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Extra baggage charges

Checking your baggage allowance

You can check your baggage allowance by asking our chatbot, logging into Manage Booking or by checking your ticket itinerary.

Ticket itinerary
Your baggage allowance is measured either by piece (PC) or weight (K). You can find these details in your itinerary under baggage.
For example, 2PC = 2 piece allowance and 23K = 23kg weight allowance.

The following information is for flights marketed by Cathay Pacific. If you're flying with another airline, or if your journey is via the U.S. or Canada, but crosses multiple flight sectors internationally, please check the carrier rules.

First and Business

Each additional piece can:

  • Weigh up to 32kg / 70lbs
  • Within size up to 158cm / 62in in total dimension
  • Any extra baggage over over 158cm / 62in (up to maximum of 203cm / 80in) in total dimension will be subject to an oversize charge
Premium Economy and Economy

Each additional piece can:

  • Weigh up to 23kg / 50lbs
  • Within size up to 158cm / 62in in total dimension
  • Any extra baggage over 23kg (up to max of 32kg) will be subject to an overweight charge
  • Any extra baggage over over 158cm / 62in (up to maximum of 203cm / 80in) in total dimension will be subject to an oversize charge

We cannot accept any baggage over the maximum weight of 32kg / 70lbs and 158cm / 62in in total dimension. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.

Please also check the maximum dimensions for standard baggage allowances.

Items that exceed the agreed size must be repacked into split-up units, otherwise they will not be accepted on the flight. To avoid disappointment, please contact our Customer Care at least three working days before you fly if your bag is oversized and/or overweight.

Special arrangements can be made for sporting equipment, musical instruments, travelling with pets, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.

When travelling on flights marketed by Cathay Pacific, you can redeem Extra Baggage Awards with Asia miles. The Asia miles required depends on your travel distance.

Charge per extra piece

Zone distance in miles Zone S (0-600) Zone A (601-1,200) Zone B (1,201-2,500) Zone C (2,501-5,000) Zone D (5,001-7,500) Zone E (7,501-10,000) Zone F (10,001 and above)
Zone distance in miles
Each extra piece
Zone S (0-600)
Asia Miles 14,300
Zone A (601-1,200)
Asia Miles 19,900
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Asia Miles 25,900
Zone C (2,501-5,000)
Asia Miles 30,200
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Asia Miles 32,800
Zone E (7,501-10,000)
Asia Miles 34,500
Zone F (10,001 and above)
Asia Miles 43,200

Charges for each overweight / oversized piece

This applies for each bag in excess of your flight class weight allowance or an oversized piece of baggage between 158cm / 62in and 203cm / 80in in total dimension.

Learn more about oversized and overweight baggage charges.

  • If your ticketed baggage allowance is by weight (kg), simply subtract the weight of your free luggage allowance from the weight of your bag. The remaining difference will be charged per kilogram. If you’re travelling with multiple bags, their combined weight makes up your baggage allowance.
  • Any single bag weighing more than 32kg / 70lbs has to be split into lighter units. The extra weight will be charged by the kilogram.

Please contact our Customer Care at least 3 working days if your bag cannot be split and you need to travel with a bag this large.

  • If your ticketed baggage allowance is by piece and you bring more than your allowed number of piece or any extra pieces that results from repacking, there will be an extra baggage charge.
  • Please note that the weight of any single bag must not be over 32kg / 70lbs, and its total dimension (the sum of its width, height and length) must not exceed 203cm / 80in in length without prior approval from Cathay Pacific.

Please contact our Customer Care at least 3 working days if your bag cannot be split and you need to travel with a bag this large.

  1. Award zones are based on the one-way distance per flight sector basis.
  2. Extra baggage redemption is available on a per flight sector basis on all Cathay Pacific marketed and operated flights, unless otherwise stated, and is subject to availability and loading.
  3. Extra baggage redemption is not available on joint venture and code-share flights.
  4. The same redemption rate applies for all classes of travel and for all Members, unless otherwise stated.
  5. Extra baggage redemption is only available on journeys when the first sector is a Cathay Pacific flight.
  6. Extra baggage redemption are valid for one month from the date of claim, but only for travel on the original itinerary.
  7. Extra baggage redemption is not eligible for passengers who are holding the following ticket type:
    • Infant ticket (who does not occupy any seat)
    • Ticket for an extra seat
    • On hold booking
  8. Asia Miles used to redeem extra baggage redemption will not be refunded.
  9. Extra baggage redemption cannot be transferred.
  10. Members holding tickets issued by Cathay Pacific (ticket number beginning with 160) may contact our Customer Care at least 24 hours before flight departure to redeem extra baggage allowance. Members must quote their booking reference number(s) when claiming their extra baggage redemption, maximum 50kg of baggage (for all journeys under weight system) or 3 pieces of baggage (for journeys that under piece system) per flight sector.
  11. If the aircraft load permits, Members may also present their Membership Card at all Cathay Pacific check-in counters worldwide upon departure to redeem instant extra baggage allowance.
  12. The ‘Flight Awards Redemption – General Conditions’ section and ‘Redeeming Flight Awards’ section of these Terms and Conditions apply.

Redeeming your extra baggage allowance

There are two ways you can redeem your extra luggage allowance:

At the airport

At the airport

Instant extra baggage redemption is now available at Cathay Pacific check-in counters worldwide. Simply present your membership card upon check-in to redeem.

On the phone

On the phone

Call our Customer Care at least 24 hours before you fly.

Not sure which zone you belong to?

Tell us where you're traveling from and to below!

From/to Hong Kong

From/To Hong Kong Zone S (0-600) Zone A (601-1,200) Zone B (1,201-2,500)
From/To Hong Kong
Chinese Mainland
Zone S (0-600)
Fuzhou
Guangzhou
Haikou
Sanya
Wenzhou
Wuhan
Xiamen
Zone A (601-1,200)
Chengdu
Chongqing
Hangzhou
Nanjing
Ningbo
Qingdao
Shanghai
Xian
Zhengzhou
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Beijing
From/To Hong Kong
Taiwan China
Zone S (0-600)
Kaohsiung
Taipei
Zone A (601-1,200)
 
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
 
From/To Hong Kong Zone D (5,001-7,500)
From/To Hong Kong
South Africa
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Johannesburg
From/To Hong Kong Zone D (5,001-7,500) Zone E (7,501-10,000)
From/To Hong Kong
Canada
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Vancouver
Zone E (7,501-10,000)
Toronto
From/To Hong Kong
United States
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Zone E (7,501-10,000)
Boston
Chicago
New York
From/To Hong Kong Zone C (2,501-5,000) Zone D (5,001-7,500)
From/To Hong Kong
Australia
Zone C (2,501-5,000)
Adelaide
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
 
From/To Hong Kong
New Zealand
Zone C (2,501-5,000)
 
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Auckland
Christchurch
From/To Hong Kong Zone B (1,201-2,500)
From/To Hong Kong
Japan
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Fukuoka
Nagoya
Osaka
Sapporo
Tokyo
From/To Hong Kong
South Korea
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Seoul
From/To Hong Kong Zone B (1,201-2,500) Zone C (2,501-5,000)
From/To Hong Kong
India
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Chennai
Delhi
Kolkata
Zone C (2,501-5,000)
Mumbai
From/To Hong Kong
Sri Lanka
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Colombo
Zone C (2,501-5,000)
 
From/To Hong Kong Zone S (0-600) Zone A (601-1,200) Zone B (1,201-2,500)
From/To Hong Kong
Cambodia
Zone S (0-600)
 
Zone A (601-1,200)
Phnom Penh
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
 
From/To Hong Kong
Indonesia
Zone S (0-600)
 
Zone A (601-1,200)
 
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Denpasar
Jakarta
Surabaya
From/To Hong Kong
Malaysia
Zone S (0-600)
 
Zone A (601-1,200)
 
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Kuala Lumpur
Penang
From/To Hong Kong
Philippines
Zone S (0-600)
 
Zone A (601-1,200)
Cebu
Manila
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
 
From/To Hong Kong
Singapore
Zone S (0-600)
 
Zone A (601-1,200)
 
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Singapore
From/To Hong Kong
Thailand
Zone S (0-600)
 
Zone A (601-1,200)
Bangkok
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Phuket
From/To Hong Kong
Vietnam
Zone S (0-600)
Hanoi
Zone A (601-1,200)
Ho Chi Minh City
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
 
From/To Hong Kong Zone D (5,001-7,500)
From/To Hong Kong
France
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Paris
From/To Hong Kong
Germany
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Frankfurt
From/To Hong Kong
Italy
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Milan
Rome
From/To Hong Kong
The Netherlands
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Amsterdam
From/To Hong Kong
Spain
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Barcelona
Madrid
From/To Hong Kong
Switzerland
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
Zurich
From/To Hong Kong
United Kingdom
Zone D (5,001-7,500)
London
Manchester
From/To Hong Kong Zone C (2,501-5,000)
From/To Hong Kong
Israel
Zone C (2,501-5,000)
Tel Aviv
From/To Hong Kong
United Arab Emirates
Zone C (2,501-5,000)
Dubai

Other routes

Taipei from/to Japan/Korea (Direct flight) Zone A (601-1,200) Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Taipei from/to Japan/Korea (Direct flight)
Japan
Zone A (601-1,200)
Nagoya
Osaka
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
Tokyo
Taipei from/to Japan/Korea (Direct flight)
Korea
Zone A (601-1,200)
Seoul
Zone B (1,201-2,500)
 
Bangkok from/to Singapore (Direct flight) Zone A (601-1,200)
Bangkok from/to Singapore (Direct flight)
Singapore
Zone A (601-1,200)
Singapore

Prepaid Extra Baggage

Enjoy a discount of up to 10% when you purchase your extra baggage at least 24 hours before departure.

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