What is Air India's personal item size limit?

Air India allows a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm.

Is there a weight limit for cabin bags on Air India?

The reference allowance lists a cabin bag weight limit of 7 kg. Confirm the limit shown on your booking before travel.

Does Air India's baggage allowance change by fare?

Yes. Air India has multiple published fare or option allowances. Select the option that matches your booking when using the checker.

Do wheels and handles count in Air India's bag dimensions?

Measure the complete packed bag, including wheels, handles and external pockets. The bag may need to fit fully inside an airport sizer.

Airline baggage guide

Air India baggage allowance guide

Compare Air India's personal-item, cabin and checked-baggage rules, review fare options, then test your own measurements before you reach the airport.

Personal item

40 × 30 × 20 cm

Cabin bag

55 × 40 × 20 cm

Max weight: 7 kg

Checked baggage

At or under 158 cm total

Max weight: 23 kg

Oversized and specialist baggage

Air India applies separate rules to sports equipment, mobility items and other specialist baggage. Booking, fees, packaging and weight limits can vary by item.

View oversized baggage guide

Allowance by fare or option

Fare or option	Description	Personal item	Cabin bag	Checked baggage	Weight guidance
All classes \| Air India-operated flights	Allowance varies by booking option.	40 × 30 × 20 cm	Not listed	Not published	Check booking
Economy / Premium Economy \| Domestic and International	Allowance varies by booking option.	Not listed	55 × 40 × 20 cm	Not published	Cabin: 7 kg
Business / First \| Domestic and International	Allowance varies by booking option.	Not listed	55 × 40 × 20 cm	Not published	Cabin: 10 kg
Piece-concept Economy / Premium Economy where applicable	Allowance varies by booking option.	Not listed	Not listed	At or under 158 cm total	Checked: 23 kg
Piece-concept Business / First where applicable	Allowance varies by booking option.	Not listed	Not listed	At or under 158 cm total	Checked: 32 kg

Your selected fare or add-on may change what is included. Use the checker option that matches your booking.

Check your bag against Air India

Before you fly with Air India

Official Air India identity and current personal, cabin and per-piece checked-baggage contracts verified 1 August 2026; route and fare control included piece counts.

Your Air India allowance varies by fare or purchased option. Match the checker selection to your booking.

Airline staff may require the bag to fit completely inside a rigid airport sizer.

Air India baggage allowance summary

Use this quick guide to compare your bag against Air India's published cabin bag and personal item limits. The WillitFit checker is designed to help travellers spot oversize bags before they reach the gate.

Cabin bag size: 55 × 40 × 20 cm; Weight limit: 7 kg
Personal item size: 40 × 30 × 20 cm; Usually stored under the seat in front.

Before you pack

Measure the packed bag, not the empty manufacturer size. Bulging pockets, handles and wheels can affect whether the bag fits the sizer.

At the airport

Keep documents, liquids and electronics easy to reach so you do not need to open and repack your bag during security or boarding.

If your bag is close

A close result means there may be little tolerance. Use the checker, reduce soft contents where possible, and confirm the latest rules with the airline.