A 20kg checked bag costs JPY 6,000 when added at booking, JPY 7,300 later online, JPY 8,900 at online check-in and JPY 11,600 at the airport counter, one way on Hong Kong–Japan flights. (HK Express's official baggage fee page, checked on 12 October 2026.)
HK Express checked bag fees
Per bag, per passenger, one way, on Hong Kong–Japan flights.
| Bag | When booking | After booking (online) | Online check-in | Contact center | Airport counter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checked bag 20kg | JPY 6,000 | JPY 7,300 | JPY 8,900 | JPY 9,400 | JPY 11,600 |
| Checked bag 32kg | JPY 8,300 | JPY 9,800 | JPY 11,600 | JPY 12,900 | JPY 14,300 |
| Cabin bag (Ultra Lite / Essential) | — | JPY 2,600 | JPY 3,600 | JPY 6,000 | JPY 7,000 |
HK Express lists these prices in both Hong Kong dollars and yen. Up to 2 checked bags can be bought online; more only at the airport.
How much does a checked bag cost for a round trip on HK Express?
Our sum of HK Express's one-way prices. HK Express lists one-way prices only.
| Route | 20kg, at booking | 20kg, airport | 32kg, at booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong – Japan | 12,000 | 23,200 | 16,600 |
Calculated by japan-japan.com from the one-way prices on HK Express's official page (checked on 12 October 2026).
Is it cheaper to add a bag online or at the airport?
Yes, buying online in advance is cheaper: the airport counter costs JPY 5,600 more.
- Online in advanceJPY 6,000
- Airport counterJPY 11,600
- Airport counter
- JPY 5,600 more than online
Frequently asked questions
How much is a checked bag on HK Express?
A 20kg checked bag costs JPY 6,000 when added at booking, JPY 7,300 later online, JPY 8,900 at online check-in and JPY 11,600 at the airport counter, one way on Hong Kong–Japan flights.
Is it cheaper to buy HK Express baggage online?
Yes. At the airport it costs JPY 5,600 more than buying online.
How much is a checked bag on HK Express for a round trip?
Adding up HK Express's one-way prices, 20kg, at booking costs JPY 12,000 for a round trip.
Other HK Express baggage fees
Other charges on the same official page.
| What you pay for | Price, one way |
|---|---|
| Excess weight per kg, airport counter | JPY 2,300 |
Which flights each price covers
- Hong Kong – Japan
- Hong Kong – Japan (all routes, same fee)
HK Express baggage purchase rules
- Rule
- No single checked bag may exceed 32kg
- Rule
- Each passenger can purchase up to 2 pieces of checked baggage during initial booking, Manage My Booking and online check-in; extra pieces must be purchased at the Airport Check-In Counter
- Rule
- Baggage cannot be booked via the Customer Connect Team within 3 hours of departure
In the airline's own words
HK ExpressNo single bag may weigh more than 32kg.
Official page
HK ExpressEach passenger can purchase up to 2 pieces of checked baggage during initial booking, Manage My Booking and online check-in. For extra checked baggage purchase, please proceed to Airport Check-In Counter 1 directly for assistance, subject to additional fees.
Official page