Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 2.6 kg left for packing
Air India cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Air India's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 20 cm15 × 11 × 7 in
Weight: 3 kg (6 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 20 cm21 × 15 × 7 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth), 45 in.
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Air India?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item (handbag, laptop bag, camera bag etc.) that fits under the seat. Items over 90 cm / 35 in total count as the cabin bag.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. One piece only under Indian BCAS one-hand-baggage rule. Page labels sizes Height 55, Length 40, Width 20. 7 kg in Economy and Premium Economy.
What each Air India fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy / Premium Economy | Included | Included (7 kg) | One cabin bag up to 7 kg / 15 lb plus one personal item up to 3 kg. |
| First / Business Class | Included | Included (10 kg) | One cabin bag up to 10 kg / 22 lb; still one piece only, same size limits. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Air India?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Air India it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 2.9 cm (1.1 in) too deep; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Air India's cabin bag allowance holds about 44 litres. Only 5 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one, so bags sold as "carry-on size" in the US often won't pass here.
Bags that fit Air India
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 34 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 86 are within a centimeter. 422 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 2.4 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 2.3 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 2.1 kg left for packing
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 115 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 4.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 4.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 103 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 4.4 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
Bags over the allowed size or weight must be checked in; if this exceeds the free baggage allowance or size limits the charge is USD 75 (international) or INR 3000 (domestic). Source
Power banks on Air India
Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Never in checked bags. Power banks and spare batteries cannot go in overhead bins; spare batteries max 100 Wh, two per person. For Singapore departures: max 2 power banks up to 100 Wh, no use or charging on board.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Strict one-piece hand-baggage rule (BCAS) applies to all classes and elite status holders.
- Personal item capped at 3 kg / 6 lb.
- Oversize cabin bags cost USD 75 international or INR 3000 domestic to check.
- Power banks may not be stowed in overhead bins.
- Infant travellers get up to 5 kg / 11 lb of infant cabin items.
Airlines with similar limits
- Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- TUI Airways / TUIfly: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Icelandair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Air India bag questions
What size is the Air India personal item?
Air India's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15 × 11 × 7 in), 3 kg (6 lb). One personal item (handbag, laptop bag, camera bag etc.) that fits under the seat. Items over 90 cm / 35 in total count as the cabin bag.
How big can an Air India cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21 × 15 × 7 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Air India's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 34 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 422 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Air India?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Never in checked bags.
Sources. cabin baggage page · restricted items / batteries / power banks. 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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