Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Etihad or Turkish?

Etihad: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Turkish: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). Turkish allows the larger bag.

Do Etihad and Turkish include a carry-on on basic economy?

Etihad: Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on. Turkish: EcoFly fares include the 8 kg carry-on and a personal item.

Where do Etihad and Turkish fly from?

Etihad's main hubs are Abu Dhabi (AUH). Turkish's are Istanbul (IST). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Etihad and Turkish partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Etihad: none; Turkish: Star Alliance), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

EY vs TK · 2026 comparison

Etihad vs Turkish

Etihad doesn't clearly win any category; Turkish wins on a bigger carry-on and a more generous carry-on weight limit. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Etihad

No clear category wins

Turkish

Wins 2 categories

A bigger carry-on
A more generous carry-on weight limit

Quick verdict

Etihad doesn't clearly win any category; Turkish wins on a bigger carry-on and a more generous carry-on weight limit. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: Etihad: 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Turkish: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Etihad: Included on every fare · Turkish: Included on every fare
First checked bag (regular economy): Etihad: 2 free bags · Turkish: 2 free bags

Side by side

	Etihad	Turkish
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 36 × 23 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	7 kg (15.4 lb)	8 kg (17.6 lb)
Personal item	Must fit under the seat	40 × 30 × 15 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	2 free bags	2 free bags
Network
Alliance	None	Star Alliance
Loyalty program	Etihad Guest	Miles&Smiles
Main hubs	AUH	IST

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Etihad allows a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and Turkish up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), so Turkish's is roomier.

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Carry-on weight limits: 7 kg (15.4 lb) on Etihad, 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Turkish.

Personal items: anything that fits under the seat on Etihad, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Turkish.

Etihad includes two bags with Economy (most fares) on flights between the U.S. and Abu Dhabi, and Turkish includes two bags with ExtraFly on flights between the U.S. and Türkiye.

Basic economy

Etihad (Economy Saver): Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on.

Turkish (EcoFly): EcoFly fares include the 8 kg carry-on and a personal item.

Loyalty and where they fly

Etihad is not in an alliance and Turkish is in Star Alliance.

Loyalty programs: Etihad Guest (Etihad) and Miles&Smiles (Turkish).

Etihad's main hubs are Abu Dhabi (AUH). Turkish's are Istanbul (IST). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Etihad if you want…

nonstops from AUH

Choose Turkish if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a more generous carry-on weight limit
to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
nonstops from IST

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.