Ethiopian Airlines personal_item Bag Size 2026: 45×35×20cm

Ethiopian Airlines personal_item passengers may carry a bag measuring 45×35×20cm , weighing up to 5kg. The gate fee for oversized bags is no published gate fee. Data verified: March 2026.

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Economy class

Max Dimensions: 45×35×20cm
Weight Limit: 5kg
Gate Fee: no published gate fee
Last Verified: March 2026

Business class

Max Dimensions: 40×30×15cm
Weight Limit: 10kg
Gate Fee: no published gate fee
Last Verified: March 2026

All Ethiopian Airlines Baggage Allowances (2026)

Economy

Ticket Type	Max Dimensions (cm)	Weight	Gate Fee
cabin	56×36×23	7kg	Not published
checked	90×75×43	23kg	Not published
personal_item	45×35×20	5kg	Not published

Business

Ticket Type	Max Dimensions (cm)	Weight	Gate Fee
cabin	55×40×20	10kg	Not published
checked	90×75×43	23kg	Not published
personal_item	40×30×15	10kg	Not published

Verified March 2026

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ethiopian Airlines personal_item cabin bag size?

Ethiopian Airlines personal_item cabin bag size is 45×35×20cm with 5kg. That is the full external limit including wheels and handles. Measure after packing, not before, because the final packed shape is what staff check at the gate sizer.

Does Ethiopian Airlines measure cabin bags at the gate?

Yes, Ethiopian Airlines can measure cabin bags at the gate when a bag appears oversized or flights are busy. Staff commonly use a physical sizer and the bag must fit without force. If it fails, the bag is usually moved to hold with a gate fee.

What happens if my bag is too big on Ethiopian Airlines?

If your bag is too big, Ethiopian Airlines can tag it for hold and charge Not published at the gate. You may need to pay before boarding continues. The process is usually sizer check first, then tagging and payment if non-compliant.

Can I bring a personal item as well as a cabin bag on Ethiopian Airlines personal_item?

In most cases, Ethiopian Airlines allows a personal item, but included allowance depends on the exact fare conditions. Check your booking confirmation before travel. Use this page for the cabin bag limit and verify personal-item rules in the official fare terms.

Is Ethiopian Airlines strict about cabin bag size?

Ethiopian Airlines currently shows a strictness signal of policy-only on TravelHub. Higher scores indicate more frequent enforcement. Even with moderate scores, oversize bags still fail checks, so plan around the published 45×35×20cm limit every time.

Is Ethiopian Airlines personal_item cabin bag policy stricter in peak summer travel?

It can be stricter during peak periods because fuller flights increase gate control pressure. The safest approach is unchanged year-round: match 45×35×20cm and 5kg before arrival, and avoid relying on staff discretion during heavy boarding windows.

Dimensions verified: March 2026. Official airline policy page. Policy changed? Submit a correction →