Etihad Airways vs Qatar Airways
Side-by-side comparison of Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
United Arab Emirates
Qatar| Etihad Airways | Qatar Airways | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Qatar |
| Founded | 2003 | 1993 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | oneworld |
| Main hubs | - | Hamad International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 6 | 8 |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg (15 lb) | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (20 × 15 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 23 kg (51 lb) | 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 100 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 1 h 30 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +7 499 272 3786 | - |
Key differences
- Etihad Airways includes more checked baggage in the basic Economy fare: 23 kg (51 lb) vs 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) at Qatar Airways.
- Etihad Airways lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
- Qatar Airways is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.