Cabin bag size for Indian airlines: 7 kg and 115 cm
Every Indian airline below allows one cabin bag up to 7 kg in economy. Most also need its length, width and height to add up to 115 cm or less (108 cm on SpiceJet's Q400). A bag sold as "55 cm cabin" can still be over: the 55 is only its height.
The limits, airline by airline
Economy, from each airline's own page on 9 October 2026. Rules change, so check yours before you fly.
| Airline | Weight | Size | Second item |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (115 cm total) | The size includes wheels and handles. |
| Air India | 7 kg | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (115 cm total) | A personal item is allowed; check its size with the airline. |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | Not stated: ask the airline | Not stated in its fee list: ask the airline. |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 115 cm total | Not stated on its page: ask the airline. |
| SpiceJet (Boeing) | 7 kg | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (115 cm total) | A laptop bag or purse counts in the 7 kg. |
| SpiceJet (Q400) | 7 kg | 50 × 35 × 23 cm (108 cm total) | A laptop bag or purse counts in the 7 kg. |
Do the catalogue's cabin bags fit?
Single cabin bags in the catalogue that publish all three sizes, as listed. IndiGo counts the wheels and handles; the listings do not say whether their size does. If not, the bag is bigger still.
| Bag | Size, as listed | Total | Empty weight | Fits the size limit of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiliant by American Tourister Endure Cabin (55 cm; hard) | 55 × 37 × 24 cm | 116 cm | 2.15 kg (4.85 kg left to pack) | None, on paper |
| Kamiliant by American Tourister Kiza Cabin (55 cm; hard, yellow) | 55 × 36 × 24.5 cm | 115.5 cm | 2.36 kg (4.64 kg left to pack) | None, on paper |
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Before you buy a cabin bag
- Add the three sizes. Over 115 cm means over the limit, whatever the height.
- Check the empty weight. Every kilo of bag is a kilo less to pack.
- If the listing gives no size or weight, ask the seller, or pick another bag.