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Book excess baggage before you fly and save up to 20%

Tired of travelling light? We know that sometimes, packing only the essentials just isn’t enough. So, we’re giving you the flexibility to pack as much or as little as you want to with discounted excess baggage. Simply book your extra luggage online before you fly and save up to 20%.

Add your extra luggage whilst you make your booking or head to Manage My Booking to pay for additional bags up to 48 hours in advance of your trip.

You can also call our Contact Centre or visit your local Etihad Airways office.

Etihad Guest member? Why not redeem your miles for extra luggage? 

Baggage

How it Works

  • You’ll receive a voucher once you’ve booked your extra luggage
  • Please make sure to present your baggage voucher when you check in at the airport
  • Vouchers may be issued based on weight, items, or a combination of both
  • If the baggage cannot be transported on the same flight, it will be loaded onto the next available flight
  • This service is subject to available space
  • Discounts are available up to 48 hours before your flight departure time
  • Excess baggage payments are non-refundable
  • Debit cards will not be accepted via our Contact Centres
  • Some airports do not accept cash so always check before you fly

How much does excess baggage cost?

”the globe”

Africa

Kenya, Nigeria, Seychelles, South Africa
Middle East GCC (UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia), Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan

Indian Subcontinent (ISC)

India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

Europe and Morocco

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Morocco

Asia

China, Hong Kong (SAR of China), Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Kazakhstan

 

Hong Kong (SAR of China)

Click here to view our discounted excess baggage rates

These prices are inclusive of a 20% discount, valid only online up to 48 hours before your flight.

Baggage rate
From TO 5kg 10kg 15kg 20kg  25kg  30kg  35kg 
UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia

 UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia

 

 

USD
72

 

 

USD 144

 

 

USD 184

 

 

USD 224

 

 

USD 264

 

 

USD 288

 

 

USD 312
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan
Indian Subcontinent
Asia
USD
100
USD
200
USD 300
USD  400
USD 500
USD 600
USD 700
Europe
Africa
Australia


USD
128
USD
256
USD
384
USD 512
USD 640
USD 768
USD 896
Japan and Korea
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan

 UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia

 

 

USD 72

 

 

USD
144

 

 

USD
184

 

 

USD 224

 

 

USD 264

 

 

USD 288

 

 

USD 312
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan
Indian Subcontinent
Asia
USD 100
USD
200
USD
300
USD 400
USD 500
USD 600
USD 700
Europe
Africa
Australia
USD 128
USD 256
USD
384
USD 512
USD 640
USD 768
USD 896
Japan and Korea
Indian Subcontinent

 UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia

 

 

USD
72

 

 

USD
144

 

 

USD
184

 

 

USD 224

 

 

USD 264

 

 

USD 288

 

 

USD 312
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan
Indian Subcontinent USD 100 USD 200 USD 300 USD 400 USD 500 USD 600 USD 700
Asia

USD
128

USD 256

USD
384

USD 512

USD 640

USD 768

USD 896
Europe
Africa
Australia USD
156
 USD 312
 USD
468		 USD 624
 USD 780
 USD 936
 USD 1092
Japan and Korea
Asia

 UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia

 

 

USD
100

 

 

USD 200

 

 

USD
300

 

 

USD 400

 

 

USD 500

 

 

USD 600

 

 

USD 700
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan
Indian Subcontinent

USD
128

USD 256

USD
384

USD 512

USD 640

USD 768

USD 896
Asia
Europe
Africa
Australia USD
156
 USD 312 USD
468		 USD 624
 USD 780
 USD 936
 USD 1092
Japan and Korea
Europe

 UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia

 

 

USD
100

 

 

USD 200

 

 

USD
300

 

 

USD 400

 

 

USD 500

 

 

USD 600

 

 

USD 700
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan
Europe
Indian Subcontinent

USD
128

USD 256

USD
384

USD 512

USD 640

USD 768

USD 896
Asia
Africa
Australia USD
156
 USD 312 USD
468		 USD 624
 USD 780
 USD 936
 USD 1092
Japan and Korea
Africa UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia

 

 

USD  100

 

 

USD 200

 

 

USD
300

 

 

USD 400

 

 

USD 500

 

 

USD 600

 

 

USD 700
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan
Africa
Indian Subcontinent



USD
128



USD 256



USD
384



USD 512



USD 640



USD 768



USD 896
Asia
Europe
Australia



USD
156



USD 312



USD
468



USD 624



USD 780



USD 936



USD 1092
Japan and Korea
Australia UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia

 

 

USD
128

 

 

USD 256

 

 

USD
384

 

 

USD 512

 

 

USD 640

 

 

USD 768

 

 

USD 896
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan
Europe



USD
156



USD 312



USD
468



USD 624



USD 780



USD 936



USD 1092
Asia
Indian Subcontinent
Africa
Australia
Japan and Korea
Japan and Korea UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia

 

 

USD  128

 

 

USD 256

 

 

USD
384

 

 

USD 512

 

 

USD 640

 

 

USD 768

 

 

USD 896
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan
Indian Subcontinent



USD
156



USD 312



USD
468



USD 624



USD 780



USD 936



USD 1092
Asia
Europe
Africa
Australia
Japan and Korea


Booked a hand baggage only fare and changed your mind?

If you’ve booked a hand baggage only fare but you need to take luggage, you can pre-book checked bags at the following rates:

Baggage rate
From To Up to 10kg Up to 20kg 25kg  30kg  35kg 
UAE Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt USD 32 USD 48 USD 120 USD 192 USD 264
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Jordan and Lebanon UAE USD 32 USD 48 USD 120 USD 192
USD 264
China to / from Japan USD 32 USD 48 USD 120 USD 192 USD 264

Learn more about our hand baggage only deals 

Click here to view our excess baggage rates for US and Canada

These prices are inclusive of a 20% discount, valid only online up to 48 hours before your flight.

Baggage rate
FromToBuy an extra bag weighing up to 23kg
Americas (US,Canada)
UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi ArabiaUSD 307
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, SudanUSD 256
Indian SubcontinentUSD 256
AsiaUSD 256
EuropeUSD 256
AfricaUSD 256
Americas (US,Canada)USD 256
AustraliaUSD 280
Japan and KoreaUSD 280

If you need to take even more luggage, you can pay to increase your existing baggage or take an additional bag weighing up to 32kg. Phone our customer call centre 48 hours before your flight to receive a 10% discount or purchase your additional luggage at the airport where the following fees will apply:

Baggage rate
FromToIncrease your baggage allowance from 23kgs up to 32kgBuy an extra bag weighing up to 32kg
Americas (US,Canada)
UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi ArabiaUSD 132USD 432
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, SudanUSD 110USD 360
Indian SubcontinentUSD 110USD 360
AsiaUSD 110USD 360
EuropeUSD 110USD 360
AfricaUSD 110USD 400
Americas (US,Canada)USD 110USD 400
AustraliaUSD 120USD 400
Japan and KoreaUSD 120USD 400

Oversized baggage

We understand that sometimes you need to carry items that are larger than our checked baggage standard dimensions. If your baggage exceeds these dimensions but weighs no more than the maximum limit of 32kg, you’ll just be charged an oversized baggage fee each way of your flight:

Flights Fee

- Flights within Middle East
- Flights between Middle East and Indian Subcontinent
- Flights between Beijing and Nagoya

 USD40

- All other flights, including US and Canada                                                      

 USD60

Individual items of baggage exceeding 32kg in weight, or with any single dimension longer than 300cm will not be accepted.

Exemptions

Selected sports equipment can be included in your free baggage allowance as long as it weighs no more than 32kg and does not exceed the maximum dimensions of 300cm.

Excess baggage with our partner airlines

Passport

If your Etihad Airways ticket itinerary includes flights which are operated by other airlines, different baggage rules may apply, and you’ll only be able to purchase excess baggage when you check in at the airport.