✓ Policy web-verified 2026-07-22
EVA Air uses a piece-concept baggage system on its entire network, meaning your allowance is counted in number of bags rather than total kilos — and the piece count follows the route, not just the fare. EVA splits its network into long-haul (flights to/from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand) and short-haul (within Asia), and publishes a separate fare-family table for each.
The single most important thing to know for a cheap deal fare: on long-haul routes, even EVA’s cheapest commonly-sold Economy fare — Economy Basic — includes TWO 23 kg checked bags. Only the deep-discount Economy Discount fare (booking class A) drops to one bag on long-haul. Within Asia, Basic and Discount both get one bag. 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 around checked-bag limits.
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, long-haul (US/Canada/Europe/Australia/NZ) | 2 pieces x 23 kg (50 lb) |
| Checked — Economy Basic within Asia, or Discount (A) anywhere | 1 piece x 23 kg (50 lb) |
| Checked — Economy Standard/Up | 2 pieces x 23 kg (50 lb) on all routes |
| 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 — long-haul (to/from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand) | Economy Up/Standard/Basic: 2 pieces. Economy Discount (A): 1 piece. Premium Economy: 2 pieces. Business/Royal Laurel: 2 pieces. |
| Checked allowance — short-haul (within Asia) | Economy Up/Standard: 2 pieces. Economy Basic (V/W/S) and Discount (A): 1 piece. 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 — long-haul | Checked — within Asia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Discount (A) | 1 item | 1 x 7 kg | 1 x 23 kg | 1 x 23 kg |
| Economy Basic (V/W/S) | 1 item | 1 x 7 kg | 2 x 23 kg | 1 x 23 kg |
| Economy Standard (Q/H/M) / Up (B/Y) | 1 item | 1 x 7 kg | 2 x 23 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Premium Economy (all fares) | 1 item | 1 x 7 kg | 2 x 23 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Business / Royal Laurel / Premium Laurel | 1 item | 2 x 7 kg | 2 x 32 kg | 2 x 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap long-haul EVA Air deal fare (Economy Basic), you get a 7 kg carry-on, a personal item, and TWO 23 kg checked bags — on every route to or from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. That is dramatically more generous than European full-service or LCC deal fares, which usually strip checked baggage entirely, and it beats most Asian competitors’ single-bag cheapest fares. We verified this against a live long-haul Economy Basic booking, which shows “Baggage: 2 × 23kg” in the fare details.
Two situations still give you one bag: the deep-discount Economy Discount fare (booking class A — rarely what deal sites surface, but check the fare-details panel before paying), and Economy Basic within Asia. The catch everywhere is carry-on weight: EVA enforces the 7 kg cabin limit aggressively at check-in and the gate, so don’t plan to offset anything by overstuffing your cabin bag. If you do need an extra piece, prepay it online at evaair.com — around 10% cheaper than at the airport. 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.
Baggage by region & route
EVA Air is fully piece-based, and the allowance follows the route: on every long-haul route (to/from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand) even the cheapest Economy Basic fare includes two 23 kg pieces — only the deep-discount Discount (A) booking class drops to one. Within Asia, Basic and Discount get one piece.
| Region / route | Cheapest economy checked allowance | System |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 2 × 23 kg (Discount A fare: 1 × 23 kg) | Piece |
| Australia / New Zealand | 2 × 23 kg (Discount A fare: 1 × 23 kg) | Piece |
| USA / Canada | 2 × 23 kg (Discount A fare: 1 × 23 kg) | Piece |
| Within Asia | 1 × 23 kg (Economy Up/Standard: 2 × 23 kg) | Piece |
✈️ Star Alliance: Gold members get +1 checked piece (or +20 kg) free.
Each piece is capped at 23 kg / 158 cm; the fare column on evaair.com shows the exact piece count for your booking class. Allowances are for the cheapest bookable economy fare, web-verified July 2026; always confirm on your e-ticket as fares and routes change.
Frequently asked questions
Does EVA Air's cheapest fare include a checked bag?
Yes — and on long-haul routes it includes two. On flights to/from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, even the cheapest commonly-sold Economy Basic fare includes two 23 kg (50 lb) checked bags, plus a 7 kg carry-on and a personal item. Only the deep-discount Economy Discount fare (booking class A) drops to one bag on long-haul. Within Asia, Basic and Discount fares include one 23 kg bag.
Why does my EVA Air booking show only 1 checked bag?
Either you're on the deep-discount Economy Discount fare (booking class A) on a long-haul route, or you're flying within Asia on a Basic or Discount fare. Check the booking-class letter in the fare details: long-haul Economy Basic (classes V, W or S) always includes two 23 kg pieces.
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 stretch your allowance.
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 on all routes. 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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