Airline baggage guide
Air China baggage allowance guide
Compare Air China's personal-item, cabin and checked-baggage rules, review fare options, then test your own measurements before you reach the airport.
Personal item
Cabin bag
55 × 40 × 20 cm
Max weight: 5 kg
Checked baggage
At or under 158 cm total
Max weight: 23 kg
Oversized and specialist baggage
Air China applies separate rules to sports equipment, mobility items and other specialist baggage. Booking, fees, packaging and weight limits can vary by item.
Allowance by fare or option
| Fare or option | Description | Personal item | Cabin bag | Checked baggage | Weight guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy / Super Economy | Allowance varies by booking option. | Not listed | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | Not published | Cabin: 5 kg |
| Business / First | Allowance varies by booking option. | Not listed | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | Not published | Cabin: 8 kg |
| Economy / Premium Economy international and regional | Allowance varies by booking option. | Not listed | Not listed | At or under 158 cm total | Checked: 23 kg |
| Business / First international and regional | Allowance varies by booking option. | Not listed | Not listed | At or under 158 cm total | Checked: 32 kg |
Your selected fare or add-on may change what is included. Use the checker option that matches your booking.
Check your bag against Air China
Before you fly with Air China
Official Air China identity and current personal, cabin and international checked-baggage contracts verified 1 August 2026; route and class control included piece counts.
Your Air China allowance varies by fare or purchased option. Match the checker selection to your booking.
Airline staff may require the bag to fit completely inside a rigid airport sizer.
Air China baggage allowance summary
Use this quick guide to compare your bag against Air China's published cabin bag and personal item limits. The WillitFit checker is designed to help travellers spot oversize bags before they reach the gate.
- Cabin bag size
- 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Weight limit: 5 kg
Before you pack
Measure the packed bag, not the empty manufacturer size. Bulging pockets, handles and wheels can affect whether the bag fits the sizer.
At the airport
Keep documents, liquids and electronics easy to reach so you do not need to open and repack your bag during security or boarding.
If your bag is close
A close result means there may be little tolerance. Use the checker, reduce soft contents where possible, and confirm the latest rules with the airline.
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Still unsure whether your bag fits Air China?
Use the free WillitFit checker before you travel. It compares your bag dimensions against the airline allowance and explains the result clearly.
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