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Air India carry-on: 55 × 40 × 20 cm

Last checked: 7/16/2026 • IATA: AI

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Carry-on for the overhead bin

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm554020
in21157
Weight
7 kg / 15 lb
  • One carry-on bag is included on Air India-operated domestic and international flights.
  • Economy and Premium Economy use the displayed 7 kg limit, while First and Business permit 10 kg; codeshare and partner-operated flights can follow different rules.
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Source for this section: Cabin baggage

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm403020
in15117
Weight
3 kg / 6 lb
  • A handbag, laptop bag or another listed small item may be carried in addition to the cabin bag and must fit under the seat.
  • Bags above the published 90 cm combined dimension count toward the standard cabin allowance instead.

Source for this section: Personal item

Checked baggage

  • The free allowance depends on route, cabin and fare brand.
  • On domestic Air India flights, Economy ranges from 15 kg to 25 kg, Premium Economy from 15 kg to 25 kg and Business from 30 kg to 40 kg; international markets use separate weight or piece tables, including one or two 23 kg Economy pieces on many long-haul routes.
  • No single bag may exceed 32 kg.

Source for this section: Checked baggage allowance

Overweight & excess baggage

  • Extra charges depend on whether the itinerary uses a weight or piece concept, as well as route, size, weight and purchase time.
  • Prepaid baggage is available only for eligible Air India tickets and services, and the allowance printed on the ticket remains decisive; pieces above 32 kg must travel as cargo.

Source for this section: Excess baggage

Liquids in carry-on

Varies

  • Air India's published rule limits each liquid, aerosol or gel container to 100 ml and requires the containers to fit in one transparent resealable 1 litre bag.
  • Essential medicines, prescribed dietary items and baby food can have exceptions, while transfer, airport and destination controls still apply.

Source for this section: Liquids and restricted baggage

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

Air India accepts domesticated cats and dogs subject to advance document approval, route, aircraft and destination restrictions.

More details
  • In Economy, an eligible pet and its soft kennel may travel in the cabin up to a combined 10 kg; animals from 10 kg to 32 kg require a separate checked-baggage or cargo booking, and heavier animals travel as cargo.

Source for this section: Travelling with pets

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Varies

Sports equipment counts toward the checked allowance but also attracts a separate handling charge unless a published advance-booking and fare waiver applies.

More details
  • Air India lists a maximum combined size of 300 cm and a maximum weight of 32 kg for accepted sports pieces; larger items must travel as cargo.

Source for this section: Sports equipment

Musical instruments

Varies

A small instrument may replace the standard carry-on when it stays within the cabin limits.

More details
  • Larger instruments can be checked within the baggage allowance or assigned a prepaid extra seat; checked instruments above 158 cm incur oversize handling, and cabin-seat baggage is limited to 75 kg.

Source for this section: Musical instruments

Medical equipment

Allowed

Wheelchairs and assistive devices can be transported in the cabin when space permits or in the hold, and the checked-baggage page lists assistive devices as additional free baggage subject to aircraft limits.

More details
  • Battery-powered mobility aids need the applicable documentation and handling review; medical equipment needed to maintain health in flight can require Air India medical clearance and advance coordination.

Source for this section: Disability assistance

Protective packing, advance booking and aircraft limits can apply to special items.

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Petrol and other flammable liquid fuels
  • Pepper spray, tear gas and electroshock weapons
  • Blasting caps, dynamite, fireworks and other explosives
  • Chlorine for pools and liquid bleach
  • This is a selected summary of articles marked prohibited in Air India's searchable dangerous-goods guide, not the complete list.
  • Many batteries, medical articles, tools, sporting items and other regulated goods have baggage-location, quantity or approval conditions instead of a universal ban.

Source for this section: Unsafe and restricted items

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