Knowing your baggage allowance in advance can help you avoid extra charges and delays at the airport. Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type.
What is check-in baggage?
Check-in baggage is the larger suitcase you hand over at the airline counter. It travels in the aircraft's cargo hold.
- Usual size limit: total dimensions up to ~158 cm (L + W + H)
- Weight limits vary by airline and fare
You can pack: clothes and footwear, toiletries (full-size bottles allowed), cameras and electronics (power banks must be in cabin baggage), dry food items and sealed packaged food, sports equipment (subject to airline rules).
NOT allowed in check-in baggage: spare lithium batteries or power banks, e-cigarettes or vapes, fireworks or flammable liquids, valuables such as cash, jewellery, or passports, perishable food without proper packing.
What is cabin baggage?
Cabin (carry-on) baggage is the small bag you carry with you inside the aircraft, stored in the overhead bin or under the seat. Size and weight limits are strictly enforced by airlines.
You can carry: personal items and clothes, electronics like laptops, phones, cameras, power banks (must be carried in cabin), liquids up to 100 ml per container, medicines and essential medical devices.
NOT allowed in cabin baggage: liquids over 100 ml, sharp objects (knives, scissors, tools), flammable items, weapons or items resembling weapons.
Standard domestic baggage allowance (India)
| Airline | Check-in baggage | Cabin baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Air India | 25 kg | 1 piece, up to 7 kg |
| Air India Express | 15 kg* | 1 piece, up to 7 kg |
| IndiGo | 15 kg | 1 piece, up to 7 kg |
| SpiceJet | 15 kg | 1 piece, up to 7 kg |
| Akasa Air | 15 kg | 1 piece, up to 7 kg |
*Allowance may vary by fare type.
Important things to remember
- Baggage allowance is mentioned on your ticket / itinerary
- Excess or overweight baggage may attract additional charges
- Airlines may change baggage rules without prior notice
- Always check airline rules before travel, especially for special items
For airline-specific or fare-specific baggage rules, please refer to your ticket or the airline's official website.