Does Etihad have a carry-on weight limit?

Yes. Carry-ons on Etihad can weigh up to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Will a standard 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on fit on Etihad?

Yes. A 22 × 14 × 9 in bag (56 × 36 × 23 cm) fits within Etihad's 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) limit, as long as it weighs no more than 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does Etihad charge for carry-on bags?

No. A carry-on and a personal item are included on every Etihad fare, Economy Saver too.

What is the Etihad carry-on size in inches?

22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in, converted from Etihad's 56 × 36 × 23 cm limit. Measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

Can I bring a carry-on and a personal item on Etihad?

Yes: one carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) plus a personal item that fits under the seat.

What happens if my carry-on is too big on Etihad?

Gate agents can make you check it, and checking a bag at the gate usually costs more than adding it when you book. Etihad also checks weight: the limit is 7 kg (15.4 lb). Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included, before you go.

Which airports does Etihad fly from?

Etihad flies from London (LHR), New York (JFK), Washington, D.C. (IAD). Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

Etihad Airways carry-on size

Etihad Airways's carry-on baggage size limit is 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit. Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on and no separate personal item.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Carry-on

56 × 36 × 23 cm

22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in

Weight limit

7 kg

15.4 lb

Personal item

Fits under seat

No size published

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Included

Even on Economy Saver

Quick answer

Etihad Airways allows a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) and 7 kg, plus a personal item that fits under the seat. Both are included on every fare, Economy Saver too.

Carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight limit: 7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item: Must fit under the seat
Cheapest fare: Included on every fare
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Fits
Checked bag: Etihad includes two bags of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy (most fares). Extra bags are priced when you book.

Etihad bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)Personal item: no published size; it must fit under the seat in front of you

Will my bag fit on Etihad?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Fits

Limit: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), 7 kg (15.4 lb)

As a personal item

No size published

Economy has no separate personal item allowance.

Check this bag against every airline

Etihad carry-on rules by fare

Economy Saver

Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on.

Higher fares

Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.

Checked bags

On flights between the U.S. and Abu Dhabi, Etihad includes two bags of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy (most fares). Extra bags are priced when you book. All Etihad bag fees

Tips for flying Etihad

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•Weigh your bag at home: Etihad has a 7 kg (15.4 lb) carry-on limit.

How Etihad compares

Carry-on rules at other Middle East airlines.

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
Etihad Airways	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Emirates	55 × 38 × 20 cm21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Qatar Airways	50 × 37 × 25 cm19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
flydubai	55 × 38 × 20 cm21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in	7 kg	33 × 25 × 20 cm	Included
Saudia	56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in	7 kg	Must fit under seat	Included
Air Arabia	55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in	7 kg	33 × 25 × 20 cm	Included
El Al	56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in	8 kg	38 × 30 × 18 cm	Not on some basic fares

Etihad Airways
Carry-on
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Emirates
Carry-on
55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Qatar Airways
Carry-on
50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
flydubai
Carry-on
55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
33 × 25 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
Saudia
Carry-on
56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
Must fit under seat
Cheapest fare
Included
Air Arabia
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Weight
7 kg
Personal item
33 × 25 × 20 cm
Cheapest fare
Included
El Al
Carry-on
56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
Weight
8 kg
Personal item
38 × 30 × 18 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares

Head-to-head comparisons

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Etihad carry-on FAQ

Etihad Airways allows a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in). Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on and no separate personal item.

Airports Etihad flies from

Airport guides for the airports we cover: getting into town, terminals, lounges and parking.

London (LHR)New York (JFK)Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Sources

Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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