Ethiopian Airlines Baggage Allowance 2026

Quick Baggage Summary

Ethiopian Airlines baggage allowance at a glance — from UK departures

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Economy Hand Baggage

7 kg

1 piece
Max: 23 x 40 x 55 cm
+ 1 personal item (5kg)

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Economy Checked Baggage

2 x 23 kg

2 pieces
23kg each
Max dimensions: 158cm

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Business Class Hand Baggage

2 x 7 kg

2 pieces
7kg each
+ 1 personal item (5kg)

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Business Class Checked

2 x 32 kg

2 pieces
32kg each
Cloud Nine (C-9)

Ethiopian Airlines Baggage Allowance — Full Breakdown

All allowances below apply to flights departing from the UK unless otherwise stated.

Hand Baggage (Cabin Luggage)

Travel Class	No. of Pieces	Weight Per Piece	Max Dimensions	Personal Item
Economy Class	1	7 kg	23 x 40 x 55 cm	✅ Up to 5 kg
Business Class (Cloud Nine)	2	7 kg each	23 x 40 x 55 cm	✅ Up to 5 kg
Star Alliance Gold (Economy)	2	7 kg each	23 x 40 x 55 cm	✅ Up to 5 kg

Checked Baggage (Hold Luggage)

Travel Class	No. of Pieces	Weight Per Piece	Max Linear Size	Overweight Fee
Economy Class	2	23 kg each	158 cm	$100 per bag
Business Class (Cloud Nine)	2 or 3	32 kg each	158 cm	Contact airline
Infant (under 2 years)	1	10–23 kg	158 cm	Free stroller/car seat

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Ethiopian Airlines baggage from the UK

What is the Ethiopian Airlines hand baggage allowance from UK?

Economy passengers are allowed 1 piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7 kg, with maximum dimensions of 23 x 40 x 55 cm. You may also carry one personal item (handbag, laptop bag) up to 5 kg free of charge.

How many bags can I check in on Ethiopian Airlines in Economy?

Economy passengers can check in 2 pieces of luggage, each weighing up to 23 kg. The maximum linear dimension per bag is 158 cm (length + width + height combined).

What is Ethiopian Airlines business class baggage allowance?

Business Class (Cloud Nine) passengers are entitled to 2 pieces of hand luggage (7 kg each) and 2–3 pieces of checked baggage up to 32 kg each — significantly more than Economy class.

What is the Ethiopian Airlines baggage allowance for infants and babies?

Infants (aged 8 days to 23 months) travelling with an adult are allowed 1 piece of checked baggage up to 10–23 kg depending on route, plus a collapsible stroller and car seat free of charge.

What happens if my bag is overweight on Ethiopian Airlines?

If your checked bag weighs between 23 kg and 32 kg in Economy, you will be charged a flat overweight fee of $100 USD per bag (one way). Bags over 32 kg cannot be checked and must be shipped as cargo. To avoid fees, add extra baggage online before you travel — it is significantly cheaper than paying at the airport.

Can I pool baggage allowance with other passengers on the same booking?

Generally yes — if you are travelling together on the same booking reference, Ethiopian Airlines check-in agents will usually allow you to pool the total weight or number of pieces, provided no single bag exceeds 32 kg.

Does Ethiopian Airlines allow a laptop bag as carry-on?

Yes. Ethiopian Airlines allows a laptop bag or similar item as a personal item in addition to your 7 kg carry-on. However, the total weight of your personal items should stay under 5 kg and the bag must fit under the seat in front of you.

Do ShebaMiles members get extra baggage?

Yes. ShebaMiles Platinum members receive +1 extra bag (up to 32 kg) or +32 kg total. Gold and Star Alliance Gold members receive +1 extra bag (up to 23 kg) or +20 kg total. Silver members receive +1 extra bag (up to 23 kg) or +15 kg total.