Air India Airlines Baggage Allowance 2023

What is the weight limit for checked luggage on Air India? For First Class, Business, and Economy classes, the weight limits are 40 kg, 35 kg, and 25 kg, respectively, for infants in all classes.

Air India Airlines Baggage Allowance Domestic / International

Baggage Guidelines 2023, Find out what you cannot bring aboard our flights or what to do if you have done a little extra shopping to bring back home, whether you are preparing for a solitary vacation across Europe or bringing the family to the Far East.

Air India Airlines Hand Baggage Allowances

Cabin Baggage or Carry-on Allowances

Each traveler traveling with us is allowed to check in one carry-on bag and one personal item, such as a satchel or a bag for electronics. The Air India cabin luggage limits for both domestic and international travel are shown below.

Dimensions

Height55.8 cm (22 inches)
Length35.5 cm (14 inches)
Width25.4 cm (10 inches)
  • Please ensure the total dimensions of the bag do not exceed 114.98 cm (45.27 inches).

Number of pieces and weight

Economy ClassBusiness and First Class
Number of pieces11
Weight8 kg (17.6 lbs)12 kg (26.4 lbs)
Charges for extra baggageINR 500 per kg for domestic sectorsUSD 40 per kg for US, UK, EUR, Australia, and Canada sectorsUSD 15 per kg for all other international sectors 
Not allowedBaggage weighing more than 10 kg (22 lbs)

Air India Airlines Cabin Baggage Allowance

Cabin Baggage or Carry-on Allowances

All of our passengers are permitted to check one carry-on bag and one personal item, such as a satchel or a bag for electronics, into the aircraft. Below are the cabin luggage limits for both domestic and international flights on Air India.

Dimensions

Height55.8 cm (22 inches)
Length35.5 cm (14 inches)
Width25.4 cm (10 inches)
  • Please ensure the total dimensions of the bag do not exceed 114.98 cm (45.27 inches).

Number of pieces and weight

Economy ClassBusiness and First Class
Number of pieces11
Weight8 kg (17.6 lbs)12 kg (26.4 lbs)
Charges for extra baggageINR 500 per kg for domestic sectorsUSD 40 per kg for US, UK, EUR, Australia, and Canada sectorsUSD 15 per kg for all other international sectors 
Not allowedBaggage weighing more than 10 kg (22 lbs)

Air India Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance

Domestic flights

Cabin ClassBrandBaggage
EconomyComfort20 kg/44 lb
Comfort Plus25 kg/55 lb
Flex25 kg/55 lb
Premium economyComfort Plus30 kg/66 lb
Flex35 kg/77 lb
BusinessComfort Plus35 kg/77 lb
Flex40 kg/88 lb
FirstFirst40 kg/88 lb

Points to remember:

  • The foregoing allowances only apply to flights operated by Air India; they do not apply to flights operated by Air India Express or codeshare flights.
  • The allowance for the international sector will apply to customers who are flying on Air India’s domestic sector and then connecting to its international sector, or vice versa, on the same ticket.
  • The additional luggage allowance in economy class is 20 kg (44 lb) for Star Alliance Gold members.
  • Members of our Flying Returns program and elite clubs will receive extra luggage.
  • Infants are permitted to use one baby car seat, carrycot, or stroller that collapses.
  • A single piece of luggage may not weigh more than 32 kg (71 lb). On the whole Air India network, this regulation is in effect.
  • Subject to the aircraft’s luggage restrictions and the DGCA’s standards, passengers may carry additional assistance gadgets at no additional cost.

Rules for baggage dimensions

Cabin ClassBaggage Dimension Allowance 
Economy  Total combined dimensions (length + breadth + height) of both pieces should not exceed 272 cm/107 in and that of each piece should not exceed 157 cm/62 in.
First/BusinessTotal combined dimensions (length + breadth + height) of each piece should not exceed 157 cm/62 in.

Air India Airlines Excess/Extra Baggage Allowance Domestic / International

Rules for Excess Baggage

We have you covered if you believe your luggage may weigh more than the allotted weight for your travel! You can transport luggage that is heavier or larger than what is permitted on both our international and domestic sectors by paying an extra cost.

We impose a fee on the excess baggage shown on your ticket if you bring more than the allowed amount of weight. A single bag may only weigh up to 32 kg/70 lb.

Domestic routes 

Origin/DestinationCost
IndiaINR 600/kg

Worldwide travel routes

The definition of excess baggage fees is based on either a weight idea or a piece concept, depending on the place of origin and destination.

Air India Airlines Baggage Allowance for Student

Under the Air India student baggage policy, students will benefit from one additional bag. And the weight of such luggage should not exceed 23 kg. However, you must make sure that you have chosen the “Student discount” option while making the reservation. You must also have your student ID card with you for that.

How to Track Your Misplaced Baggage

We take pleasure in flying your items to your destination quickly and safely. In the event that something goes wrong, we make every effort to return your luggage as soon as possible.

Our cutting-edge computerized tracking technology makes it easier to quickly find and retrieve lost or damaged luggage. This computerized global luggage monitoring system now includes your baggage information, allowing you to see how your bags are doing.

Make sure your name, address, travel details, and luggage information are accurate. If there are any discrepancies, do let us know as soon as possible so that we can correct your information. This makes it easier for us to locate and deliver missing things. The Property Irregularity Report will include all relevant contact details.

After receiving your luggage, we will let you know and set up a delivery time that works for you.

Air India Airlines Overweight Baggage Fees

Oversize and excess baggage

The highest standard direct one-way economy class cost is 1.5 percent more than the extra luggage fee per kilogram. On the day the excess luggage ticket is issued, these fees will take effect.