What is Air India Baggage Allowance?
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Find out how much baggage is allowed on Air India in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
5 kg (11.0 lbs)
Carry-on Weight
55 x 40 x 20 cm
21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in
Carry-on Size
23 kg (50.7 lbs)
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on Air India?
Air India allows 5 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg per piece.[2]
11.0 lbs · 21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in · 50.7 lbs
Air India Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 5 kg (11.0 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 55 x 40 x 20 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
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Air India Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 x 40 x 20 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in |
5 kg 11.0 lbs |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
23 kg 50.7 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 55 x 40 x 20 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in |
5 kg 11.0 lbs |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
Not available |
Air India Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Infant Check-in Baggage: 10 kg (22 lb) in Economy, 12 kg (26 lb) in Premium Economy, 15 kg (33 lb) in Business and First Class on all flights.
- Family Travel Guide: Includes baggage, bassinet requests, and documentation for a stress-free journey.
- Collapsible Item: Yes, you may bring one collapsi.
♿ Mobility Aids
- Mobility Aids: Wheelchair returned at gate when possible; otherwise, provided to baggage claim area.
- Medication: Must comply with carry-on and restricted baggage guidelines.
- Battery Limit: Wheelchair or mobility aid battery must not exceed 300 WH.
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports Equipment: One golf bag with a set of golf clubs, balls, and tees accepted.
- Bicycle Packing: Bicycles only accepted if packed in a suitable bicycle travel case or similar container.
- Customer Responsibility: Customer must ensure proper packing for transport.
- Accepted Items: Examples include golf clubs, bicycles, skis, surfboards, archery kit, cricket kit, tennis racquets.
- Check-in: Sports equipment can be checked in as p.
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical Instruments: Small instruments can be stowed in the cabin, subject to cabin baggage limitations and security clearance.
- Extra Seat: Book an extra seat for diplomatic mail, expensive and fragile articles (antiques, etc.), or large instruments like a cello.
🐕 Pets
- Pet Cabin Eligibility: Domesticated dogs and cats are eligible for cabin travel only if they weigh less than 10.
- Pet Restrictions: Certain breed-specific and health-related restrictions apply to ensure safety during travel.
- Pet Conditions: Apart from weight restrictions, additional conditions must be met for cabin travel.
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Batteries: Lithium, non-spillable, nickel-metal hydride, and dry batteries not exceeding 100 Wh.
- Dangerous Goods: Liquid nitrogen, aqualung cylinders, and compressed gas cylinders.
- Corrosives: Acids, alkalis, mercury, and wet cell batteries and apparatus.
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Excess Baggage: Charged for any extra piece beyond your ticket allowance under the piece concept.
- Weight Limit: Each piece up to 23 kg (50 lb); heavier pieces incur extra charges.
- Ticket Timing: Standard fare rules apply if ticket bought within seven days before departure.
- Cancellation: Penalties may also apply.
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Extra Piece Charge: Charged for any extra piece beyond your ticket's included allowance.
- Weight Limit: Each piece can weigh up to 23 kg (50 lb); heavier items incur additional charges.
- Booking Window: Tickets bought within seven days of departure follow standard fare rules.
- Cancellation penalties may apply.
Air India — Quick Links
Official Domain
airindia.com
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Baggage information: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/contact-us.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/web-checkin.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Lost baggage: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/lost-damaged-baggage.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/request-refund.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Baggage calculator: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/baggage-calculator.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Accessibility: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/health-medical-assistance/disability-assistance.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16