--- title: "Air India carry-on: 55 × 40 × 20 cm | AirlineLimits" description: "Air India: carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm; weight 7 kg. Fare status, personal item, checked baggage and official sources." canonical: "https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ai/" language: "en" format: clean-markdown-mirror --- This is the clean Markdown mirror of [https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ai/](https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ai/). Editorial content is maintained on the canonical HTML page. # Air India carry-on: 55 × 40 × 20 cm Last checked: 7/16/2026 • IATA: AI [Compare this airline](https://airlinelimits.com/en/compare-airlines/?airlines=AI) - Star Alliance Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure. ## Carry-on for the overhead bin Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 55 | 40 | 20 | | in | 21 | 15 | 7 | **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. Source for this section: [Cabin baggage](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/cabin-baggage.html) ## Personal item Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 40 | 30 | 20 | | in | 15 | 11 | 7 | **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](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/cabin-baggage.html) ## 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](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/checked-baggage-allowance.html) ## 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](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/excess-baggage.html) ## 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](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/restricted-baggage.html) ## 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](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/travelling-with-pets.html) ## 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](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/special-baggage.html) ### 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](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/special-baggage.html) ### 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](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/health-medical-assistance/disability-assistance.html) 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](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/restricted-baggage.html) ## Official source - Carry-on baggage: [Cabin baggage](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/cabin-baggage.html) - Personal item: [Personal item](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/cabin-baggage.html) - Checked baggage: [Checked baggage allowance](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/checked-baggage-allowance.html) - Overweight & excess baggage: [Excess baggage](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/excess-baggage.html) - Liquids in carry-on: [Liquids and restricted baggage](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/restricted-baggage.html) - Pets: [Travelling with pets](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/travelling-with-pets.html) - Special baggage: [Special baggage](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/special-baggage.html) - Sports equipment: [Sports equipment](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/special-baggage.html) - Musical instruments: [Musical instruments](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/special-baggage.html) - Medical equipment: [Disability assistance](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/health-medical-assistance/disability-assistance.html) - Prohibited items in the cabin: [Unsafe and restricted items](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/restricted-baggage.html) [How we research and handle gaps](https://airlinelimits.com/en/methodology/) ## Found an error? 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