Middle East · United Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways Baggage Rules
Published personal item, carry-on and checked bag allowances for Etihad Airways (EY), verified against the carrier's own policy page on August 16, 2026.
Official Etihad Airways baggage policyWill my bag fit Etihad Airways?
Measure your bag including wheels and handles, then check it against Etihad Airways's published limit.
Etihad Airways carry-on limit: 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm) · 15.4 lb
Allowance
Personal Item
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (39.9 × 30 × 15 cm) | None published | Free |
Allowance
Carry-On
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm) | 15.4 lb (7 kg) | Included |
Allowance
Checked Bag
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 62 in total (L+W+D) / 157.5 cm | 50.7 lb (23 kg) | Included on Economy Value and above |
Security rules for flights from United Arab Emirates
These are government security and safety rules — separate from your airline's baggage allowance. They are set by the aviation authority at your departure point, not by the airline.
Screening at major departure airports
Abu Dhabi Zayed International (AUH)
- Authority:
- GCAA
- Liquids:
- 100 ml containers in one 1 L bag
- Scanners:
- CT scanners at selected lanes
- Electronics:
- Laptops removed at standard lanes
Dubai International (DXB)
- Authority:
- GCAA / Dubai Airports
- Liquids:
- 100 mL containers in a 1 litre transparent bag
- Scanners:
- Deployed
- Electronics:
- Power banks must stay in cabin baggage
Liquids, aerosols and gels
General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)Carry-on liquids are limited to containers of 100 ml inside one transparent resealable bag of one litre. Duty-free liquids bought airside must stay in a sealed security tamper-evident bag.
- Carry-on:
- Yes - 100 ml containers in one 1 L clear bag
- Checked:
- Yes, subject to dangerous goods limits
- Container limit:
- 100 ml
- Medication:
- Medicines and baby food exempt when declared.
Keep duty-free receipts inside the sealed bag for connecting flights.
Last verified August 16, 2026Official source
ICAO dangerous goods baseline
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)ICAO Technical Instructions set the worldwide baseline that national regulators adopt: no spare lithium batteries in checked baggage, no flammable gases or liquids, no strike-anywhere matches, and e-cigarettes carried in the cabin only and never charged in flight.
- Carry-on:
- E-cigarettes and vapes: cabin only, charging prohibited
- Checked:
- Spare batteries, flammable liquids and gases prohibited
- Watt-hour ceiling:
- 160 Wh
- Medication:
- Medical oxygen and battery-powered medical devices require advance airline arrangement.
Where your departure country publishes no separate rule, carriers apply this ICAO baseline.
Last verified August 16, 2026Official source
FAQ
Etihad Airways baggage questions
- What is Etihad Airways's carry-on size limit?
- Etihad Airways's published cabin bag limit is 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm).
- Does Etihad Airways weigh carry-on bags?
- Yes — the published cabin bag weight limit is 15.4 lb (7 kg), and gate staff can weigh bags at any time.
- What size personal item does Etihad Airways allow?
- The under-seat personal item allowance is 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (39.9 × 30 × 15 cm).
- What is Etihad Airways's checked bag size and weight limit?
- Checked bags are limited to 62 in total (L+W+D) / 157.5 cm, with a 50.7 lb weight limit. Bags over the limit are charged overweight or oversize fees.
- How do I know if my bag will fit on Etihad Airways?
- Measure your bag with the wheels and handles included, then run the measurements through the Travel Review HQ bag size checker. It compares your bag against Etihad Airways's published limits and, for connecting itineraries, against the strictest carrier on your route.
- Are Etihad Airways's baggage rules the same as airport security rules?
- No. Etihad Airways sets the size, weight and fee allowance. Liquids, power banks and prohibited items are set by the security authority in your departure country (United Arab Emirates for most Etihad Airways departures), and both sets of rules apply to the same bag.
Check your own bag against Etihad Airways
Enter your bag's measurements and we'll tell you whether it clears the sizer — including on connecting flights with other carriers.
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