Donghai Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

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Donghai Airlines sells weight-based prepaid checked baggage online (CNY 50 for 5 kg, CNY 100 for 10 kg) for zero-allowance promo-economy cabins on domestic routes, and charges by the kilogram at airport counters on all domestic outbound routes (a uniform CNY 15 per kg on the current baggage-rule page; a 2025 notice instead states 1.5% of the Y fare per kg). Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Updated Oct 8, 2026

Donghai 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

  • J/C/I/O30 kg

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

LabelAmountNotes
Economy1 × 5 kg, max 20 × 40 × 55 cm
  • Items exceeding the weight, piece, or size limit must travel as checked baggage.
Business2 × 5 kg, max 20 × 40 × 55 cm each
  • Second business piece per the differentiated-service notice; the baggage-rule page states one piece per passenger.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Donghai Airlines

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to donghaiair.com (or the Donghai Airlines WeChat official account) and log in if required.
  2. To prepay online, select a 5 kg or 10 kg baggage block in the website or WeChat baggage channel before checking in.
  3. Combine blocks to cover the estimated checked weight, then complete the online payment.
  4. Alternatively, present the checked bags for weighing at the airport check-in counter and pay there before the flight cutoff.
  5. Keep the baggage receipt for check-in verification and any later refund.

Prices

Online prepaid checked baggage in fixed 5 kg / 10 kg blocks for zero-allowance promo-economy cabins on domestic routes.

LabelAmountNotes
5 kg packageCNY 50
  • Online prepaid rate on the official website and WeChat account (CNY 10 per kg).
  • Applies to domestic outbound promo-economy tickets (T/N/D/R including sub-classes).
10 kg packageCNY 100
  • Online prepaid rate on the official website and WeChat account (CNY 10 per kg).
  • Covers weights between tiers by combining blocks; over-purchased allowance is non-refundable.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Prepaid checked baggage in 5 kg or 10 kg blocks can be bought on the official website or the WeChat official account before check-in, at least 120 minutes before departure.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Buy prepaid weight blocks on donghaiair.com or the WeChat official account (the baggage rule page also has an instant-buy button for eligible Nantong routes), or buy by actual weight at the airport check-in counter.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Online prepaid purchase closes 120 minutes before departure and is unavailable after check-in; airport counters sell until the flight cutoff.

How does the airline calculate extra baggage charges?

Paid baggage is weight-based, not piece-based. Online you buy fixed 5 kg or 10 kg blocks (CNY 10 per kg); at the airport you pay for actual weighed kilograms. Separately, the differentiated-service notice prices excess weight at 1.5% of the actual segment's published economy (Y) fare per kilogram.

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

Maximum free allowances are 30 kg in business (J/C/I/O) and 20 kg in standard economy cabins; promo-economy (T/N/D/R) tickets include no free checked allowance. Carry-on is limited to 5 kg per piece within 20 × 40 × 55 cm — one piece in economy, two in business.

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

Online prepaid costs CNY 10 per kg (CNY 50 for 5 kg, CNY 100 for 10 kg) while the current baggage-rule page lists a CNY 15 per kg airport counter rate, so prepaying online saves about one third versus the counter; note a 2025 notice instead prices excess weight at 1.5% of the Y fare per kg, so confirm the counter rate at the airport.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Weight above the free allowance is charged per kilogram: the 2025 differentiated-service notice applies 1.5% of the segment's published economy (Y) fare per kg on all domestic flights, while the current baggage rule page lists a uniform CNY 15 per kg counter rate. Actual weight is rounded and amounts are settled in CNY.

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

The website accepts Alipay, WeChat Pay, and credit cards; airport counters accept cash or card payment.

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

Online prepaid baggage can be refunded through the original purchase channel (website or WeChat account) when the ticket is unused or refunded, with no extra fee. Counter-bought baggage is refunded in full at the airport payment counter with valid ID and the baggage receipt.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Online prepaid blocks apply to domestic outbound promo-economy (T/N/D/R) tickets; international flights are excluded from the prepaid scheme. Product-cabin (Q/W/S) allowances follow their own product notices, and infants on 10%-fare tickets get 10 kg free.

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