Airline baggage guide

Air India

Official personal-item, carry-on and checked-baggage limits.

Last checked · Sep 2026

Personal item

All cabins

1 × 3 kg

One under-seat personal item up to 3 kg may be carried in addition to the cabin bag, subject to security rules.

Cabin bag

Economy

1 × 7 kg

55 × 40 × 20 cm

Economy cabin bag is up to 7 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm; a 3 kg under-seat personal item is separate.

Cabin bag

Premium Economy

1 × 7 kg

55 × 40 × 20 cm

Premium Economy cabin bag is up to 7 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm; a 3 kg under-seat personal item is separate.

Cabin bag

Business

1 × 10 kg

55 × 40 × 20 cm

Business cabin bag is up to 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm; a 3 kg under-seat personal item is separate.

Cabin bag

First

1 × 10 kg

55 × 40 × 20 cm

First cabin bag is up to 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm; a 3 kg under-seat personal item is separate.

Checked bag

Economy

Per bag 23 kg

Linear total 158 cm

International Economy allowance varies by fare and region. Europe, U.S. and Canada use a piece concept from 1 × 23 kg; other routes can use a weight concept. Confirm the fare table on the ticket.

Confirm these before booking

  • • The operating carrier and route shown on the ticket
  • • Whether your selected Basic, Light or other fare includes free bags
  • • The smallest cabin-bag limit on a connection
Rules vary by airline and route
Always verify important restrictions with your airline and the official security authority before departure.