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AI · confirmed 20 Oct 2026

Air India carry-on and personal item size

Air India allows a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) and a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in).

The limits below are quoted from Air India's baggage rules. Sizes include wheels and handles unless noted.

Personal item
40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in)

Length + width + height: no more than 90 cm (35.4 in).

Weight limit: 7 lb (3 kg).

In addition to one piece of cabin baggage, you may also carry one of the following personal items, subject to security regulations, provided it fits under the seat in front of you and does not weigh more than 3 kg / 6 lb: Ladies’ handbag or purse or small waist pouch* or Binoculars or camera or camera bag* or Laptop/notebook in a bag* ... *The maximum dimensions for these bags are 40 cm/15 in x 30 cm/11 in x 20 cm/7 in each . If your item exceeds the total dimension of 90 cm/ 35 in (the length, width and height combined), it will be counted as part of your standard cabin baggage allowance.

Check it on Air India's site airindia.com · confirmed 20 Oct 2026

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Carry-on
55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)

Length + width + height: no more than 115 cm (45.3 in).

Weight limit: 15 lb (7 kg).

Maximum weight 7 kg / 15 lb 10 kg / 22 lb Size limitations Height: 55 cm / 21 in Length: 40 cm / 15 in Width: 20 cm / 7 in The total dimensions of the bag must not exceed 115 cm / 45 in ... The standard dimensions for carry-on bags are limited to a maximum of 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm/21 in x 15 in x 7 in, including handles, pockets, and wheels.

Check it on Air India's site airindia.com · confirmed 20 Oct 2026

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Which fares include a carry-on

FareCarry-on includedNotes
Economy ValueYesCheapest Economy fare family (names and checked allowances from Air India's Checked Baggage page); carry-on 7 kg; checked 15 kg domestic, 25 kg to/from Singapore.
Economy ClassicYesCarry-on 7 kg; checked 20 kg domestic, 30 kg to/from Singapore.
Economy FlexYesCarry-on 7 kg; checked 25 kg domestic, 35 kg to/from Singapore.
Premium Economy (Value / Flex)YesCarry-on 7 kg, same size.
Business (Value / Flex) and FirstYesCarry-on 10 kg, same size, still one piece.

Personal items that fit Air India

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Carry-ons that fit Air India

Air India bag size questions

What is the Air India personal item size?

Air India's personal item limit is 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) and no more than 90 cm in total (length + width + height), weighing up to 7 lb (3 kg).

What is the Air India carry-on size?

Air India's carry-on limit is 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) and no more than 115 cm in total (length + width + height), weighing up to 15 lb (7 kg).

Do Air India size limits include wheels and handles?

The carry-on limit includes wheels and handles; the baggage page doesn't say whether the personal item limit includes wheels and handles. Sizeproof checks each bag's outside size, wheels and handles included.

Which Air India fares include a carry-on?

Included: Economy Value; Economy Classic; Economy Flex; Premium Economy (Value / Flex); Business (Value / Flex) and First.

Will a 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on fit Air India?

No. A 22 × 14 × 9 in bag is 3 cm over, too deep for Air India's carry-on limit of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in). Carry-on size at every airline

Which bags fit Air India?

By their listed size, wheels and handles included, 27 personal items and 12 carry-ons in our list fit Air India's limits. Find one in the finder

When were these Air India limits last checked?

Our weekly check last found these limits on Air India's own page on 20 Oct 2026. Airlines change their rules, so confirm before you fly.

Source

We check Air India's page every week; the limits were last found there on 20 Oct 2026. Airlines change these rules, so confirm on Air India's page before you fly.

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