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Air India Express Cabin Baggage Allowance
Hand luggage size and weight limits for Air India Express, from the airline's official policy (checked 30 October 2026).
| 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. |
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Cabin bag limits on other airlines
| Airline | Max cabin bag size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10.0 kg |
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm | 7.0 kg |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | kg |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| IndiGo | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 8.0 kg |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 12.0 kg |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | 15.0 kg |
| Malaysia Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Philippine Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
How Air India Express cabin limits are enforced
Cabin limits are checked twice: by size, in the metal sizer at the gate or check-in, and by weight, on the desk scale — and a bag only has to fail one of them. Wheels, handles and stuffed outer pockets all count towards the size, which is why a case sold as cabin-size can still be refused. On busy flights, crew can also require cabin bags within the limit to be gate-checked when the lockers fill; Air India Express's published limits above are the boundary the staff work to either way. If your bag is borderline, the cheapest test is at home: measure it packed, weigh it packed, and compare with the Air India Express line in the fit checker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Air India Express hand luggage size and weight limits?
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.
Will a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag fit on Air India Express?
No. The official Air India Express cabin bag limit is 56 x 36 x 23 cm, which is smaller than a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag in at least one dimension, so that bag would have to be checked in or repacked. The cabin weight limit is 7.0 kg.
Can I bring a personal item as well as a cabin bag on Air India Express?
Yes — the official policy includes a personal item: 1 personal item (laptop bag, handbag or backpack) 40x30x10 cm, included in combined 7 kg
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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