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Air India Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance

Air India: carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 7 kg, personal item up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm.

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PIPersonal ItemGoes under the seat in front of you
W 30 cm
H 40 cm
personal item
D 20 cm
depth
Max dimensions40 × 30 × 20 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in
Max width30 cm11.8 in
Max height40 cm15.7 in
Max depth20 cm7.9 in
Max weight3 kg7 lb

A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.

COCarry-on BaggageGoes in the overhead bin
W 40 cm
H 55 cm
carry-on
D 20 cm
depth
Max dimensions55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in
Max width40 cm15.7 in
Max height55 cm21.7 in
Max depth20 cm7.9 in
Max weight7 kg15 lb

One cabin bag per passenger. Measured with wheels and handles included.

CBChecked BaggageHanded over at the check-in desk
158 cm
in total
checked bag
depth
AllowanceRoute / fare dependent
Published size limit158 cm (62.2 in)L + W + H

Air India mixes weight and piece concepts by route. Domestic free allowance is a total-weight allowance (for example Business Value 30 kg, Business Flex 40 kg and First 40 kg), while no individual bag may exceed the applicable per-piece maximum. International piece routes commonly use up to 23 kg per Economy/Premium piece and 32 kg per Business/First piece. Check the booked route and fare.

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Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare

Class / fareCarry-onChecked bagsWeight / allowance
Economy Value1 bag · 7 kgDomestic: 15 kg · International: route dependent23 kg max on piece routes
International allowance varies by destination; on many Europe/US/Canada/Japan piece routes Economy Value is 1 × 23 kg.
Economy Classic1 bag · 7 kgDomestic: 20 kg · International: route dependent23 kg max on piece routes
On many piece-concept international routes this is 2 × 23 kg.
Economy Flex1 bag · 7 kgDomestic: 25 kg · International: route dependent23 kg max on piece routes
On many piece-concept international routes this is 2 × 23 kg.
Premium Economy Value1 bag · 7 kgDomestic: 15 kg · International: route dependent23 kg max on piece routes
International allowance varies by destination.
Premium Economy Flex1 bag · 7 kgDomestic: 25 kg · International: route dependent23 kg max on piece routes
On many piece-concept international routes this is 2 × 23 kg.
Business Value1 bag · 10 kgDomestic: 30 kg · International: route dependent32 kg max on piece routes
On many piece-concept international routes this is 2 × 32 kg.
Business Flex1 bag · 10 kgDomestic: 40 kg · International: route dependent32 kg max on piece routes
On many piece-concept international routes this is 2 × 32 kg.
First1 bag · 10 kgDomestic: 40 kg · International: route dependent32 kg max on piece routes
On many piece-concept international routes this is 2 × 32 kg.

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Cabin allowance by fare

The figures above are the standard allowance. On Air India it changes with the fare or cabin you book.

Economy / Premium Economy55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) · 7 kg (15 lb)
Business / First55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) · 10 kg (22 lb)

Excess & Oversize Fees

Air India sets its own excess, overweight and gate-bag charges, and they change by route, fare and where you pay.We only publish figures we have checked against the carrier, and these are not among them — so the current amounts are on Air India's own site.
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Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.

Good to Know

Published dimensions include wheels, handles and external pockets.Baggage rules can differ on codeshare and partner-operated flights.Special items such as sports gear or instruments need advance booking.Always confirm on the airline's website before you travel.
Source: airline website, reviewed on 9 October 2026

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The three baggage types, explained

Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.

Personal item

The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.

Carry-on

The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.

Checked baggage

The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a cabin bag free on Air India?

Yes, according to Air India's published policy: one cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), 7 kg (15 lb), plus a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in). Basic fares and flights operated by partner airlines can differ, so check the allowance on your booking.

What happens if my bag doesn't fit Air India's sizer?

Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare Air India can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on Air India's own fees page. Air India baggage fees

Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Air India cabin bag?

Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in), 3 kg (7 lb), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.

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