China Airlines Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
China Airlines (Taiwan) is a full-service carrier. Most international routes use the piece concept (2 bags in Economy on transpacific/US routes, 23 kg each); some regional routes use a weight allowance. Carry-on and a personal item are included.
At a glance
🎒 Personal item
One small personal item (laptop bag, handbag, or briefcase) is allowed in addition to the carry-on and does not count toward the carry-on allowance.
🧳 Carry-on
Economy: 1 carry-on bag up to 7 kg (15 lb), max 56 × 36 × 23 cm (sum of three sides ≤ 115 cm). Business/Premium passengers may carry 2 pieces. Items over the limit must be checked.
China Airlines checked bag fees
| Economy — piece-concept routes (transpacific / US, Canada) | 2 pieces free, 23 kg (50 lb) each, max 158 cm (62 in) per piece |
| Premium Economy — piece-concept routes | 2 pieces free, 28 kg (61 lb) each, max 158 cm per piece |
| Business — piece-concept routes | 2 pieces free, 32 kg (70 lb) each, max 158 cm per piece |
| Economy — weight-concept routes (most intra-Asia) | Typically 30 kg total free; varies by fare and route |
| Discount / promotional Economy fares | Often 1 free piece (check fare rules at booking) |
🔁 Change & cancellation
Change and cancellation rules depend on the fare bundle. Flexible fares allow changes with little or no fee; saver/promotional fares charge a change fee plus any fare difference and may be partly non-refundable. Confirm conditions in your fare rules before booking.
How to avoid extra fees
- On US/transpacific routes the allowance is by PIECE, not total weight — two separate 23 kg bags, not one 46 kg bag (a single bag over 23 kg is treated as overweight).
- Discount and promotional Economy fares may include only 1 free checked bag — verify your specific fare before assuming 2.
- Prepaying excess or extra baggage online before the airport is cheaper than paying at the check-in counter.
- Keep each piece at or under its weight cap (23 kg Economy) to avoid overweight charges, which are billed per kilogram.
China Airlines baggage — FAQ
How many free checked bags do I get in Economy to the US?
On transpacific / US piece-concept routes, standard Economy fares include 2 free checked bags of up to 23 kg (50 lb) each. Some discount fares allow only 1 — check your fare rules.
Is China Airlines weight-based or piece-based?
It depends on the route. Long-haul international routes (including the US and Canada) use the piece concept — a set number of bags each capped by weight. Many shorter intra-Asia routes use a weight allowance instead.
What is the carry-on limit?
Economy passengers may bring 1 carry-on up to 7 kg (15 lb) with sides totaling 115 cm or less, plus one small personal item.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with China Airlines. Baggage fees and policies change often and vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm on the airline's official website before booking or flying.