The "Essential" fare includes one 20 kg checked bag, while the "Max" fare includes one 32 kg checked bag. Additional checked baggage can be purchased during your initial booking, via Manage My Booking, or during online check-in, with lower rates available the earlier you book. Book now to save the most!

Checked baggage at a glance

Maximum size per bag

158cm / 62”

(Length + Width + Height)

Included allowance

20kg Essential

32kg Max

Overweight fee

HKD 120 per kg

Oversized items

Must be checked in as Special Baggage
(additional fees apply)

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Baggage fees are charged on a per passenger, per-flight basis. Book in advance to get the best deal.

Booking Channel	Baggage Tyle	Checked Baggage Fee
Initial Booking	20kg / piece	HKD 310
Initial Booking	32kg / piece	HKD 430
Manage My Booking (after initial booking)	20kg / piece	HKD 380
Manage My Booking (after initial booking)	32kg / piece	HKD 510
Online Check In	20kg / piece	HKD 460
Online Check In	32kg / piece	HKD 600
Customer Connect	20kg / piece	HKD 490
Customer Connect	32kg / piece	HKD 760
Airport Check In Counter / In-flight Seat Change	20kg / piece	HKD 600
Airport Check In Counter / In-flight Seat Change	32kg / piece	HKD 740

See Baggage Fee PDF

Price is per passenger, per segment.

Please note: For baggage with an overall size exceeding 158cm / 62” (L+W+H), please refer to the following details of Special Baggage.

Baggage exceeding 158 cm / 62 in (L + W + H) must be repacked to within the limit; otherwise it will be charged as Special Baggage in order to be accepted on the flight. Please pre-book Special Baggage if your bag is oversized and/or overweight. Exceptions apply for mobility aids, medical equipment and wheelchairs.

Each passenger can purchase up to 2 pieces of checked baggage during initial booking, via Manage My Booking, or during online check-in. For additional checked baggage purchase, please proceed to Airport Check-in Counter for every flight, subject to additional fees.

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Need more baggage? Choose the "Max" fare.

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Checked Baggage FAQs

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How do I purchase checked baggage after I have checked in online

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Is water gun allow to carry onboard/accept for check baggage?

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