Plan your Ethiopian Airlines trip stress-free with our comprehensive baggage guide. Discover Ethiopian Airlines carry-on baggage policy, including allowances and restrictions.
Carry-On Baggage
Discover Ethiopian Airlines carry-on baggage policy, including allowances and restrictions.
Carry-On Allowance
Is there a difference in carry-on allowances for different classes of service with Ethiopian Airlines? Yes, there is a difference.
- Economy Class: In Economy class with Ethiopian Airlines, passengers are allowed 1 piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 7 kg and a maximum dimensions equal to 23 x 40 x 55 (cm).
- Business Class: Business class passengers with Ethiopian Airlines are allowed 2 pieces of hand luggage, each weighing a maximum of 7 kg.
Yes, Ethiopian Airlines allows personal accessories in addition to the specified carry-on baggage allowance in both Economy and Business class.
Generally, you can bring snacks and non-liquid food items in your carry-on bag with Ethiopian Airlines, adhering to their specified policies.
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Ethiopian Airlines, like other airlines, may have restrictions on carrying liquids, gels, and certain hazardous items in carry-on bags. Familiarize yourself with Ethiopian Airlines' specific policies.
If your carry-on bag exceeds the specified size or weight limit with Ethiopian Airlines, you may be subject to additional fees, or you may need to check the bag.
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Checked Baggage
Discover your baggage allowance and optional baggage fees based on your route and travel class.
Your free check-in baggage allowance is as follows:
| Class | Piece | Weight per piece | Total Dimension (L*W*H) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud 9 | 2 | 32kgs(70Lbs) | 158cms(62 inches) |
| Economy | 2 | 23kgs( 50Lbs) | 158cms(62 inches) |
Any piece in excess of the specified limit above shall be considered as excess and if the weight of the extra baggage or the free baggage allowance is more than 32 kgs (70 Lbs), Ethiopian Airlines will not accept the baggage for carriage.
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In addition, items packed in carton boxes, plastic bags, and any other poor packing material are not acceptable for carriage.
Excess Baggage Fees
- Between All International Stations and Domestic Ethiopia if through-checked to the Domestic Station additional USD 20.00 (CAD25.00 - CAD125.00) will apply per PC.
- For flights from Washington D.C (IAD), Chicago (ORD), Newark(EWR), New York (JFK) and Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa and beyond USD225.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50Lbs) on the sectors between all destinations to Washington D.C (IAD), Chicago (ORD), Newark (EWR), New York (JFK), Atlanta (ATL) or vice versa.
- USD275.00 will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50Lbs) on the sector from Washington D.C (IAD), Chicago (ORD), Newark (EWR), New York (JFK) and Atlanta (ATL) to Asmara.
For passengers originating from USA, outside Washington D.C (IAD), Chicago(ORD), Newark(EWR), New York (JFK) and Atlanta (ATL) Please contact the first carrier for excess baggage information.
In Economy Class, when the number of pieces is within the free baggage allowance while the weight of the bags is over 23 kgs but less than 32 kgs (51 - 70Lbs) the excess baggage charge will be USD100.00 per each bag.
- For flights from Toronto to Addis Ababa USD225.00(CAD290.00-CAD390.00) will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50Lbs) on the sectors between all destinations to Toronto or vice versa.
- USD275.00(CAD355.00-CAD455.00) will apply for each additional piece (bag) weighing up to 23 kgs (50Lbs) on the sector from Toronto to Asmara.
For passengers originating from Canada, Toronto the excess baggage rate from origin up to Toronto is already included on the above rate.
In Economy Class, when the number of pieces is within the free baggage allowance while the weight of the bags is over 23 kgs but less than 32 kgs (51 - 70Lbs) the excess baggage charge will be USD100.00(CAD129.00-CAD229.00) per each bag.
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Special Baggage and Items
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Important Reminders
For your own security and the flight’s safety, please do not accept any items from anyone as you will be held responsible and accountable for the contents of any of the items found in your custody.
Ensure that your bags remain with you until the time the airline accepts the bags for carriage and also make sure that an object that you don’t know is not placed in the bags.
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Check-in Information
Check-in process at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport will start three hours before the scheduled time of departure.
- The Economy class counters will be closed one hour before the scheduled time of departure
- The Cloud Nine counters will be closed 45 minutes before the scheduled time of departure.
Thus, please arrive at the airport before the counters are closed.
To ensure a smooth and stress-free travel experience, we strongly recommend that all passengers arrive at Washington Dulles Airport at least 4 hours before departure. This will allow enough time for check-in, queuing, and security clearance.
Please note: The airline reserves the right to refuse boarding of any passenger arriving at the check-in counter later than two hours prior to departure even if they have confirmed booking and tickets.
Your punctuality helps us serve you better-thank you for your cooperation!
Customs Regulations (USA)
As per the customs regulations of the United States of America:
- Any animal meat (except cooked chicken and fish), fruits, vegetables, plants and soil are strictly forbidden to carry into the USA. We would like to give notice to all passengers, that heavy penalty will be imposed on passengers traveling with the above items. However, red-pepper, powder bean, butter, etc... are allowed to be carried, if they are well packed.
- Passengers traveling into or out of the USA with an amount of money or monetary instruments more than USD10,000.00(CAD12,500.00-13,500.00) are required to declare the amount by filling out customs forms designed for this purpose.
Ethiopian Airlines will not be liable/responsible for any fines and measures passengers encounter for violating customs regulation(s).
Please note that passengers who continue their travel beyond Washington D.C. shall collect their bags, clear customs and pass through security check before going to their connecting flights. Otherwise, the baggage will be left behind until such security clearance is obtained.
Please make sure that you have the address and telephone number of the place that you are going to stay.
