--- title: "Air China carry-on: 55 × 40 × 20 cm | AirlineLimits" description: "Air China: carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm; weight 5 kg. Fare status, personal item, checked baggage and official sources." canonical: "https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ca/" language: "en" format: clean-markdown-mirror --- This is the clean Markdown mirror of [https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ca/](https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ca/). Editorial content is maintained on the canonical HTML page. # Air China carry-on: 55 × 40 × 20 cm Last checked: 7/16/2026 • IATA: CA • ICAO: CCA [Compare this airline](https://airlinelimits.com/en/compare-airlines/?airlines=CA) - Star Alliance Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure. ## Carry-on for the overhead bin Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 55 | 40 | 20 | | in | 22 | 16 | 8 | **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. Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/unchecked/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](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/trans_conditions/dcpb/) ## 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](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/check/tyxlgz/) ## 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](https://m.airchina.com.cn/ac/c/invoke/bookBaggageInstruction%40pg) ## 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](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/unchecked/liquid_items/) ## 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](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/check/small_animals/) ## 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](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/check/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](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/check/wffzzybtyxlbzzxddbzysdlq/) ### 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](https://www.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/special_travel_tips/other_needs/poc/) 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](https://www.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/limit/) ## Official source - Carry-on baggage: [Carry-on baggage](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/unchecked/baggage/) - Personal item: [General conditions of carriage](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/trans_conditions/dcpb/) - Checked baggage: [Checked baggage](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/check/tyxlgz/) - Overweight & excess baggage: [Extra baggage](https://m.airchina.com.cn/ac/c/invoke/bookBaggageInstruction%40pg) - Liquids in carry-on: [Cabin liquids](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/unchecked/liquid_items/) - Pets: [Pets as checked baggage](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/check/small_animals/) - Special baggage: [Special baggage](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/check/tyxlgz/) - Sports equipment: [Sports equipment](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/check/sports_equipment/) - Musical instruments: [Musical instruments](https://webresource.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/check/wffzzybtyxlbzzxddbzysdlq/) - Medical equipment: [Portable oxygen concentrators](https://www.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/special_travel_tips/other_needs/poc/) - Prohibited items in the cabin: [Prohibited baggage items](https://www.airchina.com.cn/en-US/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/limit/) [How we research and handle gaps](https://airlinelimits.com/en/methodology/) ## Found an error? 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