2026 Cathay Pacific Baggage Allowance & Excess Baggage Fees

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Cathay Pacific Carry-On Baggage Allowance:

One item of hand luggage, 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in). PLUS a small personal item, 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in).

Economy and Premium Economy: 1 bag up to 7 kg (15 lbs)

Business: 1 bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs); 

First Class: 1 bag up to 15 kg (33 lbs). 

Cathay Pacific Carry-On Baggage and Musical Instruments

You may bring small musical instruments on board as part of your carry-on baggage. They must not exceed 7 kg in weight or dimensions of 93 x 39 x 24 cm, including the case. Alternatively, you can purchase an additional seat for your instrument, providing it does not exceed 136 x 48 x 44 cm and that it does not weigh more than 32 kg.

Cathay Pacific Carry-On Baggage and Prohibited Items

Certain items are considered dangerous and can, therefore, not be brought on board an aircraft in your carry on luggage. Such items include:

Guns,

Toy guns,

Knives,

Axes,

Crowbars,

Drills and drill bits.

Cathay Pacific Checked Baggage Allowance:

Economy Light: Includes only 1 checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Economy Essential & Flex: Includes 2 checked bags up to 23 kg (50 lbs) each.

Premium Economy: Includes 2 checked bags up to 23 kg (50 lbs) each.

Business Class: Includes 2 checked bags up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each.

First Class: Includes 3 checked bags up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each.

Bags on the above flights cannot exceed 158 cm (62 inches) in total dimensions and no single bag may weigh more than 32 kg (70 lbs).

Passengers travelling with an infant under 2 years old who does not occupy a separate seat are eligible for additional allowances on all routes (excluding Economy Light fares):

1 complimentary checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs) with standard dimensions up to 158 cm, up to two additional items can be checked for free, choosing from a fully collapsible stroller, a car seat, or a travel bassinet. An adult travelling with an infant may bring a dedicated diaper/baby bag into the cabin in addition to their own personal carry-on allowance

Note that Marco Polo Club and Oneworld members may receive increased baggage allowances.

Cathay Pacific Excess Baggage 

If you have luggage that exceeds Cathay Pacific’s inclusive checked baggage weight allowance, you must pay a fee, which varies according to the route travelled. On most routes, prices range from USD 60 to USD 150 per over weight piece. Luggage over 32kg will not be accepted.

Items that exceed 158cm (the dimension are the sum of it's width, height and length) are subject to a fee of USD 200. Items in excess of 203cm will not be accepted.

Cathay Pacific Baggage Allowance for Sports Equipment

Sports equipment is accepted as part of your checked baggage, provided it fits within the above size and weight restrictions. Oversized items will incur excess baggage fees. If travelling with a bicycle, you should contact the airline as far in advance as possible to ensure there is space for your bike on the aircraft.

Information correct as of 09/07/26

More Airline Baggage Allowances:

Air New Zealand Baggage Allowance

Japan Airlines Baggage Allowance

British Airways Baggage Allowance

Qantas Baggage Allowance