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China Eastern Airlines surfboard fees & policy

Planning to fly with a surfboard on China Eastern Airlines? This page tracks the airline’s current board-bag treatment, size rules and surf-friendliness, with a direct link to the official policy so you can verify the details before booking.

Policy record checked 2026-08-24
Current surfboard fee
CNY 1000 to CNY 4000 depending on route and size under the piece system (e.g., CNY 2000 for <=203 cm, CNY 4000 for >203 cm on Japan/Korea/Europe/Australia routes), or charged by weight under the weight system (5 kg or 8 kg excess fee equivalent per piece depending on length).
Surfboard fee / treatment
Accepted with special excess baggage fees (not included in free allowance).
Size / rule
Surfboards up to 203 cm have published special fees; larger items require airline approval; max single-piece weight limits apply
BoardBagFees surf rating
Not rated
Baggage handling note
⚪ No comparable U.S. DOT baggage-handling data
Verify before you fly: fees and size limits can change by route, fare, aircraft and codeshare. View China Eastern Airlines’s official baggage policy ↗

Policy overview

BoardBagFees tracks the airline’s current surfboard treatment, board-size rules and surf-friendliness, then links you directly to the official policy for final verification.

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