HK Express Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
HK Express is Cathay's Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier. Fares are unbundled: your carry-on and any checked baggage depend on which fare category you buy, and gate fees are steep if you exceed the limits.
HK Expressbaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | One small personal item is allowed, but its weight counts toward your total cabin limit. The combined weight of your small personal item and carry-on must not exceed 7kg. |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | Cabin baggage must not exceed 56 x 36 x 23cm (22 x 14 x 9in), and your carry-on plus personal item together must stay under 7kg. Cheaper fare categories may not include any cabin baggage — check before booking. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | Checked baggage is only included in the Essential and Max fare categories |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | Typically 20kg or 32kg per bag depending on the tier purchased (max 158cm / 62in total) |
HK Express checked bag fees
| Included fares | Checked baggage is only included in the Essential and Max fare categories |
| Standard allowance | Typically 20kg or 32kg per bag depending on the tier purchased (max 158cm / 62in total) |
| Overweight charge | About HKD 120 per kg over your purchased allowance |
| Gate baggage fee | About HKD 800 per piece for excess cabin baggage or personal items caught at the gate |
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🔁 Change & cancellation
As a low-cost carrier, HK Express fares are largely non-refundable, and flight changes incur a change fee plus any fare difference. Higher fare categories (Max) include more flexibility. Add-ons like baggage are generally non-refundable once purchased. Confirm the exact rules for your fare category at booking.
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Other common fees
| Seat selection | Standard, extra-legroom, and front-row seats carry varying fees |
| Prepaid checked baggage | Cheaper when added during booking than added later or at the airport |
| Gate cabin-baggage fee | About HKD 800 per piece — far more expensive than pre-booking |
How to avoid extra fees
- Pick the Essential or Max fare if you need checked baggage — the cheapest fares include none.
- Weigh your carry-on plus personal item together; the shared 7kg limit is strictly enforced at the gate.
- Pre-book checked baggage online — gate and airport fees (up to ~HKD 800/pc) are much higher.
- Keep checked bags under your purchased weight to avoid the ~HKD 120 per kg overweight charge.
- Buy the exact allowance you need up front; add-ons are generally non-refundable.
HK Express baggage — FAQ
What is HK Express's baggage allowance?
Carry-on plus personal item must total under 7kg. Checked baggage is only included in the Essential and Max fares, typically 20kg or 32kg per bag; cheaper fares include no checked bag.
How much is extra baggage on HK Express?
Overweight baggage is about HKD 120 per kg, and excess cabin baggage caught at the gate is about HKD 800 per piece. Pre-booking online is far cheaper.
What is HK Express's carry-on limit?
One cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23cm, with your carry-on and personal item together weighing no more than 7kg. Some fare categories exclude cabin baggage entirely.
Does every HK Express fare include a checked bag?
No. Checked baggage is only included in the Essential and Max fare categories — on cheaper fares you must add it separately.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with HK Express. 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.