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Air India Baggage Allowance

Personal item, carry-on & checked bag rules

Last checked: April 19, 2026Primary source: Air India baggage policyRules vary by fare/route/traveler type—always confirm for your booking.

Baggage Allowances

Adult traveler

Australia and New Zealand

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

1×Free30 kg

Economy Value

1×Free25 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free35 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free35 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free30 kg

Business Value

1×Free40 kg

Business Flex

1×Free45 kg

First

1×Free45 kg

Bangladesh

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

1×Free30 kg

Economy Value

1×Free30 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free40 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free40 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free30 kg

Business Value

—

Business Flex

1×Free45 kg

First

1×Free45 kg

Domestic India

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

1×Free15 kg

Economy Value

1×Free15 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free25 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free25 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free20 kg

Business Value

1×Free30 kg

Business Flex

1×Free40 kg

First

1×Free40 kg

Europe/UK/Israel

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

2×Free23 kg

Economy Value

1×Free23 kg

Premium Economy Flex

2×Free23 kg

Economy Flex

2×Free23 kg

Economy Classic

2×Free23 kg

Business Value

2×Free32 kg

Business Flex

2×Free32 kg

First

2×Free32 kg

Gulf, Middle East and Africa

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

1×Free25 kg

Economy Value

1×Free25 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free35 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free35 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free30 kg

Business Value

1×Free40 kg

Business Flex

1×Free45 kg

First

1×Free45 kg

Japan and South Korea

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

2×Free23 kg

Economy Value

1×Free23 kg

Premium Economy Flex

2×Free23 kg

Economy Flex

2×Free23 kg

Economy Classic

2×Free23 kg

Business Value

2×Free32 kg

Business Flex

2×Free32 kg

First

2×Free32 kg

Maldives

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

1×Free20 kg

Economy Value

1×Free20 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free30 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free30 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free20 kg

Business Value

1×Free35 kg

Business Flex

1×Free40 kg

First

1×Free40 kg

Myanmar

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

1×Free30 kg

Economy Value

1×Free30 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free40 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free40 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free30 kg

Business Value

—

Business Flex

1×Free45 kg

First

1×Free45 kg

Nepal

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

1×Free20 kg

Economy Value

1×Free20 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free30 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free30 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free20 kg

Business Value

1×Free35 kg

Business Flex

1×Free40 kg

First

1×Free40 kg

Sri Lanka

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

1×Free30 kg

Economy Value

1×Free30 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free40 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free40 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free30 kg

Business Value

1×Free40 kg

Business Flex

1×Free45 kg

First

1×Free45 kg

Thailand/Singapore/Hong Kong/Indonesia/Malaysia/Philippines/Vietnam

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

1×Free25 kg

Economy Value

1×Free25 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free35 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free35 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free30 kg

Business Value

1×Free40 kg

Business Flex

1×Free45 kg

First

1×Free45 kg

United States and Canada

Personal

Premium Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Economy Value

1×Free3 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free3 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free3 kg

Business Value

1×Free3 kg

Business Flex

1×Free3 kg

First

1×Free3 kg

Carry-on

Premium Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Economy Value

1×Free7 kg

Premium Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Flex

1×Free7 kg

Economy Classic

1×Free7 kg

Business Value

1×Free10 kg

Business Flex

1×Free10 kg

First

1×Free10 kg

Checked

Premium Economy Value

2×Free23 kg

Economy Value

1×Free23 kg

Premium Economy Flex

2×Free23 kg

Economy Flex

2×Free23 kg

Economy Classic

2×Free23 kg

Business Value

2×Free32 kg

Business Flex

2×Free32 kg

First

2×Free32 kg

Australia and New Zealand

Air India baggage allowance for Australia and New Zealand routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 25 kg	1×Free 35 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Australia and New Zealand routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 35 kg	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 40 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Australia and New Zealand routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 45 kg	1×Free 45 kg

Bangladesh

Air India baggage allowance for Bangladesh routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 40 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Bangladesh routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 40 kg	1×Free 30 kg	—

Air India baggage allowance for Bangladesh routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 45 kg	1×Free 45 kg

Domestic India

Air India baggage allowance for Domestic India routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 15 kg	1×Free 15 kg	1×Free 25 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Domestic India routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 25 kg	1×Free 20 kg	1×Free 30 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Domestic India routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 40 kg	1×Free 40 kg

Europe/UK/Israel

Air India baggage allowance for Europe/UK/Israel routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	2×Free 23 kg	1×Free 23 kg	2×Free 23 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Europe/UK/Israel routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	2×Free 23 kg	2×Free 23 kg	2×Free 32 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Europe/UK/Israel routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	2×Free 32 kg	2×Free 32 kg

Gulf, Middle East and Africa

Air India baggage allowance for Gulf, Middle East and Africa routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 25 kg	1×Free 25 kg	1×Free 35 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Gulf, Middle East and Africa routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 35 kg	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 40 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Gulf, Middle East and Africa routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 45 kg	1×Free 45 kg

Japan and South Korea

Air India baggage allowance for Japan and South Korea routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	2×Free 23 kg	1×Free 23 kg	2×Free 23 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Japan and South Korea routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	2×Free 23 kg	2×Free 23 kg	2×Free 32 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Japan and South Korea routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	2×Free 32 kg	2×Free 32 kg

Maldives

Air India baggage allowance for Maldives routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 20 kg	1×Free 20 kg	1×Free 30 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Maldives routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 20 kg	1×Free 35 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Maldives routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 40 kg	1×Free 40 kg

Myanmar

Air India baggage allowance for Myanmar routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 40 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Myanmar routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 40 kg	1×Free 30 kg	—

Air India baggage allowance for Myanmar routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 45 kg	1×Free 45 kg

Nepal

Air India baggage allowance for Nepal routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 20 kg	1×Free 20 kg	1×Free 30 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Nepal routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 20 kg	1×Free 35 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Nepal routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 40 kg	1×Free 40 kg

Sri Lanka

Air India baggage allowance for Sri Lanka routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 40 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Sri Lanka routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 40 kg	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 40 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Sri Lanka routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 45 kg	1×Free 45 kg

Thailand/Singapore/Hong Kong/Indonesia/Malaysia/Philippines/Vietnam

Air India baggage allowance for Thailand/Singapore/Hong Kong/Indonesia/Malaysia/Philippines/Vietnam routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 25 kg	1×Free 25 kg	1×Free 35 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Thailand/Singapore/Hong Kong/Indonesia/Malaysia/Philippines/Vietnam routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 35 kg	1×Free 30 kg	1×Free 40 kg

Air India baggage allowance for Thailand/Singapore/Hong Kong/Indonesia/Malaysia/Philippines/Vietnam routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	1×Free 45 kg	1×Free 45 kg

United States and Canada

Air India baggage allowance for United States and Canada routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Premium Economy Value	Economy Value	Premium Economy Flex
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	2×Free 23 kg	1×Free 23 kg	2×Free 23 kg

Air India baggage allowance for United States and Canada routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Economy Flex	Economy Classic	Business Value
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 7 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	2×Free 23 kg	2×Free 23 kg	2×Free 32 kg

Air India baggage allowance for United States and Canada routes by fare class and bag type
Bag Type	Business Flex	First
Personal	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm	1×Free 3 kg 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Carry-on	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm	1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Checked	2×Free 32 kg	2×Free 32 kg

One hand bag per BCAS rule; oversize/overweight may be gate-checked; frequent flyer status does not increase cabin limit

What You Need to Know

A personal item (e.g. small bag, handbag) must fit within 40 × 30 × 20 cm (max 3 kg).
Carry-on bags can be up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm and 7 kg.
One checked bag (up to 15 kg) is included.
Allowances vary by route type (Maldives, Sri Lanka, Europe/UK/Israel, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Japan and South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Gulf, Middle East and Africa, Nepal, Thailand/Singapore/Hong Kong/Indonesia/Malaysia/Philippines/Vietnam, United States and Canada, Domestic India)—check the table below for specifics.
Different rules may apply for children and infants—check the table for details.
This airline is known for strictly enforcing size and weight limits at the gate—pack carefully.
Extra or overweight bags incur fees: US-India: USD 130 oversize/overweight; USD 240 extra piece; up to USD 960 for heavy+oversize.

Air India Policy Details

How Strictly Are Rules Enforced?

This tells you how strictly this airline checks bag size and weight at the gate. Some airlines rarely check, others are very strict.

Reports show check-in often lenient; stricter at gates/peak; domestic flights more likely to weigh hand baggage

Extra Bag Fees

US-India: USD 130 oversize/overweight; USD 240 extra piece; up to USD 960 for heavy+oversize

Upgrade Options

Prepay excess: save up to 20%. Domestic INR 650/kg; extra piece from USD 200; overweight from USD...

Maharaja Club tiers get extra checked allowance; prepay excess for discounts; priority handling on premium fares

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Air India allows carry-on bags up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm with a maximum weight of 7 kg. Personal items must fit within 40 × 30 × 20 cm. One checked bag (up to 15 kg) is included in standard fares.

Frequently Asked Questions About Air India Baggage

Air India allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (approximately 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 inches). The maximum weight for a Air India carry-on is 7 kg (15 lb). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Always verify with Air India before your trip, as policies can change.

Yes, Air India includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. The weight limit is 7 kg (15 lb).

If your carry-on exceeds Air India's size limits of 55 × 40 × 20 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. Air India may charge a fee: US-India: USD 130 oversize/overweight; USD 240 extra piece; up to USD 960 for heavy+oversize. Reports show check-in often lenient; stricter at gates/peak; domestic flights more likely to weigh hand baggage

On Air India flights, a personal item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a purse, laptop bag, small backpack, or briefcase. Air India requires personal items to be no larger than 40 × 30 × 20 cm. The weight limit is 3 kg (7 lb). This is separate from your carry-on bag (up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm), which goes in the overhead bin.

Air India allows personal items up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (approximately 15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 inches). This must fit under the seat in front of you. Maximum weight for a personal item on Air India: 3 kg (7 lb). Common examples include a small backpack, purse, or laptop sleeve that meets Air India's requirements.

Air India includes 1 free checked bag on standard fares. Each checked bag on Air India can weigh up to 15 kg (33 lb). Additional bag fees on Air India: US-India: USD 130 oversize/overweight; USD 240 extra piece; up to USD 960 for heavy+oversize.

Air India allows checked bags up to 158 cm (62 inches) in total linear dimensions. The maximum weight is 15 kg (33 lb).

The carry-on weight limit on Air India is 7 kg (15 lb). Your carry-on must also fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Air India may weigh your carry-on at the gate, so pack accordingly. Reports show check-in often lenient; stricter at gates/peak; domestic flights more likely to weigh hand baggage

Air India includes one checked bag on most standard fares at no extra charge. Air India baggage fees: US-India: USD 130 oversize/overweight; USD 240 extra piece; up to USD 960 for heavy+oversize

To avoid extra baggage fees on Air India: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (55 × 40 × 20 cm); maximize your personal item space; book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your Air India fare (Prepay excess: save up to 20%). Planning ahead with Air India can save you significant fees at the airport.

Air India vs. Industry Average

Carry-on SizeAverage

Air India55 × 40 × 20 cm

Industry Average56 × 36 × 23 cm

Carry-on WeightBelow avg

Air India7 kg

Industry Average10 kg

Personal ItemAbove avg

Air IndiaIncluded

Industry AverageUsually included

Checked BagAbove avg

Air IndiaIncluded

Industry AverageVaries by airline

Checked Bag WeightBelow avg

Air India15 kg

Industry Average23 kg

Metric	Air India	Industry Average	Rating
Carry-on Size	55 × 40 × 20 cm	56 × 36 × 23 cm	Average
Carry-on Weight	7 kg	10 kg	Below avg
Personal Item	Included	Usually included	Above avg
Checked Bag	Included	Varies by airline	Above avg
Checked Bag Weight	15 kg	23 kg	Below avg

Packing Tips for Air India

Measure your bag before flying Air India — maximum dimensions are 55 x 40 x 20 cm including wheels and handles.

Air India has a strict 7 kg carry-on weight limit. Consider a lightweight suitcase to maximize packing space.

Use a luggage scale at home to weigh your bags before heading to the airport.

Wear your heaviest clothing and shoes on the plane to save luggage weight.

Pre-purchase extra baggage online with Air India — it's always cheaper than paying at the airport.

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What You Need to Know

Air India Policy Details

How Strictly Are Rules Enforced?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Air India Baggage

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