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SAARC Countries

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.

OriginDestinationEconomy ClassExecutive Class
Delhi, Chennai, VaranasiColombo30 kg/66 lb40 kg/88 lb
ColomboDelhi, Chennai, Varanasi30 kg/66 lb40 kg/88 lb
KolkataDhaka20 kg/44 lb30 kg/66lb
DhakaKolkata20 kg/44 lb30 kg/66 lb
Delhi, KolkataKathmandu20 kg/44 lb30 kg/66 lb
KathmanduDelhi, Kolkata20 kg/44 lb30 kg/66 lb
DelhiKabul40 kg/88 lb50 kg/110 lb
KabulDelhi40 kg/88 lb50 kg/110 lb
Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, DelhiMalé20 kg/44 lb30 kg/66 lb
MaléBengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi25 kg/55 lb35 kg/77 lb
DelhiYangon30 kg/66 lb40 kg/88 lb
YangonDelhi30 kg/66 lb40 kg/88 lb

 

OriginDestinationEconomy ClassExecutive Class
SAARCEurope2 pieces of up to 23 kg/51 lb each2 pieces of up to 23 kg/51 lb each
SAARCFar East and Southeast Asia, Saudi Arabia, Middle East and Gulf Countries30 kg/66 lb40 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 ClassBaggage DimensionBaggage Weight
First and ExecutiveThe 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.
EconomyThe 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 ClubPiece Concept FlightsWeight Concept flights
The Maharaja Club (STAR GOLD) *One piece as per cabin class20 kg/44 lb
Golden Edge Club (STAR GOLD) *One piece as per cabin class20 kg/44 lb
Silver Edge ClubOne piece as per cabin class10 kg/22 lb
Flying Returns (Base)NilNil

*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.