Baggage Allowance Rules for Travelling to and from SAARC Countries
Check out how much you can pack on your trip to or from SAARC countries. Find out the additional baggage allowance you can enjoy as a Flying Returns member.
Origin | Destination | Economy Class | Executive Class |
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Delhi, Chennai, Varanasi | Colombo | 30 kg/66 lb | 40 kg/88 lb |
Colombo | Delhi, Chennai, Varanasi | 30 kg/66 lb | 40 kg/88 lb |
Kolkata | Dhaka | 20 kg/44 lb | 30 kg/66lb |
Dhaka | Kolkata | 20 kg/44 lb | 30 kg/66 lb |
Delhi, Kolkata | Kathmandu | 20 kg/44 lb | 30 kg/66 lb |
Kathmandu | Delhi, Kolkata | 20 kg/44 lb | 30 kg/66 lb |
Delhi | Kabul | 40 kg/88 lb | 50 kg/110 lb |
Kabul | Delhi | 40 kg/88 lb | 50 kg/110 lb |
Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi | Malé | 20 kg/44 lb | 30 kg/66 lb |
Malé | Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi | 25 kg/55 lb | 35 kg/77 lb |
Delhi | Yangon | 30 kg/66 lb | 40 kg/88 lb |
Yangon | Delhi | 30 kg/66 lb | 40 kg/88 lb |
Origin | Destination | Economy Class | Executive Class |
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SAARC | Europe | 2 pieces of up to 23 kg/51 lb each | 2 pieces of up to 23 kg/51 lb each |
SAARC | Far East and Southeast Asia, Saudi Arabia, Middle East and Gulf Countries | 30 kg/66 lb | 40 kg/88 lb |
Please also note that:
- Infants in all classes are entitled to one baggage of up to 10 kg/22 lb.
- A piece of baggage that weighs more than 32 kg/70 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 Dimension | Baggage Weight |
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First and Executive | The sum of length, breadth, and height of each piece must not exceed 158 cm or 62 in. | The weight of each piece must not exceed 32 kg or 70 lb. |
Economy | The sum of length, breadth, and height of both pieces must not exceed 273 cm 107 in. | The weight of each piece must not exceed 23 kg or 50 lb. |
Additional Baggage Allowance for Flying Returns Members
Members of the Flying Returns Club 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 Flying Returns members only
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.