Etihad Airways Hand | Carry on | Cabin baggage allowance
For which countries you can fly with Etihad Airways?
- You can purchase to fly with hand baggage fares direct and connecting routes across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
On what routes hand baggage only fares available on Etihad Airways?
You can book / purchase a hand baggage only fare on direct flights and connecting flights between
| Direct Flights | Connecting Flights |
| Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Turkey, Greece, Kazakhstan, Sudan, Kenya, Pakistan, Nepal, India, Srilanka, Maldives, Seychelles, Nagoya and Beijing. | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kozhikode, Kolkata, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Trivandrum, Colombo, Maldives, Kathmandu, the Seychelles, Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and Bahrain, Kuwait, Muscat, Salalah, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina and Riyadh. |
How much cabin baggage can I take?
- You can carry 1 cabin bag – up to 7kg.
- Bag size: 56cm x 36cm x 23cm.
NOTE: If your cabin baggage exceeds Etihad’s maximum weight or dimension limits, you will be asked to check your bags in. Excess baggage charges will apply.
| Journey | Economy | Business, First Class, The Residence | Lap Infant | Stroller |
| All destinations | 1 bag up to 15 pounds (7 kg) FREE | 2 bags with a combined weight of 26 pounds (12 kg) FREE | 1 additional cabin bag permitted up to 11 pounds (5 kg) FREE | 1 stroller, carrycot, or car seat may be checked free of charge or be carried on board if there is space |
What is the Size Restrictions?
- Personal: 15.3 x 9 x 7.5 inches (39 x 23 x 19 cm) and 11 pounds (5 kg) (only available for business and first class fares)
- Standard: 22 x 14.2 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)
How to Upgrade your fares, if you purchased a hand baggage?
- Yes, you can pay to upgrade your ticket here.
How can an Etihad Guest member, entitled to take additional hand baggage?
- Free checked baggage allowance applies to Etihad hand baggage only fares.
- You can check how much extra baggage you’re entitled to based on your membership Tier at etihadguest.com
Prepay for Baggage on Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways allows passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online or via the mobile app. The ways you can pre-pay:
- Log in to the “Manage my Booking“
- Select Buy baggage & select seats. (or)
Download and log in to the Etihad Airways app
What are the restricted items on Etihad Hand Baggage?
1. Pointed and sharp objects:
- Sabres, swords, and swordsticks, Axes, Scissors, Knives, Meat cleavers, Ice axes, ice picks, Ice skates, Open razors, blades, Arrows, darts.
2. Blunt instruments
- Baseball and softball bats, Cricket bats, Billiards, snooker and pool cues, Martial arts equipment, Fishing rods, Skateboards.
FAQ:
1. Can I earn Etihad Guest Miles, when I book a hand baggage only fare?
- Yes, you’ll earn Etihad Guest Miles when you book a hand baggage only fare.
2. Does Etihad Airways allow cabin bag and laptop bag?
- You may carry up to 15 electronic devices (including a laptop, tablet, e-reader, mobile phone or medical device) on your flight in both your cabin or checked baggage.
3. Can I change or cancel my ticket?
- You have to pay to change your ticket when you are booked on a hand baggage only fare.
- Your ticket is non-refundable.
- In case, if you want to change your flight you may visit Etihad Airways directly.