	Route-priced
56 × 36 × 26	10 kg	43 × 25 × 22 cm	23 kg	from $30
55 × 35 × 25	10 kg	32 × 22 × 43 cm	23 kg	1 free
55 × 35 × 25	10 kg	40 × 30 × 20 cm	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	1 free
56 × 40 × 25	10 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 24	10 kg	25 × 33 × 20 cm	23 kg	from €75
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	Yes	23 kg	Route-priced
40 × 30 × 20	—	40 × 30 × 20 cm	20 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 20	10 kg	40 × 30 × 20 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 23	10 kg	38 × 30 × 20 cm	23 kg	from $45
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 35 × 25	8 kg	Yes	23 kg	from €60
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	No	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	2 free
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	Yes	23 kg	2 free
45 × 40 × 30	6 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	7 kg	Yes	20 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	2 free
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 35 × 25	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	2 free
55 × 40 × 20	10 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	10 kg	40 × 30 × 20 cm	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	5 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	5 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	1 free
56 × 45 × 25	7 kg	38 × 25 × 13 cm	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	20 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	23 kg	2 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	35 × 20 × 20 cm	20 kg	Route-priced
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	Route-priced
54 × 38 × 23	10 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	20 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 45 × 25	10 kg	40 × 30 × 20 cm	22 kg	Route-priced
56 × 41 × 25	—	46 × 36 × 20 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
61 × 41 × 28	16 kg	43 × 33 × 23 cm	23 kg	$30
61 × 36 × 25	16 kg	43 × 33 × 20 cm	23 kg	from $35
55 × 40 × 20	8 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	20 kg	Route-priced
56 × 45 × 25	8 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	23 kg	from €13
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	40 × 35 × 12 cm	23 kg	from $21
55 × 35 × 25	7 kg	Yes	15 kg	1 free
55 × 35 × 25	7 kg	Yes	15 kg	Route-priced
56 × 45 × 25	12 kg	42 × 32 × 25 cm	20 kg	Route-priced

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Questions

Are these baggage fees accurate?

They're each airline's published Economy figures, verified 2026-06. Baggage fees change often — US carriers all raised checked-bag fees in April–May 2026 — so always confirm with your airline before you fly. Fees also vary by route, fare type and when you buy.

Why is the carry-on weight sometimes blank?

Most US carriers don't actively weigh carry-ons, so no limit is shown. European, Gulf and Asian carriers do enforce a cabin weight (often 7–12 kg) — that's shown when it applies.

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⚠️ Baggage allowances and fees change frequently and vary by route and fare. Data verified 2026-06. Always confirm on your airline's official site before travelling — especially fees.