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Air India Express Baggage Allowance
The exact Air India Express cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Air India Express baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Air India Express website (link below)
Air India Express baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: 1 cabin bag 56x36x23 cm; combined cabin + personal item max 7 kg; extendable to 12 kg with Xtra Carry-On add-on
· Personal item: 1 personal item (laptop bag, handbag or backpack) 40x30x10 cm, included in combined 7 kg
· Weight: 7 kg
Checked (Economy Lite (domestic)): Not included (0 kg)
How Air India Express counts your baggage
Air India Express uses the weight concept: your checked allowance is a total weight that you can spread across bags, subject to the per-bag safety limit. The table below shows the allowance for each fare brand.
Air India Express cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 personal item (laptop bag, handbag or backpack) 40x30x10 cm, included in combined 7 kg |
| Cabin bag | 1 cabin bag 56x36x23 cm; combined cabin + personal item max 7 kg; extendable to 12 kg with Xtra Carry-On add-on |
| Cabin weight limit | 7 kg |
| Notes | Cabin 7 kg on all fare types on the official route pages read. Duty-free purchases count within cabin allowance. |
Air India Express checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Lite (domestic) | Not included (0 kg) |
| Economy Value (domestic) | 15 kg |
| Economy Classic (domestic) | 15 kg |
| Economy Flex (domestic) | 20 kg |
| Business (domestic) | 25 kg |
| Economy Lite (international, Kochi-Dubai example) | 0 kg |
| Economy Value/Classic (international, Kochi-Dubai example) | 30 kg |
| Economy Flex (international, Kochi-Dubai example) | 35 kg |
| Business/Biz (international, Kochi-Dubai example) | 40 kg (2 pieces) |
Allowances vary by fare type and route; international example is the official Kochi-Dubai route page, domestic example is the official Guwahati-Kolkata route page.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Extra bags | Additional baggage available for pre-purchase (chargeable); no amounts stated on the official route pages read |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Official route page: additional baggage can be purchased online in advance at a lower cost than paying excess at the airport |
| Currency | INR |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Air India Express?
Cabin bag: 1 cabin bag 56x36x23 cm; combined cabin + personal item max 7 kg; extendable to 12 kg with Xtra Carry-On add-on Personal item: 1 personal item (laptop bag, handbag or backpack) 40x30x10 cm, included in combined 7 kg Cabin 7 kg on all fare types on the official route pages read. Duty-free purchases count within cabin allowance.
How much checked baggage is included on Air India Express?
Economy Lite (domestic): Not included (0 kg); Economy Value (domestic): 15 kg; Economy Classic (domestic): 15 kg; Economy Flex (domestic): 20 kg Allowances vary by fare type and route; international example is the official Kochi-Dubai route page, domestic example is the official Guwahati-Kolkata route page.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with Air India Express?
Official route page: additional baggage can be purchased online in advance at a lower cost than paying excess at the airport
How much extra baggage cost in air india express?
Official route page: additional baggage can be purchased online in advance at a lower cost than paying excess at the airport
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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