Personal-item bag · 11 × 8.9 × 4.9 in (28 × 22.5 × 12.5 cm)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the length
Hainan Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Hainan Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
30 × 30 × 20 cm12 × 12 × 8 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
115 cm in totallength + width + depth), 45 i
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Hainan Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Small items (handbag, briefcase, laptop bag) free, placed under the front seat; must not use overhead bin space.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. International/regional Economy: 1 piece, 10kg, max 115cm (L+W+H). China domestic flights: 7kg and 55x40x20cm instead.
What each Hainan Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy - international/regional (non-US departures) | Included | Included (10 kg) | 1 piece, 10kg (22lbs), 115cm (45in) sum of dimensions. |
| Business - international/regional (non-US departures) | Included | Included (10 kg) | 2 pieces, 10kg each, 115cm sum of dimensions. |
| US departure flights (Business and Economy) | Included | Included (10 kg) | 1 piece for both cabins, 10kg, 115cm sum of dimensions. |
| China domestic (Economy / Business) | Included | Included (7 kg) | Economy 1 piece, Business 2 pieces, 7kg (15lbs) each, 55x40x20cm (22x16x8in). |
Will a standard carry-on fit Hainan Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Hainan Airlines it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit.
Bags that fit Hainan Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 3 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 2 are within a centimeter. 838 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 11.8 × 9.8 × 4.7 in (30 × 24.9 × 11.9 cm)
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)
Fits 103.6 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 114.3 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 114.3 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 114.3 cm in total against a 114.3 cm limit; 5.6 kg left for packing
All bags that fit Hainan Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Baggage over the free allowance incurs excess baggage fees and goes in the hold. No specific carry-on gate fee published. Source
Power banks on Hainan Airlines
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Cabin only. Max two. Cannot be used during the flight to charge devices; switch off for the whole flight. 100-160Wh needs airline approval. China domestic: 3C mark required, recalled models banned.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- International cabin bag rule is a 115cm sum of dimensions; domestic China uses fixed 55x40x20cm and 7kg.
- From the US, Business class also gets only one cabin bag.
- Power banks without a clear 3C mark are banned on China domestic flights.
Hainan Airlines bag questions
What size is the Hainan Airlines personal item?
Hainan Airlines' free personal item can be up to 30 × 30 × 20 cm (12 × 12 × 8 in). Small items (handbag, briefcase, laptop bag) free, placed under the front seat; must not use overhead bin space.
How big can a Hainan Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 115 cm in total (length + width + depth), 45 in, and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Hainan Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 3 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 838 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Hainan Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on baggage page (US English site) · baggage restrictions page (power banks). 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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