China Eastern Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

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Purchase prepaid baggage online up to 6 hours before departure via the China Eastern website or app. Excess baggage fees are based on route zone and whether piece-based or weight-based system applies. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

China Eastern Airlines Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Weight-based on domestic routes (40 kg total); piece-based on international/regional routes (2–3 pieces, each ≤32 kg and sum of three sides ≤158 cm, varying by destination zone).

LabelAmountNotes
Domestic40kg
  • Rendered on Domestic Flights table row First Class — free baggage allowance 40kg.
  • Per piece limits: At least 5×15×20 cm and not exceeding 40×60×100 cm (rowspan across First/Business/Economy) and ≤50kg per piece.
Africa, the Americas, Canada, the Middle East and Singapore waypoints2 × 32 kg
  • Rendered on table 1.2 row First Class, Premium Business Class, Business Class — — Number 2, Volume Sum of three sides ≤158 cm, Weight ≤32kg (rowspan ≤32kg covers First/Business).
  • Applies to flights including Africa, the Americas, Canada, the Middle East and Singapore waypoints (section 1.2).
Europe (including Russia, Turkey) waypoints3 × 32 kg
  • Rendered on table 1.3 row First Class — — Number 3, Volume Sum of three sides ≤158 cm (rowspan 6), Weight ≤32kg (rowspan 2 covers First + Premium Business/Business).
  • Section 1.3 Compliance with Piece-System for Flights Including Europe (Including Russia, Turkey) Waypoints.
Australia, New Zealand, Japan and SYD-AKL3 × 32 kg
  • Rendered on table 1.4 row First Class — — Number 3, Volume ≤158 cm, Weight ≤32kg (rowspan 2).
  • Section 1.4 for Flights Including Australia, New Zealand, and Japan Waypoints and routes between Sydney and Auckland.
Southeast Asia (ex Thailand/Singapore/India), South/Central/West/North Asia, Hong Kong/Macao (China), Colombo-Male, Auckland-Buenos Aires2 × 32 kg
  • Rendered on table 1.5 row First Class, Business Class — — Number 2, Volume ≤158 cm (rowspan 5), Weight ≤32kg.
  • Section 1.5 Compliance with Piece Concept for Southeast Asia (excluding Thailand, Singapore, and India), South Asia, North Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, Hong Kong/Macao, Colombo-Male, Auckland-Buenos Aires.
Taiwan (China), South Korea, India routes2 × 32 kg
  • Rendered on table 1.6 row First Class, Business Class — — Number 2, Volume ≤158 cm, Weight ≤32kg.
  • Section 1.6 for Taiwan (China), South Korea, and India Routes.
Thailand routes2 × 32 kg
  • Rendered on table 1.7 row First Class, Premium Business Class, Business Class — — Number 2, Volume Sum of three sides ≤158 cm (rowspan 5), Weight ≤32kg.
  • Section 1.7 Compliance with Piece-System for Thai Routes.

Carry-on baggage

2 cabin bags ≤10kg each, size 55×40×20 cm each, plus 1 personal item 35×32×18 cm under seat — same on domestic and international/regional flights.

LabelAmountNotes
All routes — cabin bag2 × 10 kg
  • Rendered on Carry-on Baggage table Unchecked Baggage — Domestic flights First Class 2 ≤10kg and International or regional flight First Class 2 ≤10kg, size rowspan 6: A≤55cm(22 in) B≤40cm(16 in) C≤20cm(8 in) for all classes/routes.
  • Size limit per cabin bag: 55×40×20 cm (22×16×8 in) per table image and text.
All routes — personal item1 personal item 35×32×18 cm
  • Note 1 paragraph 2 under table: In addition to designated carry-on baggage, each passenger is also allowed to carry one free carry on item that can be placed under front seat (Reference dimensions: 35×32×18 cm), such as handbag, briefcase, laptop bag, camera bag.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on China Eastern Airlines

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to ceair.com and click 'Self Service' → 'Prepaid Baggage', or go directly to the Prepaid Baggage page.
  2. Enter your flight number, ticket number, name, ID number, and phone number, then click 'Query'.
  3. Select the number of extra bags or the weight package you need to purchase.
  4. Complete payment online by credit card or other accepted payment methods.
  5. After successful payment, the pre-paid baggage allowance is linked to your booking. A confirmation will be sent to your contact information.

Prices

Excess baggage fees are charged per piece on international routes and per kilogram on domestic routes. Each piece ≤ 23 kg and ≤ 158 cm total dimensions. Maximum weight per piece: 32 kg on most routes (45 kg for North America excluding Canada).

LabelAmountNotes
Domestic flights (per kg)See official pricing
  • 1.5% of the highest published adult Economy class fare for a one-way direct flight on the same day, per kilogram.
  • Fee = (Total checked weight - Free allowance) × 1.5% of highest Economy fare.
  • Charged in RMB, rounded up to nearest whole number.
  • The fare reference is the highest published Economy class fare on the day of travel; check your ticket or ceair.com for the applicable fare basis.
Chinese Mainland ↔ Americas1,300 / 2,000 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 1,300 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 2,000 RMB each.
  • South America and Canada routes: max 32 kg per piece. Other North America: max 45 kg.
Chinese Mainland ↔ Australia / New Zealand1,100 / 2,000 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 1,100 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 2,000 RMB each.
Chinese Mainland ↔ Europe / Africa (excl. Egypt) / Japan / South Korea1,000 / 2,000 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 1,000 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 2,000 RMB each.
Chinese Mainland ↔ Hong Kong / Macau / Taiwan800 / 1,000 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 800 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 1,000 RMB each.
Chinese Mainland ↔ Egypt / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central Asia / West Asia / Middle East800 / 1,200 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 800 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 1,200 RMB each.
Connecting routes via Chinese Mainland1,200 / 2,000 RMB per piece
  • First piece: 1,200 RMB. Second and additional pieces: 2,000 RMB each.
  • For international one-way connecting routes transiting through Mainland China.
Prepaid baggage (Sui Xin Dai) — piece-basedSee official pricing
  • Up to 5 pieces per passenger per flight segment.
  • Each piece ≤ 23 kg and ≤ 158 cm.
  • Price is tiered by route; exact amount shown at time of purchase on the official website.
  • Available for China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines operated flights.
Prepaid baggage (Sui Xin Dai) — weight-basedSee official pricing
  • Select 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 kg packages, up to 30 kg total per passenger.
  • Price is tiered by route; exact amount shown at time of purchase.
  • Available for China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines operated flights.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. China Eastern offers the 'Sui Xin Dai' (Sui Xin Dai) prepaid baggage service. You can purchase extra checked baggage online via the official website, mobile app, or M-site up to 6 hours before departure.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Go to the China Eastern website (ceair.com) → Self Service → Prepaid Baggage, or use the China Eastern APP. You will need your flight number, ticket number, name, ID number, and phone number to proceed. It can also be purchased at China Eastern ticket offices.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

The prepaid baggage must be purchased at least 6 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.

How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?

Under the piece-based system, each passenger can purchase up to 5 extra pieces per flight segment. Each piece must not exceed 23 kg and 158 cm total dimensions. Under the weight-based system (domestic), you can purchase up to 30 kg in increments of 5 kg. For prepaid weight-based baggage, options are 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg.

How does China Eastern calculate extra baggage charges?

Pricing depends on the route and whether it uses a piece-based or weight-based system. International routes are piece-based with fixed fees per route zone: Americas (1,300/2,000 RMB), Australia/NZ (1,100/2,000 RMB), Europe/Japan/Korea (1,000/2,000 RMB), Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan (800/1,000 RMB), and other regions (800/1,200 RMB). Domestic flights use a weight-based system at 1.5% of the highest Economy fare per kg. Prepaid baggage (Sui Xin Dai) is tiered by route with prices displayed at the time of purchase.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

For Economy class, baggage weighing 23-32 kg is charged 1,000 RMB as an overweight fee on most international routes. Oversized baggage measuring 159-203 cm total dimensions costs 1,000 RMB, and over 203 cm costs 2,000 RMB (2,700 RMB for Americas routes). Overweight, oversized, and extra baggage fees are charged cumulatively. Maximum weight per piece is 32 kg on most routes (45 kg for North America, excluding Canada).

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?

China Eastern offers the prepaid 'Sui Xin Dai' product online with route-based tiered pricing which may be lower than airport excess baggage rates. Prepaid purchase requires completing the transaction at least 6 hours before departure. Airport purchase follows the standard excess baggage fee schedule.

Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

The prepaid 'Sui Xin Dai' baggage service only applies to flights operated by China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. For codeshare or partner-operated flights, standard excess baggage fees and rules of the operating carrier apply.

Can I pay for extra baggage with cards or loyalty points?

Online payment by credit card and other standard online payment methods are accepted. Eastern Miles members can use their miles to pay for prepaid baggage: 10 miles = 1 RMB for the 'Sui Xin Dai' product, for the member or their designated beneficiaries (beneficiary list must be set up in advance).

Can I get a refund or transfer extra baggage if I cancel or change my booking?

Prepaid baggage must be refunded in full (cannot refund part of it). If you rebook within the same fare class, the prepaid baggage transfers automatically. For different fare class or ticket endorsement, you must cancel the prepaid baggage before departure (no fee) and repurchase. Refund requests must be made through the original purchase channel before check-in, within 12 months of purchase.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Basic Economy Class passengers on some international routes may have zero free baggage allowance, but can still prepay for baggage. If actual excess baggage weight is less than what was prepaid, no refund is given for the difference; if more, the difference must be paid at the airport. Oversize, overweight, and extra baggage fees are cumulative.

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