Ethiopian Airlines hand luggage size (cabin bag)
The Ethiopian Airlines carry-on size limit is 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in (55 × 40 × 23 cm), 15.4 lb (7 kg). Enter your bag below to see if it fits, and by how much.
- Carry-on limit
- 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
- 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Personal item limit
- 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in*
- 40 × 30 × 15 cm · guideline, not published
- Weight limit
- 15.4 lb
- 7 kg
- Carry-on on the cheapest fare
- Carry-on included on all fares
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Airlines that accept this bag
Airlines that won’t accept it
* guideline, not published
Rules to know
- No official personal item dimensions are published. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
A standard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) bag is larger than the Ethiopian Airlines carry-on limit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ethiopian Airlines hand luggage allowance?
Carry-on included on all fares. The cabin bag limit is 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in (55 × 40 × 23 cm), 15.4 lb (7 kg), and you can also bring a personal item up to 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (40 × 30 × 15 cm).
How strict is Ethiopian Airlines about carry-on size?
Ethiopian Airlines publishes a 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in (55 × 40 × 23 cm) limit and may check bags at the gate, especially on full flights. Bags that clearly exceed the limit are gate-checked.
Do wheels and handles count toward the Ethiopian Airlines carry-on size?
Yes. Measure the bag at its longest, widest and deepest points, including wheels, handles and any pocket that sticks out.
Is there a weight limit for Ethiopian Airlines carry-on bags?
Yes. The carry-on weight limit is 15.4 lb (7 kg).
What counts as a personal item on Ethiopian Airlines?
A purse, laptop bag, small backpack or similar bag that fits under the seat in front of you. No exact size is published, so aim for a bag under 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (40 × 30 × 15 cm).
Is a carry-on free on Ethiopian Airlines?
Yes. One carry-on and one personal item are included on every fare.
Data reviewed September 2026 against the official Ethiopian Airlines baggage page. Airlines change rules. Confirm on the official page before you fly.Official baggage policy