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Gulf & Middle East

Baggage Allowance Rules for Travelling to and from 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. 

Origin Destination Economy Class Business Class Sale Travel 

India

Dubai/ Sharjah/ Abu Dhabi/ Muscat/ Bahrain/ Kuwait/ Doha

30 kg/66 lb

40 kg/88 lb

Open

Open

Sharjah

Thiruvananthapuram/ Chennai

30 kg/66 lb

40 kg/88 lb

Open

Open

Kuwait 

Mumbai/Chennai/Delhi 

35 kg/77lb (applicable for booking class S and T)

50 kg/110 lb

06 April 2023 up to 07 June 2023

22 April 2023 up to 07 June 2023

Kuwait 

Mumbai/ Chennai/ Delhi

40 kg/88 lb (applicable for booking class S and T)

50 kg/110 lb

06 April 2023 up to 07 June 2023

22 April 2023 up to 07 June 2023

Kuwait

India

30 kg/66 lb

40 kg/88 lb

Open

Open

Doha 

India

30 kg/66 lb

40 kg/88 lb

Open

Open 

Muscat 

India 

30 kg/66 lb

40 kg/88 lb

Open 

Open 

Bahrain

India

30 kg/66 lb

40 kg/88 lb

Open

Open

 

Journey Origin Destination Economy Class (One-Way fares)Business Class (One-Way fares)
Dubai/Sharjah/Abu DhabiEurope/UK/USA 2 pieces of up to 23 kg/51 lb each2 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 

 

Please also note that:

  • Infants in all classes are allowed one piece of baggage of up to 10 kg/ 22 lb.
  • A piece of baggage that weighs more than 32 kg/71 lb will not be allowed on the flight. 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 Baggage Allowance for Flying Returns Members

Primary Active and Active Flying Returns members can enjoy additional baggage allowance on flights operated by Air India or Star Alliance member airlines.

Flying Returns Club 

Piece Concept Flights 

Weight Concept flights 

The Maharaja Club (STAR GOLD) * 

One piece as per cabin class 

20 kg/44 lb 

Golden Edge Club (STAR GOLD) * 

One piece as per cabin class 

20 kg/44 lb 

Silver Edge Club 

One piece as per cabin class 

10 kg/22 lb 

Flying Returns (Base) 

Nil 

Nil 

*For Primary Active/Active members only 

 

You can also check the rules for baggage allowance in Muscat Airport.

A few more things to keep in mind:

  • 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 Edge Club Members are eligible for additional baggage allowance on flights operated by Air India only, whereas Golden Edge Club (GEC) and The Maharaja Club (TMC) Members (corresponding to Star Gold) are eligible for additional baggage allowance on Star Alliance operated 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 hand baggage. Power banks cannot be carried in checked baggage but can be carried in hand baggage
  • Power banks should be packed in the carry-on bags alone.