Air China Baggage Allowance

Air China allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (approximately 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 inches). The maximum weight for a Air China carry-on is 5 kg (11 lb). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Always verify with Air China before your trip, as policies can change.

Yes, Air China includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. The weight limit is 5 kg (11 lb).

If your carry-on exceeds Air China's size limits of 55 × 40 × 20 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. Air China may charge a fee: Starting from $75 USD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times

On Air China flights, a personal item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a purse, laptop bag, small backpack, or briefcase. Air China requires personal items to be no larger than 30 × 20 × 10 cm. This is separate from your carry-on bag (up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm), which goes in the overhead bin.

Air China allows personal items up to 30 × 20 × 10 cm (approximately 11.8 × 7.9 × 3.9 inches). This must fit under the seat in front of you. Common examples include a small backpack, purse, or laptop sleeve that meets Air China's requirements.

Air China includes 1 free checked bag on standard fares. Each checked bag on Air China can weigh up to 20 kg (44 lb). Maximum dimensions: 100 × 60 × 40 cm. Additional bag fees on Air China: Starting from $75 USD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag.

Air China allows checked bags up to 100 × 60 × 40 cm. That is approximately 200 cm (79 inches) in total linear dimensions (length + width + height). The maximum weight is 20 kg (44 lb).

The carry-on weight limit on Air China is 5 kg (11 lb). Your carry-on must also fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Air China may weigh your carry-on at the gate, so pack accordingly. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times

Air China includes one checked bag on most standard fares at no extra charge. Air China baggage fees: Starting from $75 USD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag

To avoid extra baggage fees on Air China: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (55 × 40 × 20 cm); maximize your personal item space; book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your Air China fare (Starting from €50 to add 10kg, €80 for 20kg additional allowance). Planning ahead with Air China can save you significant fees at the airport.