What is Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance?
Information confirmed up-to-date from official airline website.
Find out how much baggage is allowed on Etihad Airways in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
7 kg (15.4 lbs)
Carry-on Weight
56 x 36 x 23 cm
22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in
Carry-on Size
23 kg per piece, or 30 kg total weight.
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on Etihad Airways?
Etihad Airways allows 7 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg per piece, or 30 kg total weight. per piece.[2]
15.4 lbs · 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in
Etihad Airways Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 7 kg (15.4 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in)
- Personal Item: Yes (up to 5 kg, 23 x 39 x 19 cm)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 23 kg per piece, or 30 kg total weight.
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
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Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 x 36 x 23 cm 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in |
7 kg 15.4 lbs |
Yes (up to 5 kg, 23 x 39 x 19 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
23 kg per piece, or 30 kg total weight. |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 56 x 36 x 23 cm 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in |
12 kg 26.4 lbs |
Yes (up to 5 kg, 23 x 39 x 19 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 56 x 36 x 23 cm 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in |
12 kg 26.4 lbs |
Yes (up to 5 kg, 23 x 39 x 19 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
Etihad Airways Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Infants: Children aged 2 – 11 should be booked on a child’s fare.
- Seating: They’ll have their own seat on board but can sit in an approved car seat if they’re under 37 months old.
- Baggage: Use our baggage calculator to easily check your baggage allowance.
- Free Items: You can carry one pushchair, a carrycot or car seat for free.
- Airport: Complimentary strollers are available for use in Zayed International Airport.
- Legal Parents: Legal parents below the age of
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports Equipment: Skis, snowboards and boots can be packed in your checked baggage provided it doesn’t exceed the maximum weight or dimensions.
- Liquids (including Zamzam water), aerosols and gels over 100ml are prohibited.
- Prohibited Items: Find out which items are prohibited on board or in your baggage; some items can only be carried with prior approval.
- Regions: Read more for Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Indian subcontinent.
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical Instruments (Cabin): Small instruments fitting standard cabin baggage dimensions count as part of your cabin baggage allowance.
- Musical Instruments (Large): Larger instruments exceeding standard cabin dimensions or weight require an additional purchase.
- Weight Limit: They must weigh no more than 32kg.
- Size Limit: They must not exceed the maximum linear dimension of 300cm (length + width + height).
🐕 Pets
- Pet Policy: Pets allowed in cabin with you; must call to rebook pet when upgrading flight.
- Business Upgrade: Must pay for an additional seat for your pet in Business class.
- Travel Rules: Pet must always travel with you in the same cabin.
- Coverage: Applies to trained service animals, falcons, cats, and dogs with Etihad Airways; all required submissions must be made.
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Liquids/Dangerous Goods: Download our dangerous goods carriage guide for further information.
- Power Banks: FORBIDDEN.
- Fire Extinguishers: FORBIDDEN.
- Fireworks/Flares/Pyrotechnics: FORBIDDEN, including party poppers and toy caps.
- Flammable Liquids: FORBIDDEN, such as petrol, diese.
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Excess Baggage: Add and pay for extra baggage via Manage my trip, saving up to 65% when booking online or via call centre.
- Weight Concept: Discount available up to 4 hours before departure; overweight baggage incurs extra fees at airport based on excess baggage rates.
- Individual: No additional details provided.
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Excess Baggage: Add and pay for extra baggage through Manage my trip, saving up to 65% when booked online or via call centre.
- Weight Concept: Discount available up to 4 hours before departure; overweight baggage incurs extra fees at airport based on excess baggage rates.
Etihad Airways — Quick Links
Official Domain
etihad.com
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Baggage information: https://www.etihad.com/en/help/baggage-information — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.etihad.com/en-us/help — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.etihad.com/en-us/manage/check-in — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Lost baggage: https://www.etihad.com/content/eag/etihadairways/etihadcom/global/en/help/delayed-baggage.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.etihad.com/en-us/manage/refund — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Baggage services: https://www.etihad.com/en-us/plan/etihad-services/land-and-leave — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Accessibility: https://www.etihad.com/en-us/help/faq/special-assistance — Last verified on 2026-08-16