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Baggage Guide

Cabin & check-in baggage limits

Typical domestic-economy allowance by airline. Business/premium fares and international sectors usually get a higher limit.

IndiGo

Cabin: 1 piece up to 7 kg, max 115 cm (L+W+H) including handles and wheels.

Check-in: 15 kg (1 piece) on domestic economy; students get 10 kg extra (25 kg total). Excess is charged around ₹700/kg.

The Lite fare includes cabin baggage only, with no checked-in allowance — check your fare type before packing.

Air India

Cabin: Up to 8 kg (max 115 cm L+W+H), plus one personal item up to 3 kg that fits under the seat.

Check-in: Single-piece weight limit is 32 kg network-wide; the free domestic economy allowance depends on fare type — check your e-ticket or Air India's baggage calculator for the exact figure.

International allowance varies by route (e.g., many India–US economy fares include one 23 kg piece) — always confirm against your specific booking.

SpiceJet

Cabin: 7 kg free cabin baggage per passenger, max size 55×35×25 cm (Boeing) or 50×35×23 cm (Q400).

Check-in: One free checked bag up to 15 kg per passenger (max 158 cm L+W+H); excess is charged at the airport, roughly ₹700/kg.

Hand and check-in allowances can't be combined or redistributed; gate excess hand baggage is charged separately (around ₹750/kg, up to 5 kg extra). International sectors and fare bundles can differ.

Akasa Air

Cabin: One 7 kg handbag (max 115 cm L+W+H) plus one personal item up to 3 kg that fits under the seat ahead.

Check-in: 15 kg checked baggage (1 piece, max 158 cm L+W+H, up to 32 kg per piece) per customer.

Weight limits apply per piece and can't be pooled across bags — check fare bundle and international-route differences before you fly.

Emirates

Cabin: 7 kg, max 55×38×22 cm, must fit under the seat or in the overhead bin.

Check-in: Weight-concept checked allowance by fare on routes from India: Special 20 kg, Saver 25 kg, Flex 30 kg, Flex Plus 35 kg (each bag capped at 32 kg).

Allowance can differ by destination — confirm the figure shown at booking before you pack.

Qatar Airways

Cabin: Economy allows one cabin bag up to 7 kg, max 50×37×25 cm.

Check-in: Checked allowance depends on the Economy fare tier — around 40 kg on Economy Classic up to 45 kg on Economy Comfort/Convenience on many routes (weight-based; individual pieces capped at 32 kg).

Africa and the Americas use a piece-based system instead of weight-based — always confirm the allowance shown on your specific ticket before packing.

Singapore Airlines

Cabin: Up to 2 cabin bags depending on class of travel, subject to size and weight limits set per fare.

Check-in: Economy Lite and Standard include 30 kg checked baggage; Economy Flexi includes 35 kg (or 2 pieces up to 23 kg each on some routes).

Singapore Airlines mixes weight-concept and piece-concept baggage rules by route — always check the allowance shown on your specific ticket.

Air India Express

Cabin: Two pieces of hand baggage with a combined weight up to 7 kg, max around 115 cm (L+W+H).

Check-in: Checked allowance depends on fare: Xpress Lite includes none, Value and Flex include 15 kg on domestic routes (30 kg on Gulf international routes), and Biz includes 25 kg domestic (40 kg Gulf).

Excess baggage is charged from around ₹200/kg at the airport — always confirm the allowance shown against your specific fare before you pack.

Etihad Airways

Cabin: One cabin bag up to 7 kg, max 56×36×23 cm — Economy doesn't include a separate personal item, so your one bag is it.

Check-in: Checked allowance is weight-based on most routes from India (roughly 20-35 kg depending on fare, split across bags up to 32 kg each); US/Canada itineraries instead use a 2-bag, 23 kg-each system.

Economy Basic includes no checked baggage at all — just the 7 kg cabin bag — so check your fare before booking extra pieces (cheaper pre-booked online than at the airport).

Lufthansa

Cabin: One cabin bag up to 8 kg, max 55×40×23 cm.

Check-in: Checked baggage follows the piece concept and depends on fare: Economy Light includes none, Economy Classic includes one 23 kg bag, and Economy Flex includes one 32 kg bag.

Extra pieces cost less pre-booked online (up to 24 hours before departure) than paid at the airport — check the fare conditions on your ticket for the exact allowance on India routes.

British Airways

Cabin: One cabin bag up to 23 kg (max 56×45×25 cm) plus one personal item, even in Economy — a more generous cabin allowance than most carriers.

Check-in: Checked baggage depends on fare: Economy Basic includes none, while Economy Classic and Flex each include one 23 kg bag.

Executive Club Silver members get one extra piece and Gold members two, on any fare. Pre-book extra bags online (up to 24 hours before departure) for a lower rate than paying at the airport.

Turkish Airlines

Cabin: One cabin bag up to 8 kg (max 55×40×23 cm) plus a personal item up to 4 kg.

Check-in: On weight-concept routes between India and Turkey, Economy typically includes around 20-30 kg depending on fare — check the baggage calculator on your specific ticket, since Economy on some other regions uses a piece-based system instead.

Every checked bag is capped at 32 kg and 158 cm total dimensions regardless of route.

Cathay Pacific

Cabin: One cabin bag up to 7 kg (max 56×36×23 cm) plus one small personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag.

Check-in: Checked allowance depends on fare: Economy Light typically includes one 23 kg bag, while Economy Essential and Flex include two 23 kg bags; no single piece may exceed 32 kg or 203 cm total dimensions.

Allowance can vary by route, status and codeshare/partner airline — Cathay recommends checking the figure on your e-ticket, Manage Booking or its baggage calculator rather than assuming a flat rule.

Thai Airways

Cabin: One hand-carry bag up to 7 kg, max around 115 cm (L+W+H).

Check-in: Thai Airways moved from a weight-based to a piece-based system on many international routes from March 2026: Economy Standard/Saver includes one 23 kg bag, while Full Flex/Flexi fares include two 23 kg bags.

Each checked bag is capped at 158 cm total dimensions — pre-purchasing extra baggage online (at least 24 hours ahead) is cheaper than paying at the airport.

Saudia

Cabin: One cabin bag up to 7 kg, max 56×45×25 cm.

Check-in: Economy typically includes two checked bags at 23 kg each on international routes, though some regional fares/routes reduce this to 20 kg per bag (40 kg total) — check the allowance shown on your ticket.

Lite/Saver fare buckets can carry a reduced allowance versus standard Economy, and each bag is capped at 32 kg and 158 cm total dimensions.

Air France

Cabin: One cabin bag (on eligible fares) plus one small personal item, combined weight up to 12 kg — cabin bag max 55×35×25 cm, personal item max 40×30×15 cm.

Check-in: Checked baggage depends on fare: Light and Basic economy fares include none, while Standard and Flex each include one 23 kg bag on long-haul routes.

Extra bags cost less pre-booked online (from around €25) than at the airport (from around €40), with long-haul international rates running higher; each bag is capped at 32 kg and 158 cm total dimensions.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Cabin: One cabin bag plus one small personal item, combined weight up to 12 kg — cabin bag max 55×35×25 cm, personal item max 40×30×15 cm.

Check-in: Checked baggage depends on fare: Light includes none, Standard includes one 23 kg bag, and Flex includes two 23 kg bags.

Each checked bag on these fares is capped at 23 kg and 158 cm total dimensions — check Manage Booking for the exact figure on your ticket before adding extra bags.

Limits shown are typical ranges for economy fares and can change without notice. Extra baggage fees and fare-specific rules apply — always check the allowance on your ticket or the airline's official site (linked above) before you pack. Note: Vistara merged into Air India in 2024, and Go First ceased operations in 2023 — both are omitted from this table for that reason.

Baggage allowance FAQs

Common cabin, checked-baggage and restricted-item questions.

Is cabin baggage allowance the same on every airline?

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No. Weight, dimensions and item limits vary by airline, fare, route and cabin. Verify the allowance shown on your ticket and official airline policy.

Does a laptop bag count as cabin baggage?

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Some airlines allow a personal item in addition to cabin baggage, while others combine both within one limit. Check the exact fare rules before packing.

How much checked baggage is included?

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Included checked baggage depends on the operating airline, route and fare family. Basic or hand-baggage-only fares may include none.

What happens if my bag is overweight?

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The airline may charge an excess-baggage fee, require repacking or refuse an unsafe item. Pre-purchased baggage can be cheaper than airport rates.

Can batteries and power banks go in checked baggage?

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Spare lithium batteries and power banks generally belong in cabin baggage and are subject to capacity rules. Confirm the latest dangerous-goods policy with the airline.

Which airline's rules apply on a codeshare?

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The operating carrier's rules commonly matter, but baggage may also depend on the ticketing carrier and itinerary. Check the baggage line on the issued ticket.

Are infant and child baggage allowances different?

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They can be. Allowances for infants, strollers and child equipment vary by airline and fare, so verify them before arriving at the airport.