Air India allows carriage of at least 1 piece of checked-in baggage up to 23 kg (or more for some destinations) and standard hand baggage 55x40x20 cm + personal items free of charge on all fares.

Carry-on baggage

Passengers in all classes have free cabin baggage 55 x 40 x 20 cm up to 7 kg, or up to 10 kg in Business/First Class.

You can also take 1 of the following personal items with this baggage at no extra charge:

• Laptop bag
• Women's handbag
• Coat, blanket
• Camera
• Bag from the store duty free
• Bag with baby food and drink for the flight
• Foldable Stroller
• Folding wheelchair
• Crutches

Personal item dimensions are not specified, but must fit under the seat in front of you.

For details, please visit airindia.com/cabin-baggage.

Checked baggage

The number and weight of free checked baggage depends on the fare class purchased and the specific route.

As standard, the lowest Economy Value fare allows up to 15 kg (you can have more than one bag, but the total must be up to 15 kg).

On most international routes, the so-called piece concept applies, i.e. 1 piece of luggage (or 2 pieces of luggage in more expensive classes) usually up to 23 kg.

The exception is flights to near India, where wieghtconcept applies, i.e. you can have any number of bags, the sum of which must not exceed a certain weight (from 20 kg to 25 kg depending on the destination).

For detailed information, please visit airindia.com/checked-baggage-allowance.

Buy a flight with checked baggage at airindia.com

Overweight charges

If you arrive at the airport with baggage that exceeds the specified limits, you will never avoid the excess baggage fee.

The fee for a whole extra bag ranges from 200 usd to 340 usd depending on the specific route.

The excess baggage fee is set at 110 usd to 160 usd.

For a detailed breakdown of fees by destination, please visit airindia.com/excess-baggage.

Baggage for children

Infants under 2 years of age are allowed 1 piece of checked baggage up to 10 kg and a small carry-on bag with meals essential for the duration of the flight on Air India.

In addition, a stroller is carried free of charge.