HK Express Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

UO / HKE · Hong Kong

Add checked baggage through Manage Booking or during initial booking in weight tiers. The official fee table is published as a downloadable PDF. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

HK Express Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

All cabins

HK Express is single-cabin LCC; free checked baggage is fare-dependent. Ultra Lite and Lite include no free checked baggage (purchase-only); Essential includes 1pc 20kg; Max includes 1pc 32kg. Max overall size 158cm (L+W+H) per bag; no single bag may exceed 32kg.

LabelAmountNotes
Ultra LiteNo free checked baggage
  • Original fare table on /en-HK/Plan/Fare/Fare-Categories shows blank Checked Baggage cell for Ultra Lite (no allowance). Cross-checked on /Plan/Extras/Baggage/Checked-Baggage: "Checked Baggage is only included in the Essential and Max fare categories." Therefore Ultra Lite has no free checked bag; baggage is purchase-only via initial booking, Manage My Booking, or online check-in.
  • Max overall size per checked page: "Max. overall size for each baggage 158cm / 62” (L+W+H)"; max weight note: "Max. weight for each baggage 20/32kg (Max. weight based on purchased allowance)"; overweight charged HKD 120/kg; oversized must be checked as Special Baggage.
LiteNo free checked baggage
  • Original fare table Checked Baggage cell for Lite is blank (no allowance). Same cross-check as above: "Checked Baggage is only included in the Essential and Max fare categories." No free checked bag included in Lite.
  • Same size/weight limits apply: 158cm (L+W+H), 20/32kg based on purchased allowance, no single bag over 32kg.
Essential1pc 20kg
  • Original text verbatim on /en-HK/Plan/Fare/Fare-Categories Checked Baggage row under Essential: "1pc 20kg". Cross-checked on /Plan/Extras/Baggage/Checked-Baggage: "Checked Baggage is only included in the Essential and Max fare categories."
  • Max overall size 158cm (L+W+H) per bag; max weight 20kg for this fare (Max fare is 32kg); no single bag may exceed 32kg; overweight HKD 120/kg on same page.
Max1pc 32kg
  • Original text verbatim on /en-HK/Plan/Fare/Fare-Categories Checked Baggage row under Max: "1pc 32kg". Same cross-check as above for inclusion in Max.
  • Max overall size 158cm (L+W+H); max weight 32kg for Max; no single bag may exceed 32kg; overweight HKD 120/kg; oversized must be checked as Special Baggage — all per Checked Baggage page.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

Free cabin allowance is fare-dependent; total combined weight must not exceed 7kg for all fares. Ultra Lite & Essential: 1 small personal item only; Lite & Max: 1 small personal item + 1 cabin bag. Gate baggage fee HKD 800/pc for excess.

LabelAmountNotes
Ultra Lite & Essential1 small personal item (7 kg total)
  • Original farewell table Carry on Baggage row: Ultra Lite cell "1pc Small Personal Item — Follow the size limit; cannot exceed 7 kg" and Essential cell identical. Cross-checked on /Plan/Extras/Baggage/Carry-On-Baggage: "Ultra Lite & Essential — Total weight is up to 7kg — 1x Small Personal Item — Such as small handbag, laptop bag, small backpack and camera bag — Must fit under seat in front — Cannot exceed 40 (L) x 25 (W) x 20 (H) cm (15.7 x 10” x 8”) and 7kg". Cabin baggage is not included free in these fares: "Want to add a Cabin Baggage to these fare categories? Additional fees apply".
  • Small personal item must fit under seat in front; dimensions 40×25×20 cm as above; 7kg total weight limit.
Lite & Max1 small personal item + 1 cabin bag (7 kg total)
  • Original fare table Carry on Baggage row: Lite cell "1pc Small Personal Item + 1pc Cabin Baggage — Follow the size limit; cannot exceed 7 kg in total" and Max cell identical. Cross-checked on /Plan/Extras/Baggage/Carry-On-Baggage: "Lite & Max — Total weight is up to 7kg — 1x Cabin Baggage — Must fit in the shared overhead compartment — Cannot exceed 56 (L) x 36 (W) x 23 (H) cm (22” x 14” x 9”) — 1x Small Personal Item — Must fit under seat — Cannot exceed 40 (L) x 25 (W) x 20 (H) cm (15.7 x 10” x 8”) and 7kg — The total weight of your Small Personal Item and Cabin Baggage must not exceed 7kg".
  • Cabin baggage must fit overhead 56×36×23 cm; small personal item 40×25×20 cm under seat; combined 7kg max; gate baggage fee HKD 800/pc for excess cabin/small personal item per same page: "Gate Baggage Fees will apply to excess Cabin Baggage and Small Personal Item, with a fee of HKD800/pc".

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on HK Express

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to HK Express Manage Booking at mybooking.hkexpress.com.
  2. Enter your booking reference and passenger details to retrieve your booking.
  3. Select 'Add baggage' or 'Manage baggage' option.
  4. Choose the number of checked bags you need.
  5. Complete payment online.

Prices

Checked baggage is only included in Essential and Max fare categories. Additional bags can be purchased during initial booking, via Manage My Booking, or during online check-in. Airport purchase is more expensive than advance online purchase.

  • Per weight tier (advance or airport)See official pricing
    • Fees vary by route and weight tier. The official fee table is published only as a PDF.
    • See: https://www.hkexpress.com/-/media/Plan/Extras/Baggage/Baggage%20Fee/202603-Price-Table---Baggage---EN.pdf

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Additional checked baggage can be purchased during initial booking, through Manage My Booking at mybooking.hkexpress.com, or during online check-in.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Purchase online during booking, via Manage My Booking at mybooking.hkexpress.com, during online check-in, or at the airport check-in counter (higher fees).

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Additional baggage can be purchased during the initial booking process, via Manage My Booking any time before departure, or during online check-in. Book in advance for the best rates.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?

Yes, purchasing baggage online in advance is cheaper than buying at the airport check-in counter.

What are the checked baggage limits?

Maximum weight per bag is 32kg. Maximum dimensions: 158cm/62" (L+W+H). Bags exceeding this are considered Special Baggage. Overweight baggage is charged at HKD 120/kg, and no single bag may exceed 32kg.

How does HK Express calculate baggage charges?

Baggage fees are charged per customer, per flight. Fees vary by route and weight tier. The official fee table is published as a PDF at hkexpress.com/Plan/Extras/Baggage/Baggage-Fee. Overweight baggage is charged at HKD 120/kg.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Overweight baggage (exceeding purchased allowance but up to 32kg) is charged at HKD 120/kg. Bags over 158cm/62" (L+W+H) are considered Special Baggage — maximum dimensions 277cm/109" and maximum weight 20kg. Extra checked Special Baggage must be handled at the airport check-in counter.

Are there any important exceptions?

Checked baggage is only included in Essential and Max fare categories. UO Basic and Ultra Lite fares do not include checked baggage. Partner airline flights may have different baggage rules. Gate baggage fees of HKD 800/pc apply to excess carry-on at the boarding gate.

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