Etihad Airways Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance
Etihad Airways: carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm, 7 kg.
Baggage allowance for Etihad Airways · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
Economy: one 7 kg cabin bag at 56 × 36 × 23 cm. Business and First: two bags with 12 kg between them (one 12 kg bag to or from the US), plus a small bag up to 5 kg.
To and from the US and Canada, Economy gets 2 × 23 kg and Business/First 2 × 32 kg. Elsewhere the allowance is total weight by fare, for example 25–40 kg in Economy. Etihad publishes no standard size limit for a checked bag, and no personal item for Economy.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for Etihad Airways · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Cabin allowance by fare
The figures above are the standard allowance. On Etihad Airways it changes with the fare or cabin you book.
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit Etihad Airways?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for Etihad AirwaysThe three baggage types, explained
Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cabin bag free on Etihad Airways?
Yes, according to Etihad Airways' published policy: one cabin bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), 7 kg (15 lb). Basic fares and flights operated by partner airlines can differ, so check the allowance on your booking.
What happens if my bag doesn't fit Etihad Airways' sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare Etihad Airways can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on Etihad Airways' own fees page. Etihad Airways baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Etihad Airways cabin bag?
Etihad Airways does not publish a separate size for a personal item, so check the allowance shown on your booking.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against Etihad Airways.
