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
What you can pack in check-in baggage
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)
What is 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
What you can carry in cabin baggage
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
What is 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
Before contacting support
Most baggage-related questions are answered above.
For airline-specific or fare-specific baggage rules, please refer to your ticket or the airline’s official website.
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