Baggage allowance for Air India Express Each class of Air India Express has a different check-in luggage allowance. 40 kilograms is the maximum weight limit for adult passengers traveling in first class. For people traveling in Business class, the weight limit is 35 kg, whereas in Economy class, it is 25 kg. All infant students are permitted to bring one piece of baggage that weighs little more than 10 kilograms. Make sure you confirm before your journey begins that these requirements are valid at your location because they only apply to domestic flights within India.
Air India Express Airlines Baggage Allowance Domestic / International
Air India Express allows free baggage of 40 kg for adults and children and 10 kg for infants in First Class. For Business Class travelers, 35Kg for adults and children and 10Kg for children is allowed. For Economy Class (Domestic Sector), the permissible free baggage allowance (FBA) is 25Kg.
- • Gulf to India : 20 / 30 / 40 Kgs (Based on the fare purchased)
- • India to Gulf : 20 Kgs
- • Singapore to India : 20 / 30 Kgs
- • India to other International Destinations: 20 Kgs
- • Domestic flights: 25 kg
Air India Express Airlines Hand Baggage Allowances
How much unchecked hand luggage am I allowed on the Air India Express?
Once again, Air India Express allows for plenty of luggage. You may only bring one bag that weighs no more than 7 kilograms. If you overpack and the check-in counter weighs your bag, you’ll either have to check it in or take some of your belongings out.
You may check this suitcase in with Air India Express as part of your standard baggage limit, perhaps saving you from paying an extra baggage fee. However, if it costs more than the amount, you can either pay the difference or decide to leave it behind.
Domestic
| Air India Express hand baggage allowance: weight, size and fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India Express cabin bag size | Air India Express cabin baggage weight allowance | Number of bags allowed onboard | Cost to check in oversized cabin baggage |
| Dimensions of hand baggage must not exceed 115cm (56cm x 36cm x 23cm) including handle, pockets and wheels | Maximum 7kg | One hand luggage bag per passenger, plus an extra laptop bag | Free, as long as you do not exceed your free baggage allowance. Excess baggage fees are determined at the time of check in. |
| Air India Express hold baggage allowance: weight, size and fees) | |||
| Air India Express holds baggage size | Air India Express hold baggage weight allowance | Number of hold bags allowed | Cost of Air India Express hold baggage |
| The dimensions of checked baggage must be no more than 158cm (L+H+W) | 20kg, 25kg, 30kg or 40kg depending on what ticket you purchase | There is no maximum, as long as the weight does not exceed the free baggage allowance | Free, as long as you do not exceed your free baggage allowance. Excess baggage fees are determined at the time of check in. |
International
- Infants are allowed a 10 kg check in allowance for international flights. Additionally, 1 collapsible car seat/stroller/carrycot is allowed for infants.
- Size and weight limits of baggage for international flights on Air India.
- For India to Newark flights, there is an allowance of 1 bag of 23 kg for economy travelers w.e.f. April, 1, 2019.
| India to Australia & Far East – South East Asia | ||
| Destination | Economy Class | Executive Class |
| Australia | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Tokyo /Osaka | 2PC/23Kgs Each | 2PC/32Kgs Each |
| Shanghai | 20 Kg | 30 Kg |
| Seoul | 2PC/23Kgs Each | 2PC/32Kgs Each |
| Hongkong | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Singapore | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Bangkok | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Australia & Far East – South East Asia to India | ||
| Journey Origin | Economy Class | Executive Class |
| Australia | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Tokyo /Osaka | 2PC/23Kgs Each | 2PC/32Kgs Each |
| Shanghai | 20 Kg | 30 Kg |
| Seoul | 2PC/23Kgs Each | 2PC/32Kgs Each |
| Hongkong | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Singapore | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Bangkok | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| ex – Australia & Far East – South East Asia | |||
| Journey Origin | Destination | Economy Class (OW fares) | Executive Class (OW fares) |
| Seoul | Hongkong | 25 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Osaka | Hongkong | 20 Kg | 30 Kg |
| Hongkong | Seoul/Osaka | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Tokyo/ Osaka | Europe/UK/Tel Aviv/ USA /Middle East and Gulf / SAARC | O/B: 2PC/23Kgs Each | O/B: 2PC/32Kgs Each |
| Australia/ Far East- South East Asia | Europe/ UK/ TelAviv | O/B: 2PC/23Kgs Each | O/B: 2PC/32Kgs Each |
| Sydney/ Melbourne | Middle East and Gulf / SAARC | O/B: 30 Kg | O/B: 40 Kg |
| Australia/ Far east South East Asia | NewYork/ Chicago/ SanFrancisco/ Washington | O/B: 2PC/23Kgs Each | O/B: 2PC/32Kgs Each |
| Australia/Hongkong/ Seoul/ Singapore/ Bangkok | Middle East and Gulf /SAARC | O/B: 30 Kg | O/B: 40 Kg |
| Shanghai | Middle East and Gulf /SAARC | O/B: 20 Kg | O/B: 30 H19:K24Kg |
Additional Free allowance for frequent flyer members-
| Flying Returns Club | Weight Concept flights |
| The Maharajah Club (STAR GOLD) | 1 pcs of 20 Kgs. |
| Golden Edge Club (STAR GOLD) | 1 pcs of 20 Kgs. |
| Silver Edge Club | 1 pcs of 10 Kgs. |
| Flying Returns (Base) | Nil |
Additional allowance for Flying Returns members on flights to/from Australia
Flights to/from Europe/UK/Israel
| Origin | Destination | Economy | Executive |
| India | Europe / UK / Israel | 2PC/23Kgs Each | 2PC/32Kgs Each |
| India | Moscow | 30 kg | 40 kg |
| Europe / UK / Israel | India/SAARC $ /Australia / Far East & South East Asia | 2PC/23Kgs Each | 2PC/32Kgs Each |
- Size of any one check in bag shall not exceed 158 cm. If there are two check in bags, total linear dimensions shall not be more than 273 cm for economy travelers.
- Additional allowance for Flying Returns members is same as given in A) above.
India to USA
| ORIGIN | DESTINATION | ECONOMY Class | BUSINESS / FIRST Class |
| INDIA | USA | 2 Piece (23Kg each) | 2 Piece (32Kg each) |
| INDIA | NEWARK (EWR) | 1 Piece (23Kg each) | 2 Piece (32Kg each) |
| USA # | INDIA / SAARC / Australia / Far East – South East Asia | 2 Piece (23Kg each) | 2 Piece (32Kg each) |
| NEWARK (EWR) | INDIA / SAARC / Australia / Far East – South East Asia | 1 Piece (23Kg each) | 2 Piece (32Kg each) |
| India | Canada | 2 pcs (23 kg each) | 2 pcs (32 kg) |
Flights to/from Gulf and Middle East:
Following table shows the standared check-in baggage allowance. However, there is a sale open for certain times in a year for these routes. Do check with us for any special discount by using the comments sections below.
| India | Dubai /Sharjah /Abudhabi/ Muscat/Kuwait/ Bahrain/Najaf | 30 KGS | 40 KGS |
| Sharjah | Thiruvananthapuram / Chennai | 30 KGS | 40 KGS |
| Kuwait | India | 30 KGS | 40 KGS |
| Muscat | India | 30 KGS | 40 KGS |
| Abudhabi | India | 30 KGS | 40 KGS |
| Bahrain | India | 30 KGS | 40 KGS |
| Najaf | India | 30 KGS | 40 KGS |
| Dubai | Delhi/Mumbai | 40 kgs (upto22 Oct) | 45 kgs (upto22 Oct) |
Ex-Bahrain, Kuwai, Muscat, UAE to other non-India countries
| Origin | Destination | Economy(OW) | Business (OW) |
| Bahrain | Europe / UK /TelAviv/USA | 2PC/ 23Kgs Each | 2PC/ 32Kgs Each |
| Bahrain | Far East & South East Asia /SAARC | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Kuwait | Far East & South East Asia | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Muscat | Europe / UK / USA | 2PC/ 23Kgs Each | 2PC/ 32Kgs Each |
| Muscat | Far East & South East Asia /SAARC | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
| Dubai/ Sharjah/ Abudhabi | Europe /UK/ USA | 2PC/ 23Kgs Each | 2PC/ 32Kgs Each |
| Dubai/ Sharjah/ Abudhabi | Far East & South East Asia /SAARC | 30 Kg | 40 Kg |
Flight to/from Saudi Arabia
| Origin | Destination | Eco | Exe | First |
| India | Saudi (Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam) | 30Kgs | 40Kgs | 50Kgs |
| Saudi (Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam) | India | 30Kgs | 40Kgs | 50Kgs |
Flights between India and SAARC
| Origin | Destination | Eco | Exe |
| Delhi,Chennai, Varansi | Colombo | 30 kg | 40 kg |
| Colombo | Delhi, Chennai, Varanasi | 30 kg | 40 kg |
| Delhi,Kolkata | Kathmandu | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Kathmandu | Delhi, Kolkata | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Delhi | Kabul | 40 kg | 50 kg |
| Kabul | Delhi | 40 kg | 50 kg |
| Kolkata | Dhaka | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Dhaka | Kolkata | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Delhi | Yangon | 30 kg | 40 kg |
| Yangon | Delhi | 30 kg | 40 kg |
| Bengaluru, Thiruvnanthapuram, Delhi | Male | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Male | Bengaluru,Thiruvnanthapuram, Delhi | 25 kg | 35 kg |
Ex-SAARC flights
| Origin | Destination | Eco | Exe |
| SAARC | Europe | 2PC/ 23Kg Each | 2PC/ 32Kg Each |
| SAARC | Far East & South East Asia , Saudi Arabia, Middle East & Gulf | 30 kg | 40 kg |
Flights to/from Africa
| Journey Origin | Destination | Economy Class | Executive Class |
| India | Nairobi | 2PC/23Kgs Each | 2PC/32Kgs Each |
| Nairobi | India | 2PC/23Kgs Each | 2PC/32Kgs Each |
Air India Express Airlines Cabin Baggage Allowance
Air India Express Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance
Verified Baggage:
It is a type of luggage that the passenger transports in the aircraft’s cargo hold. The free allowance for Air India Express varies depending on the ticket’s class, destination, and availabilities.
Notes:
- Must have your name or other personal identification affixed securely on the bag
- If the baggage is not carried on the same flight that you travel then all steps will be taken to ensure your baggage safety.
- baggage should not exceed 62 inches (158 cms).
Air India Express Airlines Excess/Extra Baggage Allowance Dogmatic / International
How much does extra luggage cost?
There is no advance disclosure of Air India Express’ excess luggage charges. The airlines assert that these fees are often altered and that you will be informed of them at the check-in counter the day before your travel. Without set prices, you can find yourself spending a lot of money for a tiny quantity of extra luggage. Pack sensibly!
Extra Baggage Fees for Air India Express
The Air India Express website states that each kilogram of additional luggage will cost you INR 600 plus any applicable GST. Please check their website for further details.
Extra checked bags
passengers who bring more than the permitted free luggage. You must purchase an additional allotment if your luggage is heavier or larger than allowed. Rates for the additional allotment are based on availability and depend on the location.
The amount reflected on all excess baggage tickets (EBTs) issued in India, excluding those from exempt airports, would be subject to the appropriate GST rates. In addition to the standard excess baggage price, guests can additionally be required to pay a handling fee at the airport for the extra luggage. Subject to availability, guests may pre-purchase up to 15 kilos of excess baggage at a fixed price.
International
Extra-baggage charges
On Air India Express flights, excess baggage (defined as three or more bags per person) will cost between $85 and $95 per bag.
costs for overweight luggage
Any bag weighing more than 50 pounds is deemed overweight and oversized. In addition to any regular, excess, or excessive baggage costs, Air India Express also charges fees for overweight luggage. Air India Express does not accept checked baggage that weighs more than 99lbs.
Domestic Flights Excess Baggage Charges
For domestic flights on Air India, over and above the free baggage allowance, an excess baggage rate of Rs 600 per kg is levied. GST extra.
International Flights Excess Baggage Charges
A) Weight concept countries, as per the following bands:
| Band 1 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, UAE,Bahrain, Kuwait,Doha,Saudi Arabia, and Oman |
| Band 2 | Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong , Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Russia |
| Band 3 | Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Shanghai |
| Band 4 | Within same country except India |
| From / To | India | Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 |
| India | – | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| Band 1 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 |
| Band 2 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 55 |
| Band 3 | 35 | 45 | 55 | 20 |
| Band 4 | USD 10/kgs | |||
| From / To | UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Doha | Band 1 | Band 2 & Shanghai | Band 3 |
| UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Doha | 30 | 35 | 40 | 50 |
| From / To | Band 1 | UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Doha | Band 2 | Band 3 |
| Shanghai | 40 | 45 | 50 | 60 |
B) Piece Concept Countries
Bands of excess baggage for piece concept countries are given below, followed by prices in USD
| Band 1 | Northern/Southern/ Central America |
| Band 2 | Australia, NZ, Fiji |
| Band 3 | UK, EUROPE, ISRAEL, AFRICA |
| Band 4 | Japan |
| Band 5 | Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong SAR-China, China, Republic Of Korea,UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Taiwan,Indonesia, Malaysia, Philipines,Vietnam,Cambodia, Russia |
| Band 6 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar |
| Band 7 | Within Same Country & also between/ Within UK, EUROPE, ISRAEL, Africa |
| Additional Piece (up to 23 Kg) | |||||||
| From/To | INDIA | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 |
| INDIA | – | 240 | 200 | 180 | 160 | 130 | 100 |
| B1 | 240 | – | 340 | 200 | 300 | 280 | 260 |
| B2 | 200 | 340 | – | 300 | – | – | – |
| B3 | 180 | 200 | 300 | – | 280 | 240 | 220 |
| B4 | 160 | 300 | – | 280 | – | 220 | 200 |
| B5 | 130 | 280 | – | 240 | 220 | 120 | – |
| B6 | 100 | 260 | – | 220 | 200 | – | – |
| B7 | 50 | ||||||
| OVERWEIGHT: 23 to 32 kg (single piece) | |||||||
| From/To | INDIA | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 |
| INDIA | – | 130 | 110 | 100 | 90 | 70 | 50 |
| B1 | 130 | – | 180 | 110 | 160 | 150 | 140 |
| B2 | 110 | 180 | – | 160 | – | – | 130 |
| B3 | 100 | 110 | 160 | – | 150 | 130 | 120 |
| B4 | 90 | 160 | – | 150 | – | 120 | 110 |
| B5 | 70 | 150 | – | 130 | 120 | 90 | – |
| B6 | 50 | 140 | 130 | 120 | 110 | – | – |
| B7 | 40 | ||||||
| Oversize : 158 to 203 cm ( Single pc) | |||||||
| From/To | INDIA | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 |
| INDIA | – | 130 | 110 | 100 | 90 | 70 | 50 |
| B1 | 130 | – | 180 | 110 | 160 | 150 | 140 |
| B2 | 110 | 180 | – | 160 | – | – | 130 |
| B3 | 100 | 110 | 160 | – | 150 | 130 | 120 |
| B4 | 90 | 160 | – | 150 | – | 120 | 110 |
| B5 | 70 | 150 | – | 130 | 120 | 90 | – |
| B6 | 50 | 140 | 130 | 120 | 110 | – | – |
| B7 | 40 | ||||||
Excess Baggage Charges (flights between India and US, and India and Canada)
Flights between India and US
| Part of FBA and excess weight upto 32kgs | USD 130 |
| Part of FBA and oversize upto 203cms/ 80inch | USD 130 |
| Excess Piece | USD 240 |
| Excess Piece and Weight(32Kgs) | USD 370 |
| Excess Piece and Size(upto 203cms/ 80inches | USD 370 |
| Excess Piece and Weight (upto 32kgs) and | USD 500 |
| Size (upto 203cms/80inches) | |
| Part of FBA and Excess Size above | USD 720 |
| 203cms/80inches | |
| Excess Piece and Excess Size above | USD 960 |
| 203cms/80inches |
Flights between India and Canada
| Part of FBA and excess weight upto 32kgs | CAD 160 |
| Part of FBA and oversize upto 203cms/80inch | CAD 160 |
| Excess Piece | CAD 300 |
| Excess Piece and Weight(32Kgs) | CAD 460 |
| Excess Piece and Size(upto 203cms/80inches | CAD 460 |
| Excess Piece and Weight(upto 32kgs) and | CAD 620 |
| Size(upto 203cms/80inches) | |
| Part of FBA and Excess Size above | CAD 890 |
| 203cms/80inches | |
| Excess Piece and Excess Size above | CAD 1,180 |
| 203cms/80inches |
Air India Express Airlines Baggage Allowance for Student
Air India Express Airlines Overweight Baggage Fees
- *All of the above information is updated according to Air India Express baggage allowance.