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Air India Carry-On Rules
Air India carry-on rules at a glance: cabin bag up to 55×40×20 cm, 8 kg, and personal item status: Included.
- cabin bag
- 55×40×20 cm
- weight
- 8 kg
- personal item
- Included
Carry-on allowance
- Cabin bag size
- 55×40×20 cm
- Cabin bag weight
- 8 kg
- Bags allowed
- 1
- Personal Item
- Included
Economy: 8 kg. Business/First: 10 kg. International flights.
How to use this policy
Start with the cabin bag row, then check the weight and personal-item rows separately. A bag has to pass every published limit at once; being under the length and width limit does not help if the depth, weight, or fare-specific allowance is tighter.
Air India cabin bag size & weight
| Dimensions | 55×40×20 cm(21.7×15.7×7.9 in) Measure the full external bag size, including wheels and handles. |
|---|---|
| Weight limit | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| Bags allowed | 1 cabin bag |
| Includes wheels/handles | Yes |
| Personal Item | Allowed (size not specified) |
| Note | Economy: 8 kg. Business/First: 10 kg. International flights. |
Air India allowances by cabin class
Economy
55×40×20 cm
Up to 8 kg
Business
55×40×20 cm
Up to 10 kg
2 cabin bags
First Class
55×40×20 cm
Up to 10 kg
2 cabin bags
Air India liquids policy
IATA rules: 100 ml containers in 1L transparent resealable bag. One per passenger.
Family & Infants
Infant (under 2)
10% of adult fare. One bag free.
Stroller
Free gate-check.
Car seat
Free in hold.
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Rules can change. Always verify with Air India before flying.