Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

EY / ETD · United Arab Emirates

Buy extra checked baggage for Etihad flights and review official rules for excess, overweight, and oversized baggage. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Weight concept to/from rest of the world; piece concept to/from USA & Canada — allowance varies by fare family (Basic / Value / Comfort / Deluxe).

LabelAmountNotes
Basic — All routesNo free checked baggage
  • Official fares table shows “Fees apply” for both “to/from rest of the world” and “to/from USA & Canada” rows under Basic. FAQ page confirms: “Basic fare does not include any checked baggage allowance”.
Value — To/from rest of the world25kg
  • Weight concept — total weight, not piece-limited, per fares table.
Comfort — To/from rest of the world30kg
  • Weight concept.
Deluxe — To/from rest of the world40kg
  • Weight concept.
Value / Comfort / Deluxe — To/from USA & Canada2 X 23kg
  • Piece concept — 2 pieces up to 23kg each; official verbatim “2 X 23kg”. Identical for all non-Basic Economy fares to/from USA & Canada per table.

Carry-on baggage

Cabin baggage allowance is uniform across Economy fare families.

  • All routes — all Economy fares (Basic / Value / Comfort / Deluxe)1 x 7kg
    • Official fares table shows “1 x 7kg” for Cabin bag across all four Economy columns (verbatim). Dimensions not published on fares table; verify via Manage Booking / baggage calculator. Single cabin piece only.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Etihad Airways

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to the Etihad Manage my trip page (https://www.etihad.com/en-us/manage).
  2. Enter your trip reference or ticket number and your last name, then click Search.
  3. Open your booking.
  4. Go to the baggage or extras section in Manage my trip.
  5. Review the extra baggage options and the exact price shown for your itinerary.
  6. Complete payment online.

Prices

Etihad charges per 5kg on weight concept routes and per piece on piece concept routes (e.g. U.S./Canada). Save up to 65% online.

LabelAmountNotes
Weight concept (per 5kg)$26-200
  • Price varies by region: Africa from $26-75, Asia from $44-125, Australia and Southwest Pacific from $70-200, Europe from $44-125, Indian subcontinent from $26-75, Middle East and GCC from $26-75.
  • Save up to 65% online.
Piece concept up to 23kg (U.S./Canada)$150-200
  • Online purchase up to 30h before flight: from $150-180.
  • At airport: $200.
Piece concept up to 32kg (U.S./Canada)$188-250
  • Online purchase up to 30h before flight: from $188-225.
  • At airport: $250.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Extra baggage can be purchased online via Manage my trip, the mobile app, or during online check-in.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Purchase via Manage my trip on the website, the Etihad mobile app, during online check-in, or at the airport check-in counter.

When should I buy extra baggage?

For weight concept bookings, online purchase is available up to 4 hours before departure. For piece concept bookings (e.g. U.S./Canada routes), online purchase is available up to 30 hours before departure. You can also add baggage during online check-in up to 1 hour before departure or at the airport.

How much can I save by buying online vs at the airport?

Etihad advertises savings of up to 65% when purchasing extra baggage online compared to airport prices.

What are the baggage weight and size limits?

Maximum weight is 32kg per piece; items over 32kg are not accepted. TVs 40 inches or above are subject to oversized baggage fees.

How does Etihad calculate extra baggage charges?

Pricing depends on the baggage concept. On weight concept routes, charges are per 5kg and vary by region ($26-200 per 5kg). On piece concept routes (U.S./Canada), charges are per piece: $150-200 for up to 23kg and $188-250 for up to 32kg. Online prices are up to 65% cheaper than airport prices.

Do partner-airline or interline flights have different baggage rules?

Partner-airline and codeshare itineraries may follow different baggage rules or fees. If travel starts or ends in the U.S., the first operating airline determines baggage rules for the entire trip under U.S. DOT regulations.

How do I pay for extra baggage?

Card payment is recommended. Many airports, including those in the U.S. and Canada, may not accept cash.

Can I get a refund on prepaid baggage?

Prepaid baggage is generally non-refundable unless the airline cancels or changes the flight.

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