Etihad Airways allows carry-on luggage and sizes are dependent on the ticket class purchased. Economy class passengers are allowed one bag up to 7kg and an additional personal item up to 5kg. Business and First Class travellers are allowed two bags up to 12kg total and an additional personal item up to 5kg.

Etihad Airways is known for being relatively strict regarding baggage, particularly with carry-on weight and dimensions in 2026. For Economy Class, you are permitted one cabin bag weighing no more than 7kg, which is often strictly checked at the gate or check-in desk at major hubs like Abu Dhabi (AUH). If your bag looks oversized or feels heavy, staff will likely require you to weigh it, and "gate-checking" fees can be quite steep. For checked baggage, Etihad has transitioned to a "Weight Concept" for most global routes (except the U.S./Canada, which use the "Piece Concept"). This means you can check as many bags as you like as long as the total weight doesn't exceed your allowance (e.g., 23kg or 30kg). However, no single bag can ever exceed 32kg due to international airport safety regulations. For a stress-free 2026 flight, it's a "pro-tip" to pre-purchase extra weight online, as doing so is up to 65% cheaper than paying at the airport counter.