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Qatar Airways vs Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
Qatar Airways
- Cabin bag: Max dimensions 50x37x25cm for all classes
- Personal item: One small purse or small briefcase, plus items such as umbrella, crutches/walking stick, infant carrying basket and duty-free items listed as additional items
- Cabin weight: 7.0 kg
- Checked (Economy Lite): 20kg weight concept (other routes); 1 piece up to 23kg to/from Africa or Americas
- Prepaid vs airport: Official excess page: purchase online more than 6 hours before departure to enjoy savings; airport fees apply from 6 hours to 1 hour before departure. No specific percentage stated on page read.
Etihad Airways
- Cabin bag: Hand baggage only fare: 1 cabin bag up to 7kg, max 56x36x23cm
- Personal item: Hand baggage only fare: 1 personal item up to 5kg, max 23x39x19cm, must fit under seat in front
- Cabin weight: 7.0 kg
- Checked (Economy Hand Baggage Only (Basic)): No checked baggage included
- Prepaid vs airport: Save up to 30% by booking extra bags online before you fly (stated on hand baggage only page)
The short verdict
Cabin space: Etihad Airways allows the larger cabin bag by volume (56 × 36 × 23 cm) against Qatar Airways (50 × 37 × 25 cm).
Both airlines count baggage differently across fares, so compare the checked tables before you book the cheaper ticket: a fare with no bag included can end up costing more.
Qatar Airways checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Lite | 20kg weight concept (other routes); 1 piece up to 23kg to/from Africa or Americas |
| Economy Classic | 25kg weight concept; 2 pieces up to 23kg each to/from Africa or Americas |
| Economy Convenience | 30kg weight concept; piece-concept amount not separately stated in table read (grouped with Classic row) |
| Economy Comfort | 35kg weight concept; piece-concept amount not separately stated in table read |
| Business Lite/Classic/Comfort/Elite | 40kg weight concept; 2 pieces up to 32kg each to/from Africa or Americas |
| First Elite | 50kg weight concept; 2 pieces up to 32kg each to/from Africa or Americas |
Weight concept: no limit on number of pieces within total weight. Piece concept max 158cm total per bag; other routes max 300cm total per bag. Single piece max 32kg.
Etihad Airways checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Hand Baggage Only (Basic) | No checked baggage included |
Official page directs passengers to the baggage calculator for other fares; no other fare checked kg/piece figures were stated on the page read, so they are omitted rather than sourced from third parties.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.