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Air India Carry-On Rules

Official baggage policy

Under the seat

Personal Item

Included

40×30×20 cm

15.7×11.8×7.9 in

Weight limit: 3 kg (6.6 lb)

One eligible bag such as purse/camera/laptop bag; maximum 40×30×20 cm and 3 kg, under the seat. Other listed personal-item types are subject to the source conditions.

Overhead cabin bag

cabin bag

1 cabin bag

55×40×20 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cm

21.7×15.7×7.9 in; L+W+D ≤ 45.3 in

Weight limit: 7 kg (15.4 lb)

One 55×40×20 cm main bag in ALL classes: Economy/Premium Economy 7 kg, Business/First 10 kg. Plus one eligible 40×30×20 cm personal item up to 3 kg. Applies to Air India-operated domestic and international flights; check every operating carrier on connections.

Measure the full external bag size, including wheels and handles.

Fares & cabin classes

Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×20 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cmUp to 7 kg

One main bag only; status does not add another cabin piece.

Business

1 cabin bag

55×40×20 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cmUp to 10 kg

One main bag only; status does not add another cabin piece.

First Class

1 cabin bag

55×40×20 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cmUp to 10 kg

One main bag only; status does not add another cabin piece.

Basic Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×20 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cmUp to 7 kg

One main bag only; status does not add another cabin piece.

Premium Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×20 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cmUp to 7 kg

One main bag only; status does not add another cabin piece.

Baggage fees

No reliable fixed price is listed here. Check your booking for the cost of adding a bag; an unlisted price does not mean it is free.

Official baggage policy
How to use this policy

Check cabin bag dimensions, weight and personal-item limits 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.

Editorial signal only. Measure the packed bag and verify the operating carrier's rule.

Air India liquids policy

Air India publishes 100 ml containers in a transparent resealable 1-litre bag, with prescribed medication/inhaler and baby-food exceptions subject to screening. Check airport and connection rules.

Family & Infants

Infant (under 2)

When travelling with an infant, personal and infant cabin items may total 5 kg. The main checked-baggage page states one infant hold piece up to 10 kg across classes; a regional FAQ differs by class, so confirm the ticket allowance.

Stroller

One collapsible stroller, carrycot OR infant car seat is permitted per infant. Confirm handling and collection; aircraft-door return is not guaranteed.

Car seat

One infant car seat is an alternative to the stroller/carrycot allowance, not an additional free item. Confirm acceptance and handling with Air India.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Air India cabin bag size?

Air India allows a cabin bag up to 55×40×20 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cm (21.7×15.7×7.9 in; L+W+D ≤ 45.3 in); Linear total ≤ 115 cm. Dimensions include wheels and handles.

Does Air India have a weight limit for carry-on?

Yes — the maximum carry-on weight on Air India is 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does Air India allow a personal item?

Yes. Air India allows a personal item up to 40×30×20 cm. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

How strict is Air India about bag size?

Air India has medium caution enforcement. Editorial signal only. Measure the packed bag and verify the operating carrier's rule.

Additional notes

Sources and scope

Source-based research; no hands-on test or specialist review claimed.

  • One main bag in every class; 7 kg Economy/Premium Economy and 10 kg Business/First, 55×40×20 cm/115 total; personal bag 40×30×20 cm/3 kg; personal+infant essentials 5 kg.

    Air India-operated domestic/international. Excess bags must be checked; two currencies/scenarios not flattened into one fee.

    Cabin class table; personal item; infant items; excess; liquids

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • One collapsible stroller/carrycot/car seat per infant; main checked page gives infant 10 kg one piece across classes.

    Equipment alternatives; no guaranteed gate return. Regional FAQ checked-weight disagreement retained.

    Points to remember; international infant allowance

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • Handles, pockets and wheels included. Regional FAQ infant checked weights differ by class from main checked page.

    Dimensions confirmed; infant hold conflict disclosed rather than silently selecting the regional claim.

    Carry-on size restrictions; infant baggage

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

Keep exploring

Rules can change. Always verify with Air India before flying.