Air India baggage allowance
India · Last checked 30 October 2026
How much baggage does an Air India ticket include?
Quick answer: Air India Economy from India to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam includes 25 kg on Value, 30 kg on Classic and 35 kg on Flex; Business includes 40 or 45 kg. The Economy cabin allowance is one 7 kg bag plus a 3 kg personal item. For flights from Saudi Arabia to India, check your ticket.
Checked baggage on Saudi routes
| Class and fare | India → Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Economy Value | 25 kg |
| Economy Classic | 30 kg |
| Economy Flex | 35 kg |
| Premium Economy Value | 30 kg |
| Premium Economy Flex | 35 kg |
| Business Value | 40 kg |
| Business Flex | 45 kg |
| First | 45 kg |
- Saudi Arabia here means Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
- Air India’s page has no separate row for flights from Saudi Arabia to India. Check the allowance on your ticket, or enter your booking reference (PNR) in Manage Booking on airindia.com.
- Infants have up to 10 kg of checked baggage in Economy, 12 kg in Premium Economy and 15 kg in Business or First.
- The length + width + height of each bag may not exceed 158 cm, and of all your bags together 273 cm. No bag over 32 kg is accepted.
- Maharaja Club Gold and Platinum members get 20 kg extra, and Silver members 5 kg extra, on these routes.
Cabin baggage and personal item
| Class | Cabin bag |
|---|---|
| Economy and Premium Economy | 1 bag, up to 7 kg |
| Business and First | 1 bag, up to 10 kg |
- The cabin bag may not exceed 55 × 40 × 20 cm (115 cm in total).
- You may also carry one personal item of up to 3 kg that fits under the seat, such as a handbag, a laptop bag or a coat.
- A cabin bag of up to 12 kg is accepted after paying the excess hand baggage charge, USD 75 on international flights. A heavier bag must be checked in.
- Passengers travelling with an infant may bring up to 5 kg of infant items in the cabin.
Questions about Air India baggage
What size can my Air India cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (115 cm in total). It may weigh 7 kg in Economy and Premium Economy, or 10 kg in Business and First. You may also carry one personal item of up to 3 kg.
Can I take a heavier cabin bag on Air India?
Yes, up to 12 kg if you pay the excess hand baggage charge, USD 75 on international flights. A heavier bag must be checked in.
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Air India official pages
These are the airline’s own pages. Airlines change baggage rules, so confirm the figures on your ticket or booking confirmation before you fly.
Last checked:
Checked by Anas Ismail on 30 October 2026. We check each figure against the airline’s own pages listed under official pages, and note the date we checked it.