Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 4 cm (1.6 in) to spare on the width; 4.6 kg left for packing
Etihad Airways cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Etihad Airways' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
39 × 23 × 19 cm15.4 × 9.1 × 7.5 in
Weight: 5 kg (11 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Etihad Airways?
Personal item. Free on every fare. FAQ allows an additional smaller bag up to 5kg; the sentence follows the premium-cabin allowance, so whether it applies in Economy is not explicit.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: one cabin bag up to 7kg.
What each Etihad Airways fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (incl. Basic) | Not stated | Included (7 kg) | One cabin bag. Basic fare has no checked baggage; cabin allowance not stated as different. |
| Business / First / The Residence | Included | Included (12 kg) | Two cabin bags, combined 12kg (one bag up to 12kg on U.S. flights), each max 56x36x23cm, plus smaller bag up to 5kg. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Etihad Airways?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Etihad Airways it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4 cm (1.6 in) too wide).
Etihad Airways' cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Etihad Airways
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 2 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 2 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 11 × 8.9 × 4.9 in (28 × 22.5 × 12.5 cm)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the width; 4.6 kg left for packing
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 4.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 2.6 kg left for packing
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If your bag is too big at the gate
Etihad Airways doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Etihad Airways
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 1 per passenger. Never in checked bags. One power bank per passenger, 100 Wh or less with rating marked; over 100 Wh not permitted. No use on board, no charging it. Keep switched off, protected, under seat or seat pocket, not overhead.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Only one power bank per passenger, and none over 100 Wh, even with approval.
- Power banks must be switched off for the whole flight and not stowed in the overhead locker.
- Premium cabins get two cabin bags but only one (12kg) on U.S. flights.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Etihad Airways bag questions
What size is the Etihad Airways personal item?
Etihad Airways' free personal item can be up to 39 × 23 × 19 cm (15.4 × 9.1 × 7.5 in), 5 kg (11 lb). FAQ allows an additional smaller bag up to 5kg; the sentence follows the premium-cabin allowance, so whether it applies in Economy is not explicit.
How big can an Etihad Airways cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Etihad Airways' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 2 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Etihad Airways?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 1 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. official baggage FAQ (cabin baggage answers) · prohibited items page, Power banks section · baggage information hub. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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