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Etihad Airways Cabin Baggage Allowance
Hand luggage size and weight limits for Etihad Airways, from the airline's official policy (checked 30 October 2026).
| Personal item | Hand baggage only fare: 1 personal item up to 5kg, max 23x39x19cm, must fit under seat in front |
| Cabin bag | Hand baggage only fare: 1 cabin bag up to 7kg, max 56x36x23cm |
| Cabin weight limit | 7 kg |
| Notes | Figures verified only for the Economy hand baggage only fare on the official page read. Business/First cabin allowances and other fares' checked allowances are given via Etihad's baggage calculator and were not stated on the page read, so not recorded. |
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Cabin bag limits on other airlines
| Airline | Max cabin bag size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10.0 kg |
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm | 7.0 kg |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | kg |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| IndiGo | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 8.0 kg |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 12.0 kg |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | 15.0 kg |
| Malaysia Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Air India Express | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
How Etihad Airways cabin limits are enforced
Cabin limits are checked twice: by size, in the metal sizer at the gate or check-in, and by weight, on the desk scale — and a bag only has to fail one of them. Wheels, handles and stuffed outer pockets all count towards the size, which is why a case sold as cabin-size can still be refused. On busy flights, crew can also require cabin bags within the limit to be gate-checked when the lockers fill; Etihad Airways's published limits above are the boundary the staff work to either way. If your bag is borderline, the cheapest test is at home: measure it packed, weigh it packed, and compare with the Etihad Airways line in the fit checker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Etihad Airways hand luggage size and weight limits?
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 Figures verified only for the Economy hand baggage only fare on the official page read. Business/First cabin allowances and other fares' checked allowances are given via Etihad's baggage calculator and were not stated on the page read, so not recorded.
Will a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag fit on Etihad Airways?
No. The official Etihad Airways cabin bag limit is 56 x 36 x 23 cm, which is smaller than a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag in at least one dimension, so that bag would have to be checked in or repacked. The cabin weight limit is 7.0 kg.
Can I bring a personal item as well as a cabin bag on Etihad Airways?
Yes — the official policy includes a personal item: Hand baggage only fare: 1 personal item up to 5kg, max 23x39x19cm, must fit under seat in front
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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