Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Air India Express cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Air India Express' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 10 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth).
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Air India Express?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One laptop bag allowed in addition to the cabin bag; cabin bag plus laptop bag together must not exceed 7 kg.
Cabin bag. Not included on Xtra Carry-On (add-on). One piece (BCAS one-hand-baggage rule). 7 kg is the combined limit for cabin bag and laptop bag. Infants get no cabin baggage allowance.
What each Air India Express fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xpress Lite | Included | Included (7 kg) | Cabin-baggage-only fare; checked baggage bought separately at a discount. |
| Xpress Value | Included | Included (7 kg) | Includes 15 kg checked baggage on domestic flights. |
| Xpress Biz | Included | Included | Premium-cabin fare; separate cabin allowance not found on pages read. |
| Xtra Carry-On (add-on) | Not stated | Paid extra (12 kg) | Adds 3 kg or 5 kg; allows two cabin pieces with combined weight up to 12 kg. Buy up to 2 hours before departure. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Air India Express?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Air India Express it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4 cm (1.6 in) too wide; 115 cm in total against a 115 cm limit).
Air India Express' cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Air India Express
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 0 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 7 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Personal-item bag · 40 × 28 × 11 cm (15.8 × 11 × 4.5 in)
Tight 1 cm (0.4 in) too deep; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 15.8 × 9.1 × 3.2 in (40.1 × 23.1 × 8.1 cm)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 4.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 2.6 kg left for packing
All bags that fit Air India Express →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Cabin bags over 7 kg are charged gate baggage fees at boarding gates (up to 12 kg). Domestic fee sheet lists 'Gate Bag 3000' (INR). Bags over 12 kg must be checked. Source
Power banks on Air India Express
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags. No power-bank rule found on Air India Express FAQ, Conditions of Carriage or fee pages read. DGCA/ICAO rules apply.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Cabin bag and laptop bag share a single 7 kg limit.
- Bags over 12 kg are never accepted as hand baggage.
- Xtra Carry-On must be bought per sector, at least 2 hours before departure.
- Infants are not eligible for any free cabin baggage.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Air India Express bag questions
What size is the Air India Express personal item?
Air India Express' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in). One laptop bag allowed in addition to the cabin bag; cabin bag plus laptop bag together must not exceed 7 kg.
How big can an Air India Express cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Does every Air India Express fare include a cabin bag?
No. Xtra Carry-On (add-on): this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Air India Express' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 0 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Air India Express?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags.
Sources. Conditions of Carriage (cabin baggage article X(h)) · Xtra Carry-On page · baggage FAQ · fees and charges PDF (domestic) · tariff sheet (fare types). Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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