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Air India vs IndiGo Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for Air India and IndiGo side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
Air India
- Cabin bag: 1 piece; 7 kg in Economy/Premium Economy, 10 kg in Business/First (route-page tables)
- Cabin weight: 7.0 kg
- Checked (Economy (domestic)): Value 15 kg; Classic 15 kg; Flex 25 kg
- Overweight: India-USA: part of free allowance and excess weight up to 32 kg USD 130; oversize up to 203 cm USD 130
IndiGo
- Cabin bag: 1 hand bag up to 7 kg, dimensions 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm (official Terms page); includes laptop and duty-free bags
- Cabin weight: 7.0 kg
- Checked (Economy (standard, Conditions of Carriage)): 15 kg, limited to 1 piece
- Prepaid vs airport: Additional pieces are cheaper pre-booked (INR 1,800) than at the airport (INR 2,000) on international sectors, per the Conditions of Carriage
The short verdict
By cabin volume and weight the two are closely matched — the real difference is in the fare tables below.
Both airlines count baggage differently across fares, so compare the checked tables before you book the cheaper ticket: a fare with no bag included can end up costing more.
Air India checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (domestic) | Value 15 kg; Classic 15 kg; Flex 25 kg |
| Premium Economy (domestic) | Eco Classic 15 kg; Eco Flex 25 kg |
| Business (domestic) | Classic 25 kg; Flex 35 kg |
| First (domestic) | Flex 40 kg |
| Economy (international, Delhi-Dhaka example) | Value 30 kg; Classic 30 kg; Flex 35 kg |
| Business/First (international, Delhi-Dhaka example) | Business Classic 35 kg, Flex 40 kg; First Flex 40 kg |
| Economy (India-USA) | 2 pieces of 23 kg each |
| Business/First (India-USA) | 2 pieces of 32 kg each |
Official site states checked weight varies by travel class and route. Domestic/international tables above are from official airindia.com route pages read; India-USA is piece concept.
IndiGo checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (standard, Conditions of Carriage) | 15 kg, limited to 1 piece |
| IndiGoStretch / Stretch (Conditions of Carriage) | 30 kg, limited to 2 pieces |
| IndiGoStretch+ / Business (Conditions of Carriage) | 40 kg, limited to 2 pieces |
| Economy (international, Terms page) | 20 kg general; up to 30 kg to/from Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Doha, Dubai, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Yangon; Jeddah 25 kg (+5L Zamzam water from Jeddah); Singapore-Tiruchirappalli/Chennai 30 kg |
Max 32 kg in any single checked piece (regulatory). Double/Triple/MultiSeat bookings get extra 10 kg, allowing 2 pieces. Domestic free allowance stated as 15 kg in Conditions of Carriage.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.