Baggage allowance at Etihad

Standard baggage allowance is 1 piece weighing up to 23 kg and measuring 158 cm in three dimensions. In this case you can refuse baggage and get a cheaper ticket. Additional baggage is paid on the basis of the fare of 32 USD/baggage item.

	Baggage/hand luggage allowances
	Economy	Business	First class	Residence
Baggage	1х23 kg	1х40 kg	1х50 kg	individually calculated
Hand luggage	1х7 kg	1×12 kg + oversized bag 1×5 kg	1×12 kg + oversized bag 1×5 kg	individually calculated

Carriage of bulky luggage and sports equipment is charged separately.

Please note that if your baggage weighs more than 40 kg or has non-standard dimensions, it must be checked in as a separate shipment. A set of equipment (e.g. a set of golf clubs) should be disassembled if possible and packed in a special container. Bicycles (up to 3 meters long) and balls, as well as fishing tackle must be disassembled/deflated before checking in baggage and packed in a separate bag.

The following categories of goods are prohibited for carriage:

Radioactive, corrosive substances, strong alkalis and acids;
Magnetic installations;
Explosives in any form;
Rechargeable batteries and smart luggage powered by a battery with more than 160 watts of power;
Electromagnetic weapons of any kind;
Perishable food items;
Unregistered firearms.

Carriage of registered weapons, wheelchairs, large-sized blunt objects is allowed, provided that a permit for them is provided and they are packed in special containers.

Hand luggage regulations

One piece of hand baggage weighing up to 7 kg is allowed per passenger. Hand baggage does not include a laptop, baby food, umbrella/ cane, outerwear and a small handbag.

In addition to the items prohibited in baggage, you may not carry in your hand baggage:

Liquids (except medicines and baby food) whose volume exceeds 1 liter total and 100 ml per container;
All types of weapons and their fakes;
Any blunt objects that can be used as weapons;
Smoking mixtures and strongly odorous substances;
Certain electronic devices (e.g. MacBook Pro) that have fragile batteries.

Unlike other airlines, Etihad allows you to carry your own food, provided it does not exceed 1 liter, is not dangerous to other passengers, does not have a strong odor and is packed in a tight plastic container.

Animal transportation rules

Please note that small animals are allowed on board only in a carrier with dimensions 40x40x22 (when the carrier is placed on your lap) or 50x50x30 (when the carrier is placed next to the seat). Other animals must be registered as cargo and transported separately. The weight of the animal with the carrier must not exceed 8 kg. The cost of carrying the animal is $1,500/animal.

The animal must be vaccinated and have a veterinary passport. It must also be additionally registered for the flight. The pet must have fresh water and absorbent filler in the carrier. The carrier must have a metal door and be well ventilated. Birds of prey should be transported with a special cap covering their eyes. Please note that the animal must be authorized for transportation in all countries you are traveling to.

A service animal or guide dog may be carried free of charge if the appropriate documents and the animal’s passport are provided.

Please note that pregnant animals are not allowed.