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Extra baggage
Check 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.
Extra baggage charges
The information below applies 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 see carrier rules.
Each additional piece can:
- Weigh up to 32kg / 70lbs
- Within size up to 158cm / 62in in total dimension
- Any extra baggage over 158cm / 62in (up to maximum of 203cm / 80in) in total dimension will be subject to an oversize charge
Each additional piece can:
- Weigh up to 23kg / 50lbs
- Within size up to 158cm / 62in in total dimension
- Any extra baggage over 23kg / 50lbs (up to max of 32kg / 70lbs) will be subject to an overweight charge
- Any extra baggage 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 203cm / 80in in total dimension. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
You can 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 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.
Take a look at the table below to work out which zones your flight covers. Then you can work out how much your extra bag charge will be per piece and if applicable, additional charges for each oversized/overweight piece.
Zone 1 |
Chinese Mainland, Macao SAR, Taiwan China Central/East Asia: Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia (in Asia), South Korea South East Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam Selected routes:
|
Zone 2 |
South Asia: Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
Zone 3 |
Middle East: Bahrain, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates |
Zone 4 |
South West Pacific: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Africa: South Africa |
Zone 5 |
North America: Canada, Mexico, United States |
Zone 6 |
Central and South America: Brazil, Chile, Peru |
Charge across zones per extra piece
| Per piece | From/to Hong Kong | From/to Zone 1 | From/to Zone 2/3 | From/to Zone 4 | From/to Zone 5/6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From/to Hong Kong | - | USD 100 | USD 130 | USD 150 | USD 200 |
| From/to Zone 1 | USD 100 | USD 120 | USD 150 | USD 170 | USD 210 |
| From/to Zone 2/3 | USD 130 | USD 150 | USD 170 | USD 200 | USD 230 |
| From/to Zone 4 | USD 150 | USD 170 | USD 200 | USD 220 | USD 250 |
| From/to Zone 5/6 | USD 200 | USD 210 | USD 230 | USD 250 | USD 260 |
For each overweight piece - based on your flight zones
| Per piece | From/to Hong Kong | From/to Zone 1 | From/to Zone 2/3 | From/to Zone 4 | From/to Zone 5/6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From/to Hong Kong | - | USD 60 | USD 100 | USD 130 | USD 150 |
| From/to Zone 1 | USD 60 | USD 80 | USD 100 | USD 130 | USD 150 |
| From/to Zone 2/3 | USD 100 | USD 100 | USD 100 | USD 150 | USD 150 |
| From/to Zone 4 | USD 130 | USD 130 | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150 |
| From/to Zone 5/6 | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150 |
This applies for each bag in excess of your flight class weight allowance but not over 32kg / 70lbs.
For baggage over 32kg / 70lbs, you can expect to pay four times extra baggage charge per piece. Please contact Customer Care for more details and necessary approvals, at least three working days before your flight.
For each oversized piece, there will be a charge of USD200
An oversized piece of baggage is one that is between 158cm / 62in and 203cm / 80in in total dimension. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
For baggage over 203cm / 80in in total dimension, you can expect to pay four times extra baggage charge per piece. Please contact Customer Care for more details and necessary approvals, at least three working days before your flight.
Fees are collected in the equivalent local currency.
Please note: any applicable tax will be collected in addition to the above fees.
This information is for flights between Hong Kong and Auckland/Christchurch, and wholly within Hong Kong and New Zealand, on Cathay Pacific or Air New Zealand only. It includes any domestic Air New Zealand flights you might add onto this route.
If your tickets include additional international flights beyond Hong Kong or Auckland/Christchurch, or you have a stopover between Hong Kong and Auckland/Christchurch, please see carrier rules.
Charges for this route per extra piece
| Price per piece | NZD 300 / HKD 1720 |
Each extra piece can weight up to 23kg / 50lbs and not be larger than 158cm / 62in in total dimension. The total dimension of your bag 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 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, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
An additional fee will be charged for each overweight/oversized piece for direct flights between Hong Kong and New Zealand.
| Overweight / oversized | Extra charge | Weight and size limitation |
|---|---|---|
| For each overweight piece | NZD 250 / HKD 1430 | An overweight piece of baggage is over 23kg / 50lbs and up to 32kg / 70lbs. For pieces with a weight over 32kg / 70lbs, please contact our Customer Care. |
| For each oversized piece | NZD 250 / HKD 1430 | An oversized piece of baggage is over 158cm / 62in and up to 203cm / 80in in total dimension. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length. For pieces with a weight over 203cm / 80in, please contact our Customer Care. |
Fees are collected in the equivalent local currency.
Please note: any applicable tax will be collected in addition to the above fees.
The information below applies 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 see carrier rules.
Each additional piece can:
- Weigh up to 32kg / 70lbs
- Within size up to 158cm / 62in in total dimension
- Any extra baggage over 158cm / 62in (up to maximum of 203cm / 80in) in total dimension will be subject to an oversize charge
Each additional piece can:
- Weigh up to 23kg / 50lbs
- Within size up to 158cm / 62in in total dimension
- Any extra baggage over 23kg / 50lbs (up to max of 32kg / 70lbs) will be subject to an overweight charge
- Any extra baggage 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 203cm / 80in in total dimension. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
You can 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 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.
Take a look at the table below to work out which zones your flight covers. Then you can work out how much your extra bag charge will be per piece and if applicable, additional charges for each oversized/overweight piece.
Zone 1 |
Chinese Mainland, Macao SAR, Taiwan China Central/East Asia: Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia (in Asia), South Korea South East Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam Selected routes:
|
Zone 2 |
South Asia: Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
Zone 3 |
Middle East: Bahrain, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates |
Zone 4 |
South West Pacific: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Africa: South Africa |
Zone 5 |
North America: Canada, Mexico, United States |
Zone 6 |
Central and South America: Brazil, Chile, Peru |
Charge across zones per extra piece
| Per piece | From/to Hong Kong | From/to Zone 1 | From/to Zone 2/3 | From/to Zone 4 | From/to Zone 5/6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From/to Hong Kong | - | USD 100 | USD 130 | USD 150 | USD 200 |
| From/to Zone 1 | USD 100 | USD 120 | USD 150 | USD 170 | USD 210 |
| From/to Zone 2/3 | USD 130 | USD 150 | USD 170 | USD 200 | USD 230 |
| From/to Zone 4 | USD 150 | USD 170 | USD 200 | USD 220 | USD 250 |
| From/to Zone 5/6 | USD 200 | USD 210 | USD 230 | USD 250 | USD 260 |
For each overweight piece - based on your flight zones
| Per piece | From/to Hong Kong | From/to Zone 1 | From/to Zone 2/3 | From/to Zone 4 | From/to Zone 5/6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From/to Hong Kong | - | USD 60 | USD 100 | USD 130 | USD 150 |
| From/to Zone 1 | USD 60 | USD 80 | USD 100 | USD 130 | USD 150 |
| From/to Zone 2/3 | USD 100 | USD 100 | USD 100 | USD 150 | USD 150 |
| From/to Zone 4 | USD 130 | USD 130 | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150 |
| From/to Zone 5/6 | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150 |
This applies for each bag in excess of your flight class weight allowance but not over 32kg / 70lbs.
For baggage over 32kg / 70lbs, you can expect to pay four times extra baggage charge per piece. Please contact Customer Care for more details and necessary approvals, at least three working days before your flight.
For each oversized piece, there will be a charge of USD200
An oversized piece of baggage is one that is between 158cm / 62in and 203cm / 80in in total dimension. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
For baggage over 203cm / 80in in total dimension, you can expect to pay four times extra baggage charge per piece. Please contact Customer Care for more details and necessary approvals, at least three working days before your flight.
Fees are collected in the equivalent local currency.
Please note: any applicable tax will be collected in addition to the above fees.
This information is for flights between Hong Kong and Auckland/Christchurch, and wholly within Hong Kong and New Zealand, on Cathay Pacific or Air New Zealand only. It includes any domestic Air New Zealand flights you might add onto this route.
If your tickets include additional international flights beyond Hong Kong or Auckland/Christchurch, or you have a stopover between Hong Kong and Auckland/Christchurch, please see carrier rules.
Charges for this route per extra piece
| Price per piece | NZD 300 / HKD 1720 |
Each extra piece can weight up to 23kg / 50lbs and not be larger than 158cm / 62in in total dimension. The total dimension of your bag 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 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, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
An additional fee will be charged for each overweight/oversized piece for direct flights between Hong Kong and New Zealand.
| Overweight / oversized | Extra charge | Weight and size limitation |
|---|---|---|
| For each overweight piece | NZD 250 / HKD 1430 | An overweight piece of baggage is over 23kg / 50lbs and up to 32kg / 70lbs. For pieces with a weight over 32kg / 70lbs, please contact our Customer Care. |
| For each oversized piece | NZD 250 / HKD 1430 | An oversized piece of baggage is over 158cm / 62in and up to 203cm / 80in in total dimension. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length. For pieces with a weight over 203cm / 80in, please contact our Customer Care. |
Fees are collected in the equivalent local currency.
Please note: any applicable tax will be collected in addition to the above fees.
- 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 Customer Care at least 3 working days if your bag cannot be split and you need to travel with a bag this large.
Take a look at the table below to work out which flight zones your flight covers. Then you can work out how much your extra bag charge will be per kilogram.
Zone 1 |
Chinese Mainland, Macao SAR, Taiwan China Central/East Asia: Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia (in Asia), South Korea South East Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam Selected routes:
|
Zone 2 |
South Asia: Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
Zone 3 |
Middle East: Bahrain, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates |
Zone 4 |
South West Pacific: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Africa: South Africa |
| Per kg | From/to Hong Kong SAR | From/to Zone 1 | From/to Zone 2 | From/to Zone 3 | From/to Zone 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From/to Hong Kong SAR | - | USD 13 | USD 20 | USD 25 | USD 45 |
| From/to Zone 1 | USD 13 | USD 15 | USD 20 | USD 30 | USD 45 |
| From/to Zone 2 | USD 20 | USD 20 | USD 35 | USD 40 | USD 45 |
| From/to Zone 3 | USD 25 | USD 30 | USD 40 | USD 45 | USD 65 |
| From/to Zone 4 | USD 45 | USD 45 | USD 45 | USD 65 | USD 65 |
If your bags are within the weight allowance, but you have an extra piece, you can work out how much your extra bag charge will be per piece.
| Per piece | From/to Hong Kong SAR | From/to Zone 1 | From/to Zone 2 | From/to Zone 3 | From/to Zone 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From/to Hong Kong SAR | - | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 60 |
| From/to Zone 1 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 60 |
| From/to Zone 2 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 60 |
| From/to Zone 3 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 30 | USD 60 |
| From/to Zone 4 | USD 60 | USD 60 | USD 60 | USD 60 | USD 60 |
Please note: We will not accept a bag over 32kg / 70lbs in weight or 203cm / 80in long in total dimension without prior approval. Your bag’s total dimension is the sum of its width, height and length.
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 3 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.
Fees are collected in the equivalent local currency.
Please note: any applicable tax will be collected in addition to the above fees.
- 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.
How to purchase
Pre-purchase discount offer
Enjoy a discount of up to 10% when you purchase your extra baggage at least 24 hours before departure. Pre-purchase is available on selected routes, applicable for up to 3 pieces of extra baggage, given your baggage allowance is measured by piece only. Visit Prepaid extra baggage for more details.
At the airport
Visit our check-in counters or speak to our airport team. We accept payments by all major credit cards. Alternative payment methods may also be available at certain local airports. Cathay members may pay with Miles Plus Cash*.
*Please note Miles Plus Cash payments are not available for:
- Purchases made at airports in India and Nepal
- Extra baggage purchases on certain itineraries involving flights marketed by other airlines
- Overweight charges for baggage over 32kg / 70lbs
- Oversized baggage charges