Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance Summary
Last verified: 13 June 2026 · Official policy: https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage
| Baggage type | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| International checked baggage | India ↔ Abu Dhabi (weight): Economy Basic 0 kg (no checked bag!) · Value 25 kg · Comfort 30 kg · Deluxe 40 kg • Business 35–50 kg • First 50–60 kg | Etihad sells Economy in Basic / Value / Comfort / Deluxe — and Basic includes NO free checked baggage on India routes (cabin bag only; fees apply for any checked bag). Value 25 kg, Comfort 30 kg, Deluxe 40 kg (weight concept; no single bag over 32 kg). Business Value/Comfort/Deluxe: 35/40/50 kg. First Comfort/Deluxe: 50/60 kg (tickets issued on or after 9 Apr 2026). USA/Canada: piece concept — Economy (except Basic) 2 × 23 kg, Business/First 2 × 32 kg. |
| Cabin bag (hand luggage) | Economy 7 kg (1 bag, all brands incl. Basic) • Business/First 2 bags 12 kg combined + 5 kg personal item | Dimensions: Cabin bag max 56 × 36 × 23 cm. Business/First get two bags totalling 12 kg (one 12 kg bag to/from the US) plus a 5 kg personal item (23 × 39 × 19 cm). |
| Excess baggage rate | Chargeable | Etihad sells extra baggage in 5 kg blocks: the India–Gulf band runs USD 26–75 per 5 kg slab (exact price shows in Manage my trip); Europe/Asia USD 44–125 per 5 kg. Buying online saves up to 65% (up to 4 hours before a weight-route flight, 30 hours for piece routes). USA/Canada extra piece at the airport: USD 260 (23 kg) / USD 300 (32 kg) for tickets issued on/after 23 Apr 2026. No INR tariff published. |
| Infant baggage (under 2 years) | See details | India–Abu Dhabi: infant gets 10 kg checked + a 5 kg cabin bag + one pushchair/carrycot/car seat free (23 kg checked on US/Canada routes). On the Basic fare the infant gets NO checked allowance. Complimentary strollers available at Abu Dhabi airport. |
| Sports / special equipment | Chargeable | Sports equipment (ski set, surfboard, fishing set, empty-tank scuba, packed bicycle) travels within your checked allowance; max 300 cm or it goes cargo. From 1 June 2026 a golf bag counts as one checked bag (US) / within your weight allowance (India routes). TVs 40 inches and over carry a USD 100 oversize fee. |
| USA-bound flights | Piece concept | USA/Canada flights use piece concept: Economy 2 × 23 kg (Basic: none), Business/First 2 × 32 kg. Etihad cabin allowance to the US is one 12 kg bag in premium cabins instead of two. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Etihad Airways's checked baggage allowance for international flights?
India ↔ Abu Dhabi (weight): Economy Basic 0 kg (no checked bag!) · Value 25 kg · Comfort 30 kg · Deluxe 40 kg • Business 35–50 kg • First 50–60 kg. Etihad sells Economy in Basic / Value / Comfort / Deluxe — and Basic includes NO free checked baggage on India routes (cabin bag only; fees apply for any checked bag). Value 25 kg, Comfort 30 kg, Deluxe 40 kg (weight concept; no single bag over 32 kg). Business Value/Comfort/Deluxe: 35/40/50 kg. First Comfort/Deluxe: 50/60 kg (tickets issued on or after 9 Apr 2026). USA/Canada: piece concept — Economy (except Basic) 2 × 23 kg, Business/First 2 × 32 kg. Always confirm at https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage before flying.
What is the cabin bag (hand luggage) limit for Etihad Airways?
Economy 7 kg (1 bag, all brands incl. Basic) • Business/First 2 bags 12 kg combined + 5 kg personal item. Dimensions: Cabin bag max 56 × 36 × 23 cm. Business/First get two bags totalling 12 kg (one 12 kg bag to/from the US) plus a 5 kg personal item (23 × 39 × 19 cm). Always verify your specific allowance on https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage before flying — airlines can change these limits without prior notice.
What are Etihad Airways's excess baggage charges?
Etihad sells extra baggage in 5 kg blocks: the India–Gulf band runs USD 26–75 per 5 kg slab (exact price shows in Manage my trip); Europe/Asia USD 44–125 per 5 kg. Buying online saves up to 65% (up to 4 hours before a weight-route flight, 30 hours for piece routes). USA/Canada extra piece at the airport: USD 260 (23 kg) / USD 300 (32 kg) for tickets issued on/after 23 Apr 2026. No INR tariff published. Excess baggage rates change frequently — confirm the current rate on https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage. To avoid excess charges, pre-purchase additional baggage online through "Manage Booking" — it is typically 20–30% cheaper than paying at the airport counter.
What is Etihad Airways's baggage allowance for infants?
India–Abu Dhabi: infant gets 10 kg checked + a 5 kg cabin bag + one pushchair/carrycot/car seat free (23 kg checked on US/Canada routes). On the Basic fare the infant gets NO checked allowance. Complimentary strollers available at Abu Dhabi airport. Confirm current infant baggage policy at https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage.
What about sports equipment and special items?
Sports equipment (ski set, surfboard, fishing set, empty-tank scuba, packed bicycle) travels within your checked allowance; max 300 cm or it goes cargo. From 1 June 2026 a golf bag counts as one checked bag (US) / within your weight allowance (India routes). TVs 40 inches and over carry a USD 100 oversize fee.
How do I avoid excess baggage fees on Etihad Airways?
The best way to avoid excess baggage fees on Etihad Airways is to pre-purchase additional baggage allowance when booking on HappyFares or through the airline's "Manage Booking" portal before your flight — this is typically 20–30% cheaper than paying at the airport check-in counter. Also, weigh your bags at home before the airport. If you are travelling with a group, distribute weight across all passengers while staying within each individual limit. Codeshare flights may use the operating carrier's policy, not the marketing carrier's — confirm with both airlines.
Is the baggage allowance different on USA-bound flights with Etihad Airways?
USA/Canada flights use piece concept: Economy 2 × 23 kg (Basic: none), Business/First 2 × 32 kg. Etihad cabin allowance to the US is one 12 kg bag in premium cabins instead of two. Verify the specific allowance on https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage for your route and class of service.
Does Etihad's Economy Basic fare include checked baggage from India?
No — Etihad's Economy Basic fare includes NO free checked baggage on India–Abu Dhabi routes (cabin bag only; checked bags cost extra). Economy Value includes 25 kg, Comfort 30 kg and Deluxe 40 kg. If a "cheapest" Etihad fare looks unusually low, check whether it is Basic before booking — Emirates' cheapest brand (Special) still includes 20 kg by comparison.
What is the Etihad Airways cabin (hand) baggage size limit in cm?
Cabin bag max 56 × 36 × 23 cm. Business/First get two bags totalling 12 kg (one 12 kg bag to/from the US) plus a 5 kg personal item (23 × 39 × 19 cm). The cabin baggage weight limit is Economy 7 kg (1 bag, all brands incl. Basic) • Business/First 2 bags 12 kg combined + 5 kg personal item. Size limits are checked at the gate — an oversized bag is moved to the hold and can attract a fee, so measure your trolley bag (wheels and handles included) before you fly. Confirm at https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage.
How do I add extra baggage on Etihad Airways after booking, and how much does it cost?
You can add prepaid extra baggage any time after booking through Etihad Airways's "Manage Booking" on https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage, or from HappyFares My Trips — buying it online is about 20–30% cheaper than paying at the airport counter. Etihad sells extra baggage in 5 kg blocks: the India–Gulf band runs USD 26–75 per 5 kg slab (exact price shows in Manage my trip); Europe/Asia USD 44–125 per 5 kg. Buying online saves up to 65% (up to 4 hours before a weight-route flight, 30 hours for piece routes). USA/Canada extra piece at the airport: USD 260 (23 kg) / USD 300 (32 kg) for tickets issued on/after 23 Apr 2026. No INR tariff published. Add it before the online cut-off (usually a few hours before departure); after that you pay the higher per-kg rate at check-in.
What is the maximum weight for a single checked bag on Etihad Airways?
A single checked bag must not exceed 32 kg on Etihad Airways — a fixed baggage-handler safety limit that applies on virtually every airline. If your free allowance is higher, split it across two or more pieces, each 32 kg or under. A bag over your free limit but under 32 kg is accepted on payment of excess; a single piece over 32 kg is refused at check-in and must travel as cargo. Confirm piece rules at https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage.
Can I carry a power bank in Etihad Airways cabin baggage?
Yes — power banks are allowed ONLY in cabin baggage (never checked-in). Per DGCA's 11-November-2025 advisory, you may carry up to 2 power banks per passenger. Each must be ≤100 Wh for unrestricted carriage; 100-160 Wh requires airline approval; >160 Wh is banned. Store them in your seat pocket or under-seat personal item — NOT in overhead bins. In-flight use is banned, including charging from aircraft USB ports. A 20,000 mAh / 3.7V power bank equals 74 Wh, so it's permitted.
How many liquids can I carry in Etihad Airways hand baggage?
Per BCAS rules, each liquid container must be 100ml or less, all containers combined fit in one transparent 1-litre resealable bag, and one bag per passenger. This applies to water, perfume, shampoo, gel, toothpaste, and cosmetics. Exceptions: baby food/milk in reasonable quantities; prescription medicine with prescription; duty-free liquids in a Sealed Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB) with receipt. Water bottles bought after security are allowed onboard.
Are keys allowed in hand luggage on Etihad Airways?
Yes — house and car keys are allowed in both cabin (hand) baggage and checked baggage on Etihad Airways and all Indian flights; they are not a restricted item. The only exception is a keychain multi-tool or keyring with a blade or sharp point longer than 6 cm, which must go in checked baggage, not the cabin.
What items are not allowed in Etihad Airways hand (cabin) baggage?
Prohibited in cabin baggage on Indian flights (per BCAS): sharp objects with a blade or point over 6 cm (knives, scissors, box cutters), tools such as screwdrivers, hammers and wrenches, sporting bats and cue sticks, firearms and ammunition, flammable liquids and aerosols, and most lighters and matchboxes. Power banks are cabin-only (never checked-in); liquids must follow the 100 ml rule. When in doubt, pack the item in checked baggage — confirm the current list at https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage.