Air India Express baggage allowance
IndiaAir India Express cabin bag: 1 piece, 7 kg (15 lb), 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in). Checked bag in Economy: not included in the basic fare.
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece · 7 kg (15 lb) | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in) |
| Personal item | included | small bag under the seat |
| Checked baggage - Economy | not included | paid option |
| Checked baggage - Premium Economy | 1 piece · 15 kg (33 lb) | included in the fare |
| Checked baggage - Business | 1 piece · 25 kg (55 lb) | included in the fare |
| Overweight fee | from 600 INR (≈ 6.3 USD) | per bag above the allowance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
Baggage policy summary: Air India Express uses a tiered system based on fare family. Cost-saving tip: Pre-book excess baggage in slabs (3/5/10/15 kg) during ticket purchase-this is significantly cheaper (approximately ₹600/kg at standard rate) than paying at the airport counter.
| Item | Limit | Included in Fares |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin baggage | 7 kg max (55 × 35 × 25 cm) | All fares |
| Personal item | Under 3 kg | All fares |
| Domestic checked (Xpress Lite) | 0 kg | Not included |
| Domestic checked (Value/Classic/Flexo) | 15 kg | Included |
| Domestic checked (Xpress Biz) | 25 kg | Included |
| International checked | 20–30 kg (varies by route) | Varies by fare family |
Route-specific notes: International routes to Gulf/Singapore typically allow 30 kg on higher fares; routes to Thailand/Nepal allow 20 kg. Xpress Lite fares include no checked baggage on any route.