When flying with Ethiopian Airlines, passengers must understand the airline’s specific policies regarding baggage fees, size restrictions, and weight limits. Awareness of these regulations will help travelers avoid unexpected charges related to checked or carry-on bags that don’t comply with rules.
This article will provide an overview of Ethiopian Airlines allowances, including fees, size, and weight restrictions, so you can have a smooth trip.
Ethiopian Airlines Carry On Bag Policy
Ethiopian Airlines allows economy class passengers to bring one carry-on bag, and business class passengers can bring two carry-on bags.
Each carry-on bag must weigh less than 7 kg / 15 lbs and have dimensions not exceeding 55 x 38 x 20 cm.
Additionally, you can bring a personal item that can fit under your seat weighing less than 5 kgs / 11 lbs. Specifically, allowed personal items include:
Lady’s handbag, pocketbook, or purse (not used for transportation purposes)
Laptop bag
Overcoat, wrap, or blanket
Small camera and/or binoculars
Reading material for the flight
Infant’s food and carrying basket
Duty-free items
Passengers may also carry a collapsible wheelchair, crutches, braces, or prosthetic devices if dependent on them. This is in addition to the 5kg limit.
Ethiopian Airlines Checked Bag Policy
Ethiopian Airlines allows two free checked bags, each weighing up to 23 kg / 50 lbs and having a maximum dimension of 158 cm / 62 inches.
Additional checked bags are quite expensive and cost $225 USD for up to 23 kg / 50 lbs or $325 USD for up to 32 kg / 70 lbs.
Domestic flights within Ethiopia have a smaller baggage allowance of one free checked bag in economy class 20 kg and one free checked bag in business under 30 lbs.
