Baggage allowance rules for Gulf and Middle East
Heading off to the sun-kissed beaches of Dubai, or the world-class dining in Qatar? Learn more about the baggage allowance rules of these countries for a hassle-free experience.
| Cabin | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Value | Classic | Flex | Classic | Flex | Classic | Flex | First |
| Middle East and Gulf region | India (IN) | 25 kg/ 55.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 40 kg/ 88.1 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb |
| Sri Lanka (LK) | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 40 kg/ 88.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 40 kg/ 88.1 lb | 40 kg/ 88.1 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | |
| Bangladesh (BD) | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 40 kg/ 88.1 lb | 40 kg/ 88.1 lb | |
| Nepal, Myanmar, Maldives | 25 kg/ 55.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 40 kg/ 88.1 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | |
| Israel | One piece of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | |
| Middle East and Gulf region | 25 kg/ 55.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 40 kg/ 88.1 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | |
| Thailand (TH)/ Singapore (SG)/ Hongkong (HK) | 25 kg/ 55.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 40 kg/ 88.1 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | |
| Japan (JP)/ South Korea (KR) | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | |
| Australia and New Zealand | 25 kg/ 55.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 30 kg/ 66.1 lb | 35 kg/ 77.1 lb | 40 kg/ 88.1 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | 45 kg/ 99.2 lb | |
| Europe | One piece of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | |
| Africa | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | |
| United States and Canada | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 23 kg/ 50.7 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | Two pieces of up to 32 kg/ 70.5 lb each | |
| Journey Origin | Destination | Economy Class (One-Way fares) | Business Class (One-Way fares) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai/Sharjah/Abu Dhabi | Europe/UK/USA | 2 pieces of up to 23 kg/51 lb each | 2 pieces of up to 32 kg/71 lb each |
| Dubai/Sharjah/Abu Dhabi | Far East and Southeast Asia/SAARC | 30 kg/66 lb | 40 kg/88 lb |
| Kuwait | Far East and Southeast Asia | 30 kg/66 lb | 40 kg/88 lb |
| Muscat | Europe/UK/USA | 2 pieces of up to 23 kg/51 lb each | 2 pieces of up to 32 kg/71 lb each |
| Muscat | Far East and Southeast Asia/ SAARC | 30 kg/66 lb | 40 kg/88 lb |
| Bahrain | Europe/UK/Israel/ USA | 2 pieces of up to 23 kg/51 lb each | 2 pieces of up to 32 kg/71 lb each |
| Bahrain | Far East and Southeast Asia/ SAARC | 30 kg/66 lb | 40 kg/88 lb |
Note
- Infants in all classes are allowed one piece of baggage of up to 10 kg/22 lb.
- A piece of baggage weighing more than 32 kg/71 lb will not be allowed. This rule is applicable across the Air India network.
Weight and Piece Concept for Baggage Allowance
| Cabin Class | Baggage Dimensions | Baggage Weight |
|---|---|---|
| First and Business | The sum of length, breadth, and height of each piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 in. | The weight of each piece must not exceed 32 kg/71 lb. |
| Economy | The total combined dimensions (length + breadth + height) of both pieces should not exceed 273 cm/107 in. | The weight of each piece must not exceed 23 kg/51 lb. |
Additional allowance for Maharaja Club members
Maharaja Club members can bring additional baggage on flights operated by Air India and Star Alliance member airlines. The additional allowance is based on the tier status of Maharaja Club members for weight concept and piece concept sectors.
| Maharaja Club Tier | Piece Concept Flights | Weight Concept flights |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum (Star Gold) | One piece upto 23 kg | 20 kg/44 lb |
| Gold (Star Gold) | One piece upto 23 kg | 20 kg/44 lb |
| Silver | 10 kg/22lb | |
| Red | Nil | Nil |
Terms and conditions apply. Extra baggage allowance and lounge access is subject to change as per government directive.
You can also check the rules for baggage allowance in Muscat Airport.
Points to remember:
- Additional baggage allowance is not available on partner or codeshare flights, including flights marketed by Air India and operated by a partner airline or partner-marketed flights operated by Air India.
- Silver members are eligible for additional baggage allowance on flights operated by Air India only, whereas Gold and Platinum members (corresponding to Star Gold) are eligible for additional baggage allowance on Star Alliance flights as well.
- Lithium battery powered self-balancing devices are banned and cannot be carried in passenger baggage. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is banned and cannot be carried in checked or cabin baggage. Power banks cannot be carried in checked baggage but can be carried in cabin baggage.
- Power banks should be packed in the carry-on bags alone.