Cabin baggage
Maximum bag dimensions
Cabin bag
Customers with a confirmed seat may bring 1 bag aboard the aircraft that can fit in the overhead compartment, in maximum dimensions of 56cm x 36cm x 23cm (22in x 14in x 9in).
These dimensions include wheels, handles and side pockets.
Maximum weight and pieces
Small item dimensions
Small items
Customers with a confirmed seat may bring 1 more small item aboard the aircraft that can fit under the seat in the front, in maximum dimensions of 15cm x 30cm x 40cm (6in x 12in x 16in), in addition to their cabin luggage. These items include:
- Small handbags
- Laptop bags
- Small backpacks
- Camera bags
- Briefcases
These dimensions include wheels, handles and side pockets.
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Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
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| Standard allowance | 1 piece + 1 small item
7kg /15lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
7kg /15lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
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The Marco Polo Club membership tier
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| Green | 1 piece + 1 small item
7kg /15lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
7kg /15lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
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| Silver | 1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
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| Gold | 1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
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| Diamond | 1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
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1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
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Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item
7kg /15lbs
-
Premium Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item
7kg /15lbs
-
Business
- 1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
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First
- 1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
-
Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item
7kg /15lbs
-
Premium Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item
7kg /15lbs
-
Business
- 1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
-
First
- 1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
-
Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
-
Premium Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
-
Business
- 1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
-
First
- 1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
-
Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
-
Premium Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
-
Business
- 1 piece + 1 small item
10kg /22lbs
-
First
- 1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
-
Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
-
Premium Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
-
Business
- 1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
-
First
- 1 piece + 1 small item
15kg /33lbs
The combined weight of all your items including your duty free items must not exceed the baggage allowance of your travel class shown above.
Small item dimensions
Small items
Customers with a confirmed seat may bring 1 more small item aboard the aircraft that can fit under the seat in the front, in maximum dimensions of 15cm x 30cm x 40cm (6in x 12in x 16in), in addition to their cabin luggage. These items include:
- Small handbags
- Laptop bags
- Small backpacks
- Camera bags
- Briefcases
These dimensions include wheels, handles and side pockets.
For non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Auckland/Christchurch without extra sectors (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 check our most significant carrier rules.
Member of a frequent flyer programme?
Show me allowances for:
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Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard allowance | 1 piece + 1 small item++
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2 pieces + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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2 pieces + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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The Marco Polo Club membership tier
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| Green |
1 piece + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs
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2 pieces + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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2 pieces + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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| Silver |
2 pieces+ + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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2 pieces++ 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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2 pieces+ + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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| Gold |
2 pieces+ + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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2 pieces+ + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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2 pieces+ + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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| Diamond |
2 pieces+ + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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2 pieces+ + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
|
2 pieces+ + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
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-
Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item++
-
Premium Economy
- 2 pieces + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
-
Business
- 2 pieces + 1 small item++
7kg /15lbs each
-
Economy
- 1 piece + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs
-
Premium Economy
- 2 pieces + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
-
Business
- 2 pieces + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
-
Economy
- 2 pieces+ + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
-
Premium Economy
- 2 pieces++ 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
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Business
- 2 pieces+ + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
-
Economy
- 2 pieces+ + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
-
Premium Economy
- 2 pieces+ + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
-
Business
- 2 pieces+ + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
-
Economy
- 2 pieces+ + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
-
Premium Economy
- 2 pieces+ + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
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Business
- 2 pieces+ + 1 small item++7kg /15lbs each
++ 1 small item is only applicable to Cathay Pacific operated flights.
+ Cabin allowance listed is only applicable to Silver or above members of The Marco Polo Club on flights marketed by Cathay Pacific between Hong Kong and Auckland/Christchurch. For flights between Hong Kong and Auckland/Christchurch marketed by carriers other than Cathay Pacific, please refer to their websites.
When you fly to New Zealand you may bring slightly larger bags than on our other routes. The sum of the height, width and length of your bag must not exceed 118cm / 45in, including wheels, handles and side pockets.
- An approved car safety seat
- A small bag of food and nappies (for consumption on the flight)
- An umbrella-type collapsible stroller or any type of foldable stroller within the standard cabin bag size and weight after folding (if cabin stowage is available)
Baby buggies must be checked in.
See more about travelling with a baby
Pre-flight checklist
Please take note of the following notes:
Place sharp items into checked baggage
If you are carrying nail scissors, letter knives or anything sharp and pointed, you will not be able to take them on board. Please read more about restricted items for more advice.
Limit the amount of spare batteries you travel with
Please ensure that any spare batteries you travel with are stored properly and in acceptable amounts. Read more about spare batteries.
Be mindful of your luggage allowance
We remind passengers that our cabin crew cannot lift or carry bags for you. Help for passengers is available on request. Please check in any bags that are too heavy to lift into the overhead compartments.
If you use a mobility aid* or assistive device** to get around, take note of your route to see what you can bring along free of charge.
Items include portable electronic medical devices, canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, and wheelchair accessories. Please note that wheelchairs are subject to stowage criteria.
For flights to the USA, there are no restrictions on the number of mobility aids and assistive aids you can bring on board for free. On flights to other destinations, you may bring one assistive device and two mobility aids per passenger.
Please see more in our help for passengers section for more information.
If you use a mobility aid* or assistive device** to get around, take note of your route to see what you can bring along free of charge.
Items include portable electronic medical devices, canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, and wheelchair accessories. Please note that wheelchairs are subject to stowage criteria.
For flights to the USA, there are no restrictions on the number of mobility aids and assistive aids you can bring on board for free. On flights to other destinations, you may bring one assistive device and two mobility aids per passenger.
Please see more in our help for passengers section for more information.
Free baggage allowance and extra baggage charges for flights that involve one or more other airlines (i.e. not Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon) rely on a new method of calculation. This is in agreement with the new baggage policy from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Read more about our most significant carrier rules.
Your ticket is determined by something known as the ‘most significant carrier’, which determines baggage allowance for air travel.
Read more about our most significant carrier rules.
