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Ethiopian Airlines Carry-On Rules

Official baggage policy

Under the seat

Personal Item

Included

Allowed (size not specified)

Listed personal accessories are additional. Dedicated carry-on text says 5 kg, a generic baggage FAQ says 3 kg, and a heading says 7 kg. Numeric allowance remains unresolved; confirm with the operator. No exact personal-item dimensions are established.

Overhead cabin bag

cabin bag

1 cabin bag

55×40×23 cm

21.7×15.7×9.1 in

Weight limit: 7 kg (15.4 lb)

Economy one 7 kg bag; Business two bags, each 7 kg. Main dimensions follow the dedicated carry-on page, not the inconsistent generic FAQ. Wheels/handles definition is not explicit; measure the full packed exterior.

The source does not say whether wheels and handles are included, so measure the full external size to be safe.

Fares & cabin classes

Basic Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×23 cmUp to 7 kg

One 7 kg main bag; no separate Basic entitlement restriction established.

Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×23 cmUp to 7 kg

One main bag up to 7 kg.

Business

2 cabin bags

55×40×23 cmUp to 7 kg

Two main bags up to 7 kg each, not one 14 kg bag.

Baggage fees

No reliable fixed price is listed here. Check your booking for the cost of adding a bag; an unlisted price does not mean it is free.

Official baggage policy
How to use this policy

Check cabin bag dimensions, weight and personal-item limits separately. A bag has to pass every published limit at once; being under the length and width limit does not help if the depth, weight, or fare-specific allowance is tighter.

Editorial signal only. Measure the packed bag and verify the operating carrier's rule.

Ethiopian Airlines liquids policy

Confirm screening rules at departure and transfer airports and Ethiopian restricted-item conditions. No single worldwide liquids rule or blanket battery permission is established here.

Family & Infants

Infant (under 2)

Booking FAQ: ages 0-23 months without a seat at 10% of adult fare, one accompanying adult per infant; confirm the total quote. Infant food and carrying basket are listed accessories, not a separate guaranteed ordinary cabin bag.

Stroller

Free-baggage page permits one stroller plus one car seat for an infant. Confirm handover/return arrangements and partner rules; no guaranteed aircraft-door return.

Car seat

Infant car-seat carriage is listed free with the stroller. This does not establish approval for use in a cabin seat; arrange any infant seat and restraint acceptance with Ethiopian.

Children's allowance

Age 2+ requires an own seat; use the booked allowance. Infant checked allowance depends on route: 10 kg weight system or 23 kg piece system, separate from cabin baggage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ethiopian Airlines cabin bag size?

Ethiopian Airlines allows a cabin bag up to 55×40×23 cm (21.7×15.7×9.1 in). The source does not state whether wheels and handles are included; measure full external size to be safe.

Does Ethiopian Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on?

Yes — the maximum carry-on weight on Ethiopian Airlines is 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does Ethiopian Airlines allow a personal item?

Yes. Ethiopian Airlines allows a personal item. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

How strict is Ethiopian Airlines about bag size?

Ethiopian Airlines has medium caution enforcement. Editorial signal only. Measure the packed bag and verify the operating carrier's rule.

Additional notes

Sources and scope

Source-based research; no hands-on test or specialist review claimed.

Dedicated carry-on table and FAQ agree on 7 kg per piece and 55×40×23 cm. Generic baggage FAQ differs on depth and personal weight; do not treat accessories as unlimited or apply partner entitlement automatically.

Keep exploring

Rules can change. Always verify with Ethiopian Airlines before flying.