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Air China carry-on: 55 × 40 × 20 cm

Last checked: 7/16/2026 • IATA: CA • ICAO: CCA

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Carry-on for the overhead bin

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm554020
in22168
Weight
5 kg / 11 lb

On Air China-operated flights, Economy and Premium Economy include one cabin piece at the displayed 5 kg limit. Business and First use an 8 kg limit per piece; First includes two pieces, while Business includes one.

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Source for this section: Carry-on baggage

Personal item

Included in fare

Air China permits one additional small item, such as a handbag, briefcase, laptop bag or camera bag, provided it fits beneath the seat. The airline does not publish separate measurements or weight for this item.

Source for this section: General conditions of carriage

Checked baggage

Weight (standard limit per piece)
23 kg
  • On many international and regional piece-concept routes, Economy includes one 23 kg piece, while selected Japan and sixth-freedom itineraries include two.
  • First and Business generally include two pieces up to 32 kg each.
  • A standard free piece is limited to 158 linear cm; route, fare and ticket display remain decisive.

Source for this section: Checked baggage

Overweight & excess baggage

  • Additional and excess baggage charges vary by route, cabin, number of pieces, size and weight.
  • Eligible standard extra pieces can be bought online for Air China-operated travel; international and regional checked pieces above 32 kg are not accepted as baggage, and overweight plus oversize charges can be combined.

Source for this section: Extra baggage

Liquids in carry-on

Varies

  • Domestic Chinese flights generally prohibit cabin liquids, with limited exceptions such as one container up to 100 ml for each type of personal cosmetic after inspection.
  • International and regional flights follow the applicable CAAC, departure, transfer and destination rules.

Source for this section: Cabin liquids

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

Approved cats and dogs can travel as checked baggage on eligible Air China-operated flights.

More details
  • One pet per passenger is allowed, with pet, container, food and water together capped at 32 kg; aircraft, breed, health, age, route and document restrictions apply, and interline pet transport is unavailable.

Source for this section: Pets as checked baggage

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Varies

Air China accepts listed sports equipment as checked baggage when item-specific packing and advance-approval rules are met.

More details
  • Long items such as surfboards, kayaks, vaulting poles and paragliders require a request at booking; aircraft suitability, charges and ordinary size or weight limits can affect acceptance.

Source for this section: Sports equipment

Musical instruments

Varies

Instruments may travel in the cabin when they meet the carry-on limits, or as properly protected checked baggage after any required approval.

More details
  • An extra seat is available by advance arrangement for suitable larger instruments; pianos, harps and kettledrums are too large for checked-baggage carriage.

Source for this section: Musical instruments

Medical equipment

Allowed

Personal electric wheelchairs and mobility aids can be checked free of ordinary size and weight limits after approval, subject to battery and dangerous-goods conditions.

More details
  • Portable oxygen concentrators require an application, normally at least 48 hours before departure when arranged through an Air China ticket office.

Source for this section: Portable oxygen concentrators

Advance application, protective packing, operating aircraft and route-specific restrictions can apply.

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Explosives and flammable substances
  • Toxic, infectious and radioactive materials
  • Corrosive and strongly magnetic materials
  • Power banks and lithium batteries above 160 Wh
  • This is a selected summary of Air China's current prohibited-items guidance, not the complete list.
  • Firearms, sporting ammunition, knives, spare batteries, medicines and other regulated articles can have declaration, approval, quantity, packing or baggage-location requirements.

Source for this section: Prohibited baggage items

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