Indian Domestic Airline Baggage Allowance Rules: IndiGo, Air India & SpiceJet Cabin & Check-in Weight Limits
Complete guide to cabin baggage (7kg) and check-in baggage (15kg/25kg) rules for Indian domestic flights. IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air excess baggage charges.
DGCA Standard Domestic Baggage Guidelines
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regulates baggage limits across all domestic scheduled carriers in India, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air.
Airline-Wise Baggage Weight & Piece Comparison Table
| Airline | Cabin Hand Baggage | Check-in Baggage | Excess Baggage Fee at Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 Kg (1 piece) | 15 Kg (1 piece) | ₹550 to ₹650 / kg |
| Air India | 7 Kg (1 piece) | 15 Kg to 25 Kg (fare-dependent) | ₹600 / kg |
| SpiceJet | 7 Kg (1 piece) | 15 Kg (1 piece) | ₹550 / kg |
| Akasa Air | 7 Kg (1 piece) | 15 Kg (1 piece) | ₹550 / kg |
Cabin Baggage Rules: Power Banks, Liquids & Laptops
- Lithium-ion Power Banks & E-cigarettes: Must STRICTLY be carried in Cabin Hand Baggage. Packing power banks in check-in luggage is a serious aviation fire hazard and causes luggage to be offloaded.
- Liquids & Creams: In domestic flights, containers up to 100ml are recommended.
- Small Personal Item: Airlines permit one small laptop bag or ladies' purse (up to 3kg) in addition to your 7kg cabin bag.
Pre-Booking vs Airport Excess Baggage Charges
Never pay for excess weight at the airport counter, where airlines charge ₹550-₹650 per kilo. Pre-booking an additional 5kg or 10kg bundle online on the airline website or during web check-in costs up to 50% less (around ₹250-₹350/kg).
🏛️ Official Statutory Sources & Regulatory Citations
All rules, dimensions, and financial slabs in this guide have been verified against official publications:
Written by Devansh Kulkarni
Railways & Aviation Logistics Analyst
Specialist in Indian Railways ticketing protocols, PRS reservation systems, airline baggage rules, and travel tech optimization with over 9 years of field research.