Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
China Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against China Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm16 × 12 × 6 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14 × 9 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth), 45 in.
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit China Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item in all cabins, max 85 cm / 34 in total; dimensions include wheels, handles and side pockets.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. Economy and Premium Economy: 1 piece; Business: 2 pieces. Each piece max 7 kg (15 lbs).
What each China Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy / Premium Economy | Included | Included (7 kg) | 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item. |
| Business | Included | Included (7 kg) | 2 cabin bags (7 kg each) + 1 personal item. |
Will a standard carry-on fit China Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On China Airlines it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4 cm (1.6 in) too wide; 115 cm in total against a 115 cm limit).
China Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit China Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 4.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 2.6 kg left for packing
All bags that fit China Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
China Airlines doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on China Airlines
You can’t use a power bank on board. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max two power banks, in hand luggage, protected against short circuit. Use and charging banned for the whole flight; airline recommends not storing them in overhead bins.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Smart bags with non-removable lithium batteries that don't meet rules must be checked with battery removed.
- Devices with lithium batteries over 160Wh are prohibited.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
China Airlines bag questions
What size is the China Airlines personal item?
China Airlines' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in). One personal item in all cabins, max 85 cm / 34 in total; dimensions include wheels, handles and side pockets.
How big can a China Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit China Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on China Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on baggage page · in-flight electronic devices / power bank page · dangerous goods page. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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