Extra baggage

If you need to pack a bit more, buy online at etihad.com/manage and save 30% when you fly to or from the US or Canada, or 65% to or from all other destinations. Discount applies to Etihad-operated flights only and is available up to 30 hours before you fly.

The below rates apply if you purchased your ticket on or after 16 April 2024.

Ways to buy extra baggage

When you book 

Add extra baggage when you book your ticket. 

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Online 

Enter your flight details at etihad.com/manage to book extra baggage quickly and easily. 

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Get in touch

Call us to add extra baggage to your booking.

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Use Etihad Guest Miles

Pay for extra baggage using your miles.

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How much does extra baggage cost?

The amount you pay for extra baggage depends on where you are flying to and from. For some destinations, extra baggage is charged per 5kg, and for other destinations it is charged per bag.

You’ll save up to 65% if you buy your extra baggage up to 30 hours before you fly.

Discount applies to Etihad Airways operated flights only. 

Buy extra baggage at etihad.com/manage, or when you book your flight.

Select your origin to calculate your extra baggage cost

This is for informational purposes and is not legally binding. Rates are subject to change.

Flying to/from the US & Canada

Cost per bag, up to 23kg

30 hours before departure $140
At the airport $200

Cost per bag, up to 32kg

30 hours before departure $175
At the airport $250

Oversized baggage

Oversized baggage fees

If your items are larger than our maximum dimensions, you'll be charged an oversized baggage fee of US $100 each way. Any items weighing more than 32kg or longer than 300cm will not be accepted.

Sports equipment

Bikes, scuba diving equipment, skis, poles, ski boots, surfboards and golf bags are exempt from oversized baggage fees and can be included as part of your baggage allowance.

Televisions

You will be charged an oversized baggage fee if the TV dimensions are 40 inches or above for flights to or from all our destinations. Due to restricted airport facilities, we will be unable to accept any televisions over 42 inches from Dammam Airport.

Questions about baggage?

Baggage dimensions

Check our baggage dimensions and policies for your next flight.

 Baggage help

 

Bags didn't arrive?

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Restricted items

Find out exactly what you are permitted to carry in your baggage.

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Lost something?

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Benefits for Etihad Guest members

Did you know that you can pay for extra baggage using your Etihad Guest Miles? You may also be entitled to additional benefits and complimentary extra baggage, depending on your Tier Status and custom benefit selection, as shown in the table below.

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Silver Tier members

 

Enjoy 10% additional discount on excess baggage purchase (available up to 30 hours before your departure), as part of your custom tier benefits. There is no limit on the number or weight of excess baggage that you can purchase. 

 

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Gold Tier members

 

Enjoy 15 Kg additional baggage allowance (excludes flights to the US and Canada), and on flights to the US/Canada, one additional bag weighing up to 23kg in Economy Class, or up to 32kg in Business or First Class. Note that this allowance is available only on our Value, Comfort and Deluxe fare brands.

 

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Platinum Tier members

 

Enjoy 20 Kg additional baggage allowance (excludes flights to the US and Canada), and on flights to the US/Canada, one additional bag weighing up to 23kg in Economy Class, or up to 32kg in Business or First Class. Note that this allowance is available only on our Value, Comfort and Deluxe fare brands.

 

Common questions