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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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.