Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 4.1 kg left for packing
Ethiopian Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Ethiopian Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Weight: 5 kg (11 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm22 × 16 × 9 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Ethiopian Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Extra accessories (laptop, handbag, coat, camera, reading material, duty-free) up to 5 kg total. No dimensions given.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: 1 piece, 7 kg. Business: 2 pieces, 7 kg each.
What each Ethiopian Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Included | Included (7 kg) | 1 piece. |
| Business (Cloud Nine) | Included | Included (7 kg) | 2 pieces, 7 kg each. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Ethiopian Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Ethiopian Airlines it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Ethiopian Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Ethiopian Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Ethiopian Airlines gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the cabin bag. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the width; 4.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 4.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
All bags that fit Ethiopian Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Ethiopian Airlines doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Ethiopian Airlines
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags. Use of power banks on board is prohibited; keep under the seat, not in overhead bins. Wh limits stated for lithium-ion batteries generally.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Dimensions are published smallest-first: 23 x 40 x 55 cm.
Airlines with similar limits
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Turkish Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Ethiopian Airlines bag questions
What size is the Ethiopian Airlines personal item?
Ethiopian Airlines doesn't publish a personal-item size. Extra accessories (laptop, handbag, coat, camera, reading material, duty-free) up to 5 kg total. No dimensions given.
How big can an Ethiopian Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Ethiopian Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 660 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Ethiopian Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on baggage page · travel update: lithium batteries. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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