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Air India Cabin Baggage Allowance
Hand luggage size and weight limits for Air India, from the airline's official policy (checked 30 October 2026).
| Cabin bag | 1 piece; 7 kg in Economy/Premium Economy, 10 kg in Business/First (route-page tables) |
| Cabin weight limit | 7 kg |
| Notes | Cabin weight varies by class: 7 kg Economy/Premium Economy, 10 kg Business/First. No cabin dimensions stated on the official route pages read. |
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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 |
| Air India Express | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
How Air India 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'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 line in the fit checker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Air India hand luggage size and weight limits?
Cabin bag: 1 piece; 7 kg in Economy/Premium Economy, 10 kg in Business/First (route-page tables) Cabin weight varies by class: 7 kg Economy/Premium Economy, 10 kg Business/First. No cabin dimensions stated on the official route pages read.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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