Etihad Airways vs Emirates — carry-on baggage compared | CabinPax

Carry-on rules side by side: maximum dimensions, weight allowance, personal item. Data updated April 2026.

• Etihad Airways: 56x36x23 cm · 7 kg
• Emirates: 55x38x22 cm · 10 kg

Same family, same broad approach. The contrast between Etihad Airways and Emirates plays out on points of detail, where every centimetre tips the balance for one passenger or another.

On weight, Emirates comes out on top (10 kg versus 7 kg). For travellers packing electronics, books or sample products, those couple of extra kilos make a real difference.