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Etihad Airways carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23 cm

Last checked: 7/14/2026 • IATA: EY • ICAO: ETD

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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

Depends on fare or booking option

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm563623
Weight
7 kg
  • Economy includes one cabin bag up to 7 kg within 56 × 36 × 23 cm.
  • Business, First and The Residence allow two cabin bags with a combined 12 kg, or one bag up to 12 kg on U.S. flights; each bag stays within 56 × 36 × 23 cm.
  • The Basic fare includes no checked baggage, and cabin baggage exceeding the weight or size limits must be checked for a fee.
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Source for this section: Baggage calculator — cabin baggage

Personal item

Depends on fare or booking option

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm392319
Weight
5 kg
  • Business, First and The Residence guests may also carry one smaller bag up to 5 kg and 39 × 23 × 19 cm in height × width × depth in addition to their cabin allowance.
  • Economy does not include a separate personal item beyond the single cabin bag.

Source for this section: Baggage calculator — personal item

Checked baggage

Weight (standard limit per piece)
23 kg
  • On flights to or from the U.S. or Canada, Economy excluding Basic includes two bags up to 23 kg each, while Business, First and The Residence include two bags up to 32 kg each.
  • On all other routes a weight concept applies: multiple bags are allowed as long as the total weight stays within the allowance, and no single bag may exceed 32 kg.
  • The Basic fare includes no checked bag.

Source for this section: Baggage FAQ — checked baggage

Overweight & excess baggage

  • Extra baggage purchased online is cheaper than at the airport, with discounts up to 65 percent.
  • Online prices range from USD 26 to USD 200 per 5 kg depending on route and booking time.
  • Airport purchases cost USD 260 per 23 kg bag and USD 300 per 32 kg bag for tickets issued on or after 23 April 2026; older tickets use USD 200 and USD 250 respectively.
  • No single bag may exceed 32 kg.

Source for this section: Extra baggage prices

Liquids in carry-on

Allowed

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels in cabin baggage are limited to containers of 100 ml each, packed in one transparent resealable bag with a total capacity of one litre.
  • Powder restrictions apply on flights to the U.S. and Australia at 350 ml or 350 g.

Source for this section: Baggage FAQ — liquids

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

Cats and dogs from 16 weeks may travel in the cabin up to 8 kg (including carrier up to 40 × 40 × 22 cm) for fees starting at USD 399.

More details
  • Falcons are allowed onboard.
  • Trained service dogs travel free, except on flights from China, and booking must be submitted at least seven days in advance.

Source for this section: Travelling with pets

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Allowed

Most sports equipment, including golf clubs, can be included as part of the checked baggage allowance.

More details
  • Items exceeding the standard weight or size limits are subject to excess baggage charges.
  • Advance registration is recommended for oversized or unusual equipment.

Source for this section: Baggage FAQ — sports equipment

Musical instruments

Varies

Small musical instruments that fit within the standard cabin baggage dimensions may travel as part of the cabin allowance.

More details
  • Checked instruments must be safely packed, weigh no more than 32 kg and not exceed 300 cm in total linear dimensions.
  • Larger instruments that exceed cabin dimensions or weight require an additional seat booked in advance.

Source for this section: Baggage FAQ — musical instruments

Medical equipment

Allowed

A personal wheelchair travels free in addition to the checked baggage allowance.

More details
  • Etihad lists 120 cm in height and 60 kg in weight as handling limits; larger or heavier chairs may need approval details, and some battery-powered wheelchairs or mobility aids require prior approval.
  • CPAP/BIPAP devices need no medical clearance when the published conditions are met, while in-flight oxygen, ventilators and other battery-powered medical equipment require a MEDIF request at least 72 hours before departure.

Source for this section: Special assistance — medical and mobility

Sports equipment and musical instruments share the checked baggage allowance and excess fees. Medical equipment and mobility aids follow device-specific carriage, clearance and approval rules.

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Explosives, detonators, fuses, grenades and imitation explosive devices
  • Firearms, ammunition, replica weapons and toy guns in the cabin
  • Sharp objects including knives, machetes, swords, scalpels and scissors over 6 cm
  • Blunt instruments such as baseball bats, cricket bats, golf clubs and martial arts equipment
  • Power banks exceeding 100 Wh or without clearly marked watt-hour rating
  • Electronic cigarettes, refills and e-liquids in checked baggage
  • Strong-smelling perishable items including durian, jackfruit and similar fruits
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels over 100 ml in cabin baggage
  • Smart bags with non-removable batteries or batteries above 160 Wh
  • Loose or spare lithium batteries and power banks in checked baggage on U.S. flights
  • This is a selected list of items Etihad prohibits or restricts in cabin or checked baggage, not a complete dangerous-goods guide.
  • Some items require prior approval at least seven days before travel.
  • Regulations vary by destination, and certain country-specific restrictions apply to powders, drones and electronic devices.

Source for this section: Prohibited items and dangerous goods

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