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