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Air China Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Air China (CA) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: CAStar AllianceFounded 1988HQ: Beijing Tianzhu Airport Industrial Zone, Shunyi District, Beijing, China
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About Air China

Explore the latest Air China (CA) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Air China is the national airline of the People's Republic of China. Company was founded on 1 July 1988. Air China is one of the top three mainland Chinese airlines . The main hubs are Beijing-Capital, Beijing-Daxing, and Chengdu-Shuangliu. Secondary hubs are Shanghai-Pudong. Air China has operational bases in Chongqing, Dalian, Hangzhou, Hohhot, Kunming, Shenzhen, Tianjin, and Wuhan. The company operates flights to more than 200 destinations. This is facilitated by a large fleet of 470 aircrafts.

Airline codeCA
Main hubPEK
AllianceStar Alliance
Destinations213
Countries51
Fleet533
Updated: October 2026

Popular Air China routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
PEK to FRABeijing to Frankfurt am Main10h 20m13NONSTOP
PEK to BCNBeijing to Barcelona11h 43m7NONSTOP
PEK to MUCBeijing to Munich10h 15m7NONSTOP
PKX to FRABeijing to Frankfurt am Main10h 13m6NONSTOP
PEK to VIEBeijing to Vienna10h 10m6NONSTOP

Air China hubs and focus cities

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213 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Beijing

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
FRA to PEKFrankfurt am Main to Beijing9h 25m14NONSTOP
PEK to FRABeijing to Frankfurt am Main10h 20m13NONSTOP
VIE to PEKVienna to Beijing9h 30m8NONSTOP
PEK to BCNBeijing to Barcelona11h 43m7NONSTOP
BCN to PEKBarcelona to Beijing11h 10m7NONSTOP
PEK to MUCBeijing to Munich10h 15m7NONSTOP
MUC to PEKMunich to Beijing9h 45m7NONSTOP
PEK to VIEBeijing to Vienna10h 10m6NONSTOP
WAW to PEKWarsaw to Beijing8h 45m6NONSTOP
YVR to PEKVancouver to Beijing13h 0m5NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 879-81 cm43 cm8 cm
BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8102 cm53 cm15 cm

Air China baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

Restrictions on the size of each piece of Air China baggage: the total dimensions (length + width + height, including wheels and handles) of each piece of checked baggage may not exceed 203 cm and may not be less than 60 cm (24 inches). Restrictions on the dimensions of each piece of free checked baggage: on domestic flights, the total dimensions (length + width + height, including wheels and handles) of each free piece cannot exceed 100 cm; on international/regional flights, the total dimensions (length + width + height, including wheels and handles) of each free checked baggage piece cannot exceed 158 cm. Baggage exceeding the above limits must be separated and checked in separately.

Air China Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Each Air China flight is limited to one container of live animals, and each container is limited to one live animal. The total weight of each container of live animals (including the weight of small animals, food and water) must not exceed 32 kg, otherwise it must be carried as cargo. Cats and dogs born not more than 8 weeks ago; cats and dogs during pregnancy or breastfeeding; cats and dogs within 7 days of delivery are not accepted. Small animals are not allowed directly into the cabin. They must be transported in the cargo hold as checked baggage. Small animals are classed as special baggage and are charged according to special baggage fee standards.

Flying with pets on Air China

Infants

An infant between 14 days old and 2 years old must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older during the Air China journey. For safety reasons, babies less than 14 days old or premature babies less than 90 days old are not accepted. Each adult passenger may take up to two infants (one infant is entitled to a child fare and the other must travel on a child ticket and occupy a separate seat), or 1 infant and 2 children, or 1 sick infant. The fare for an infant under 2 years of age per day of travel is 10% of the regular adult fare, and no space is provided for an infant.

Air China Infants policy

Check in rules

Air China offers its passengers three methods of check-in: check-in counter, check-in kiosk, and online check-in. Check-in closing time depends on the type of flight (international or domestic) as well as the departure airport. Airports throughout China: 30-45 minutes before departure for domestic flights, 30-60 minutes before departure for international flights. International and regional airports: 40-60 minutes before departure for international flights.

Air China Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Minors over the age of 5 but under the age of 12 on the day of the Air China flight who are traveling alone are eligible for Air China's unaccompanied minors service. Unaccompanied minors between the ages of 12 and 18 who have no medical condition and deaf/blind passengers between the ages of 16 and 18 who are traveling alone may apply for the Unaccompanied Minors Service by themselves. The fee for unaccompanied minors consists of the cost of the ticket and the service charge. For minors over the age of 5 and under 12, the child fare on domestic routes in China is 50% of the standard fare on the same flight

Unaccompanied minors in Air China

On-time performance

79.89%On-time arrivals
12.87 minAverage delay
99.43%Completion rate
0.57%Cancellation rate

Air China FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Air China.

What cabin allowances apply by class on Air China?

First and Business permit two bags of 8 kg each. Premium Economy and Economy permit one of 5 kg.

What cabin-bag size limit applies on Air China?

The limit is 55 × 40 × 20 cm.

Can I bring an additional personal item on Air China?

Yes. One handbag, briefcase, laptop bag or similar item is allowed if it fits under the seat.

What folded stroller size can enter Air China’s cabin?

It must be within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Larger strollers must be checked.

What happens if Air China has no cabin space for a mobility aid?

A safety-compliant aid can be checked free of charge.

What checked-bag size range does Air China accept, and is it the free allowance?

The accepted sum of dimensions is 60–203 cm including wheels and handles. This is not the free allowance; oversize charges may apply.

What free checked-bag size limit applies on Air China domestic flights?

The limit is 100 × 60 × 40 cm.

What free checked-bag size limit applies on Air China international and regional journeys?

The sum limit is 158 cm. Domestic sectors within international carriage follow the same size limit.

What checked-bag acceptance weights does Air China publish?

The minimum is 2 kg. A domestic piece can weigh up to 45 kg, and an international or regional piece normally up to 32 kg. These are not free allowances.

Can I tie two bags together as one Air China checked piece?

No. This is not permitted.