China Eastern baggage allowance: carry-on, checked bags and power banks
China Eastern Airlines is a full-service airline based in China, flying to Narita, Haneda and Kansai in Japan. Carry-on: 55 × 40 × 20cm, 8kg. The free checked bag in Economy depends on the fare.
Full-servicePower bank: not to be used
What China Eastern lets you take into the cabin
Economy, as China Eastern publishes it.
- Each side
- 55 × 40 × 20cm
- Weight
- 8kg
- Pieces
- 1 piece
- Personal item
- 35 × 32 × 18cm, e.g. handbag, briefcase, laptop bag or camera bag
In the airline's own words
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What China Eastern lets you check in
Free checked baggage in Economy on flights to and from Japan.
| Fare | What is included |
|---|---|
| Y Class, B Class | 2 pieces, 23kg each |
| Flexible Economy Class, Standard Economy Class | 2 pieces, 23kg each |
| Basic Economy Class | 1 piece, 23kg |
- Heaviest bag
- 32kg
- Size
- 158cm total of three sides
In the airline's own words
Power banks and spare batteries on China Eastern
What China Eastern's own pages say about power banks.
China Eastern does not allow power banks to be used during the flight.
- Using it on board
- Not allowed
- No approval needed up to
- 100Wh
- With approval up to
- 160Wh
- Power banks per person
- 2max
- In checked bags
- Power banks can only be carried in carry-on baggage (not checked)
- No approval needed
- 100Wh or less: allowed on flights
- With approval
- Over 100Wh up to 160Wh: allowed on flights with airline approval
- Not allowed
- Over 160Wh: prohibited on board or in checked baggage
- How many
- Up to 2 power banks per passenger
- Using it on board
- Do not charge power banks from any power source, and do not use them to charge other devices, during the flight
- Where to keep it
- Do not place power banks or spare lithium batteries in overhead bins
- Packing
- Insulate the electrodes (e.g. tape over exposed terminals) or place each battery in its own bag/case
In the airline's own words
Where these power bank rules come from
If you go over the allowance
Charges published by China Eastern.
- Extra piece beyond free allowance, Mainland China–Japan (and Europe/Africa/South Korea) route, in CNY
- 1st extra piece 1,000 CNY; 2nd and further extra pieces 2,000 CNY each
- Oversize fee, Mainland China–Japan (and Europe/Africa/South Korea) route, in CNY
- 159–203cm (sum of three sides): 1,000 CNY; over 203cm: 2,000 CNY
- Overweight fee (economy), Mainland China–Japan (and Europe/Africa/South Korea) route, in CNY
- Economy class, 23–32kg: 1,000 CNY
Where China Eastern flies in Japan
Airports in Japan listed on the airline's own site or in the airport's official airline list, and the terminal to head for.
| Airport | Terminal |
|---|---|
| Narita Airport | T2 |
| Haneda Airport | T3 |
| Kansai Airport | T1 |
China Eastern and other airlines from Mainland China
The same numbers side by side. Tap a name for that airline's page.
| Airline | Carry-on size | Weight | Free checked (Economy) | Power bank on board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air ChinaChina · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 20cm | 5kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| China EasternChina · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 20cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| China SouthernChina · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 20cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| Hainan AirlinesChina · Full-service | 115cm (45in) total of three sides | 10kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| Juneyao AirChina · Full-service | 115cm | 5kg | 23kg | — |
| Shandong AirlinesChina · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 20cm | 5kg | 23kg | Not to be used |
| Shanghai AirlinesChina · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 20cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| Shenzhen AirlinesChina · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 20cm | 5kg | 23kg | Not to be used |
| Sichuan AirlinesChina · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 20cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| Xiamen AirlinesChina · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 20cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
Frequently asked questions
What is the carry-on size limit on China Eastern?
Each side: 55 × 40 × 20cm. Weight: 8kg. Pieces: 1 piece.
How much checked baggage is included on China Eastern?
It depends on the fare. Y Class, B Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each. Flexible Economy Class, Standard Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each. Basic Economy Class: 1 piece, 23kg. Size: 158cm total of three sides.
Can I use a power bank on a China Eastern flight?
Using it on board: Do not charge power banks from any power source, and do not use them to charge other devices, during the flight. Where to keep it: Do not place power banks or spare lithium batteries in overhead bins.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on China Eastern?
In checked bags: Power banks can only be carried in carry-on baggage (not checked). No approval needed: 100Wh or less: allowed on flights. With approval: Over 100Wh up to 160Wh: allowed on flights with airline approval. How many: Up to 2 power banks per passenger.
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Sources for this page
- www.ceair.comchecked October 3, 2026
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