Baggage Policy

Elite members can use their privilege and get a higher checked baggage allowance. Policy varies depending on the class of travel, route, and fare type. Here is a general guide to the baggage allowance:

Carry-on/Cabin Baggage Policy

China Airlines allows passengers to bring one piece of carry-on baggage on board and one personal item, such as a purse or laptop bag. However, the carry-on baggage should not exceed 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm (22 in x 14 in x 9 in) and should weigh no more than 7 kg (15 lbs).

NOTE: Bulkhead seats lack under-seat storage, so all carry-on and cabin luggage must be stored in the overhead compartment during takeoff and landing.

Checked Baggage

China Airlines' checked baggage allowance varies depending on the class of travel, route, and fare type. Generally, passengers in Economy Class can contain one or two pieces of baggage weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Passengers in Premium Economy Class and Business Class can generally check two or three pieces of luggage weighing up to 32 kg (70 lbs). However, the baggage allowance is different when applying fares; for more information on this, please visit www.china-airlines.com/us/en/fly/prepare-for-the-fly/baggage/baggage-rules

Excess Baggage Fee

Currency – USD		Weight System (per kg)						Piece System (per piece)
Weight System (per kg)	Between	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Zone 4	Zone 5	Zone 6	Zone 7	Zone 8	Zone 9
	Zone 1	–	8	8	8(A)	18	30	150	180	210
	Zone 2	8	15	15	15	25	40	180	200	240
	Zone 3	8	15	15	15	25	40	180	200	240
	Zone 4	8(A)	15	15	15	25	40	180(C)	200(D)	240
	Zone 5	18	25	25	25	40(B)	60	190	210	250
	Zone 6	30	40	40	40	60	–	200	220	250
Piece System (per piece)	Zone 7	150	180	180	180(C)	190	200	–	–	–
	Zone 8	180	200	200	200(D)	210	220	–	–	–
	Zone 9	210	240	240	240	250	250	–	–	–

For more information on excess baggage, please visit www.china-airlines.com/us/en/fly/prepare-for-the-fly/baggage/excess-baggage

Special Baggage

For detailed information, please visit www.china-airlines.com/us/en/fly/prepare-for-the-fly/baggage/special-baggage

1. Cabin baggage – passengers can book a seat to transport their cabin baggage. This includes delicate and valuable instruments, objects, statues, etc. For necessary arrangements, passengers must contact the China Airlines reservations office directly. This should be done 48 hours before the flight, and confirmation must be received beforehand. Most importantly, the cabin baggage must comply with the carry-on baggage weight and measurement specifications. 
2. Music instruments – Passengers can carry small appliances as hold baggage. However, they should not exceed 100 x 36 x 23cm measurements and 7kg weight.