--- title: "Ethiopian Airlines carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm | AirlineLimits" description: "Ethiopian Airlines: carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm; weight 7 kg. Fare status, personal item, checked baggage and official sources." canonical: "https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/et/" language: "en" format: clean-markdown-mirror --- This is the clean Markdown mirror of [https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/et/](https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/et/). Editorial content is maintained on the canonical HTML page. # Ethiopian Airlines carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm Last checked: 7/16/2026 • IATA: ET • ICAO: ETH [Compare this airline](https://airlinelimits.com/en/compare-airlines/?airlines=ET) - Star Alliance Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure. ## Carry-on for the overhead bin Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 55 | 40 | 23 | **Weight** 7 kg Economy includes one cabin bag at the displayed limit. Business includes two pieces, each limited to 7 kg and the same dimensions; all cabin baggage must be presented at check-in. Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/carry-on-baggage) ## Personal item Included in fare **Weight** 5 kg - Ethiopian lists personal-use articles such as a handbag, laptop, small camera and reading material in addition to the main cabin allowance. - The combined weight of these listed articles must not exceed 5 kg; no separate dimensions are published. Source for this section: [Free carry-on items](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/carry-on-baggage) ## Checked baggage **Weight (standard limit per piece)** 23 kg - The published general allowance shows Economy with two pieces up to 23 kg each and Cloud Nine with two pieces up to 32 kg each, subject to route and weight-system exceptions. - Each standard piece is limited to 158 linear cm; the booking confirmation remains decisive, especially for US journeys and partner flights. Source for this section: [Free baggage allowance](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/free-baggage-allowance) ## Overweight & excess baggage - Extra baggage can be purchased for eligible Ethiopian-operated flights through the airline's website, app or sales channels. - Rates depend on route, piece count, size and weight; online terms cap each checked piece at 32 kg and 158 linear cm, while airport and route-specific rules can differ. Source for this section: [Extra baggage terms](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/docs/globallibraries/default-document-library/extra-baggage-terms-and-conditions.pdf) ## Liquids in carry-on Varies - Liquid acceptance follows the security rules of the departure, transit and destination authorities. - Ethiopian's restricted-items guide separately classifies flammable liquids and solids as prohibited in both cabin and checked baggage, while medicines and toiletry aerosols can have specific quantity and packing conditions. Source for this section: [Restricted items](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/restricted-items) ## Pets ### Pet transport Varies Dogs and cats can travel in the cabin with advance notice when pet and container together do not exceed 8 kg and the container stays within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. More details - Larger combinations up to 45 kg use the hold; above 45 kg requires cargo. - Space, aircraft, route, documents and codeshare rules remain decisive. Source for this section: [Travelling with pets](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/rw/information/special-needs/travelling-with-pets) ## Special baggage ### Sports equipment Varies Sports equipment can replace a second checked piece without a special charge when the traveller checks only one ordinary bag and the equipment stays within 32 kg and 158 linear cm. More details - Larger accepted equipment can incur a special charge; above 280 linear cm it must travel as cargo, and some items require advance notice. Source for this section: [Sports equipment](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/special-baggage) ### Musical instruments Varies An instrument can travel as cabin baggage when it fits within 23 × 40 × 55 cm. More details - Ethiopian also offers a reserved seat for fragile or bulky items such as cellos and double basses; checked or seat-occupying instruments remain subject to advance arrangements and applicable baggage rules. Source for this section: [Musical instruments](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/special-baggage) ### Medical equipment Allowed A passenger-dependent collapsible wheelchair, crutches, braces or prosthetic device can travel in addition to the cabin allowance, subject to available cabin space or hold loading. More details - Portable oxygen concentrator use requires prior MEDIF approval; oxygen and stretcher requests require at least 48 hours' notice. Source for this section: [Medical case passengers](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/et/information/special-needs/medical-case-passengers) Advance notice, protective packing, aircraft capability and route-specific acceptance can apply. ## Prohibited items in the cabin - Explosives, poisons and infectious substances - Flammable liquids and gases - Corrosive, oxidising and radioactive materials - Smart bags with certain non-removable batteries - This is a selected summary of Ethiopian's current restricted-item table, not the complete list. - The page limits power banks to two with a stated 160 Wh ceiling; they are cabin-only, must stay outside overhead bins and may neither be charged nor used to charge another device in flight. - The separate battery table contains additional capacity and approval conditions, so travellers with units above 100 Wh should confirm acceptance with Ethiopian. Source for this section: [Restricted items](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/restricted-items) ## Official source - Carry-on baggage: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/carry-on-baggage) - Personal item: [Free carry-on items](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/carry-on-baggage) - Checked baggage: [Free baggage allowance](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/free-baggage-allowance) - Overweight & excess baggage: [Extra baggage terms](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/docs/globallibraries/default-document-library/extra-baggage-terms-and-conditions.pdf) - Liquids in carry-on: [Restricted items](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/restricted-items) - Pets: [Travelling with pets](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/rw/information/special-needs/travelling-with-pets) - Special baggage: [Special baggage](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/special-baggage) - Sports equipment: [Sports equipment](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/special-baggage) - Musical instruments: [Musical instruments](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/special-baggage) - Medical equipment: [Medical case passengers](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/et/information/special-needs/medical-case-passengers) - Prohibited items in the cabin: [Restricted items](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/information/baggage-information/restricted-items) [How we research and handle gaps](https://airlinelimits.com/en/methodology/) ## Found an error? 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