✓ Policy web-verified 2026-05-31
EVA Air uses a piece-concept baggage system on essentially all its routes (Asia, North America, Europe and Oceania), meaning your allowance is counted in number of bags rather than total kilos. How many pieces you get depends on your cabin and — within Economy — on which fare bundle you bought. Premium Economy and Business get two pieces; Economy ranges from one to two pieces depending on the fare.
The single most important thing to know for a cheap deal fare: EVA Air’s lowest Economy fares (Discount/Basic) include only one checked bag, and a second bag is charged as excess. EVA is also genuinely strict about cabin-bag weight — the 7 kg limit is enforced, and bags are frequently weighed at check-in and sometimes again at the gate, so don’t treat carry-on as a way to dodge a checked-bag fee.
Quick facts
| Personal item | 40 x 30 x 10 cm (16 x 12 x 4 in) — free for all passengers |
| Carry-on | 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in), max 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Carry-on pieces | Economy & Premium Economy: 1 piece; Business/Laurel: 2 pieces |
| Checked — Economy Basic/Discount | 1 piece x 23 kg (50 lb) |
| Checked — Economy Standard/Flex | 2 pieces x 23 kg (50 lb) |
| Checked — Premium Economy | 2 pieces x 23 kg (50 lb) |
| Checked — Business / Royal Laurel | 2 pieces x 32 kg (70 lb) |
| Extra/excess bag | ~USD 140-270 per piece, varies by zone; ~10% cheaper prepaid online |
| Hard weight cap | 32 kg (70 lb) per piece — cannot be checked above this without repacking |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal / under-seat item | 40 x 30 x 10 cm (16 x 12 x 4 in), or 80 cm total linear. One free personal item for every passenger in all cabins, in addition to the carry-on bag. Fits a laptop bag, handbag or small backpack under the seat. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in), 115 cm total linear · 7 kg (15 lb) per piece Free. Economy and Premium Economy get 1 piece; Business / Royal / Premium Laurel get 2 pieces. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Checked allowance | Economy Basic/Discount: 1 piece. Economy Standard/Flex, Premium Economy: 2 pieces. Business/Royal Laurel: 2 pieces. |
| Weight limit | 23 kg (50 lb) per piece in Economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lb) per piece in Business/Royal Laurel. |
| Typical fee | Included up to fare allowance. Extra/excess pieces ~USD 140-270 each depending on route zone; ~10% discount if prepaid on evaair.com vs paying at the airport. |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic / Discount | 1 item | 1 x 7 kg | 1 x 23 kg |
| Economy Standard / Flex (Up) | 1 item | 1 x 7 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Premium Economy | 1 item | 1 x 7 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Business / Royal Laurel / Premium Laurel | 1 item | 2 x 7 kg | 2 x 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap EVA Air deal fare (Economy Basic/Discount), you get a 7 kg carry-on plus a personal item, and exactly ONE 23 kg checked bag — but no second bag. That’s actually more generous than most European or LCC deal fares, which often strip checked baggage entirely. The catch is the carry-on weight: EVA enforces the 7 kg cabin limit aggressively at check-in and the gate, so you cannot offset a missing second checked bag by overstuffing your cabin bag.
If you need a second checked piece, prepay it online at evaair.com (around 10% cheaper than at the airport) rather than buying a more expensive Standard fare — for one extra bag the excess fee is usually cheaper than the fare upgrade. Watch the per-piece weight: 23 kg in Economy, with a hard 32 kg cap above which a bag must be repacked or split.
Oversize, sports & special items
Overweight and oversize: No single piece may exceed 32 kg (70 lb) — heavier bags must be repacked into two pieces. Bags between the standard allowance and 32 kg, or above the linear-dimension limit, attract overweight/oversize charges; pieces over 32 kg that are accepted by arrangement can be charged at up to roughly 3x the normal excess rate.
Sports equipment: Items such as golf clubs, skis, bicycles and dive gear count toward your normal free piece allowance — they’re only charged if they push you over your piece count, or are overweight/oversize. EVA asks that you notify its Customer Service Center at least 24 hours (one business day) before departure for bulky sporting items.
Musical instruments: A small instrument under 7 kg can travel as your cabin bag if it fits the carry-on dimensions; larger instruments must either be checked (subject to oversize rules) or carried in a purchased extra seat, arranged at least 48 hours before departure.
Fees vary by route zone. EVA’s excess-baggage pricing is organized by origin/destination zone, so the exact figure for an extra bag differs between, say, intra-Asia and transpacific routes. Always check the per-passenger allowance on your specific ticket in Manage Booking, and use EVA’s online Baggage Calculator for the precise prepaid price on your itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
Does EVA Air's cheapest fare include a checked bag?
Yes — even the lowest Economy Basic/Discount fares include one checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb), plus a 7 kg carry-on and a personal item. A second checked bag, however, is charged as excess.
What is EVA Air's carry-on size and weight limit?
One cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in) and 7 kg (15 lb), plus one personal item of 40 x 30 x 10 cm. Business/Royal Laurel passengers may bring two 7 kg cabin bags.
How strict is EVA Air about carry-on weight?
Very. EVA routinely weighs cabin bags at check-in and sometimes again at the gate, and enforces the 7 kg limit. Overweight cabin bags must be checked, so don't rely on the carry-on to avoid a checked-bag fee.
How much does an extra checked bag cost on EVA Air?
An extra or excess piece typically costs around USD 140-270 depending on the route zone. Prepaying online at evaair.com is roughly 10% cheaper than paying at the airport, and you should use EVA's Baggage Calculator for the exact price on your route.
How many checked bags do I get in Premium Economy and Business?
Premium Economy includes two checked pieces of 23 kg each. Business / Royal Laurel includes two pieces of 32 kg each, plus two cabin bags.
What is the maximum weight for a single EVA Air checked bag?
23 kg (50 lb) per piece in Economy and Premium Economy, and 32 kg (70 lb) in Business/Royal Laurel. No single bag may exceed 32 kg — heavier bags must be repacked or split into two pieces.
Are sports equipment and musical instruments allowed on EVA Air?
Yes. Sports gear counts within your free piece allowance and is only charged if over the piece count, overweight or oversize — notify EVA at least 24 hours ahead. Small instruments under 7 kg can be carry-on; larger ones are checked or need a purchased extra seat (48 hours' notice).
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