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Air India Baggage Size & Weight Limits

This page lists the Air India cabin and checked baggage allowances, including maximum dimensions, weight limits and excess baggage fees. Use the size checker to confirm your own suitcase fits before you get to the airport.

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PIPersonal ItemGoes under the seat in front of you
30 × 40
20
Max dimensions30 × 40 × 20 cm
Max width30 cm
Max height40 cm
Max depth20 cm
Max weight3 kg

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

COCarry-on BaggageGoes in the overhead bin
40 × 55
20
Max dimensions40 × 55 × 20 cm
Max width40 cm
Max height55 cm
Max depth20 cm
Max weight7 kg

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

CBChecked BaggageHanded over at the check-in desk
AllowanceRoute / fare dependent
Published size limit158 cm (L + W + H)

Air India mixes weight and piece concepts by route. Each piece must stay within 158 cm; Economy/Premium piece routes use up to 23 kg per piece and Business/First up to 32 kg. Check the booked route for the actual allowance.

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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Excess & Oversize Fees (USD)

Extra checked bag$75 – $120
Overweight (23–32 kg)$100
Overweight (32–45 kg)$200
Oversize (over 158 cm)$150
Gate-checked cabin bag$70

Fees vary by route and are usually cheaper 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.
Baggage rules last updated June 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

Yes, Air India typically allows free carry-on baggage within their specified size and weight limits. Check the dimensions above to ensure your bag complies with Air India regulations.