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HK Express Carry-On Rules

HK Express carry-on rules at a glance: cabin bag up to 56×36×23 cm, 7 kg, and personal item status: Included.

cabin bag
56×36×23 cm
weight
7 kg
personal item
Included
Higher caution editorial signal

Carry-on allowance

Cabin bag size
56×36×23 cm
Cabin bag weight
7 kg
Bags allowed
1
Personal Item
Included

Size gauge used at gate. 7 kg limit strictly enforced. Personal item (small underseat bag) is included.

How to use this policy

Start with the cabin bag row, then check the weight and personal-item rows separately. A bag has to pass every published limit at once; being under the length and width limit does not help if the depth, weight, or fare-specific allowance is tighter.

HK Express cabin bag size & weight

HK Express cabin bag specifications
Dimensions56×36×23 cm(22×14.2×9.1 in)

Measure the full external bag size, including wheels and handles.

Weight limit7 kg (15.4 lb)
Bags allowed1 cabin bag
Includes wheels/handlesYes
Personal ItemAllowed (size not specified)
NoteSize gauge used at gate. 7 kg limit strictly enforced. Personal item (small underseat bag) is included.

HK Express allowances by cabin class

Economy

56×36×23 cm

Up to 7 kg

HK Express baggage fees

HK Express baggage fee structure
Fee typePre-paid onlineAt the gate
Extra checked bag200 HKD400 HKD

HK Express liquids policy

Hong Kong rules: containers up to 100 ml in a transparent resealable bag. One bag per passenger.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the HK Express cabin bag size?

HK Express allows a cabin bag up to 56×36×23 cm (22×14.2×9.1 in). Dimensions include wheels and handles.

Does HK Express have a weight limit for carry-on?

Yes — the maximum carry-on weight on HK Express is 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does HK Express allow a personal item?

Yes. HK Express allows a personal item. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

How strict is HK Express about bag size?

HK Express has higher caution enforcement. Editorial signal only. Leave margin instead of relying on discretionary gate behavior.

Additional notes

HK Express is Cathay Pacific's low-cost subsidiary, operating short-haul routes across Asia from Hong Kong. Despite being part of the Cathay group, enforcement is considerably stricter. Size gauges and scales are routinely used at the boarding gate.

Rules can change. Always verify with HK Express before flying.