Personal item
15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in
- Applies to:
- Fare: Standard rule
- Last reviewed:
- 2026-05-29
Ladies' handbag, purse, small waist pouch, camera bag, laptop bag, etc. Must fit under seat.
Reviewed baggage rules
Air India personal item and carry-on size rules
Start with the reviewed outside limit, then keep fare, route, aircraft, and enforcement caveats beside the rule they qualify.
Carry-on
21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in
- Applies to:
- Fare: First and business class
- Last reviewed:
- 2026-05-29
Other published variants
- 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in · Fare: Premium economy and economy (reviewed 2026-05-29)
Dimensions reviewed from official airline page snapshot.
Bags ranked for Air India's personal item rule
Each card shows the calculated fit, tightest margin, and useful product facts.
1
Fits
0 in spare against this rule. Ranked first for this rule on fit margin, category, and source confidence.
- Capacity
- 28 L
- Weight
- 1.3 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15.6"
2
Fits
0.8 in spare against this rule. Lightest listed weight in this ranking at 0.63 lb.
- Capacity
- 14 L
- Weight
- 0.63 lb
3
CALPAK Luka 15 inch Laptop Backpack
16 x 12 x 7 in
0.3 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 0.9 inches, but at least one axis is over.
- Capacity
- 22 L
- Weight
- 1.8 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
4
Monos Metro Backpack
16.5 x 11.5 x 6 in
0.8 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 0.3 inches, but at least one axis is over.
- Capacity
- 18 L
- Weight
- 3 lb
- Laptop
- up to 15"
5
Baggallini Soho Backpack
15.8 x 11.5 x 5.5 in
0.1 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 0.3 inches, but at least one axis is over.
- Weight
- 1.3 lb
- Laptop
- up to 13"
6
Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Backpack
16 x 12 x 6 in
0.3 in over against this rule. Borderline option; its tightest positive margin is 1.9 inches, but at least one axis is over.
- Capacity
- 13 L
- Weight
- 1.3 lb
- Laptop
- up to 13"
Dimensions summary
- Personal item
- Personal item: 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in (published; medium confidence).
- Carry-on
- Carry-on: 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in (published; medium confidence).
Useful next checks
FAQ
What size personal item does Air India allow?
Air India's reviewed published personal-item rule lists 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in. Ladies' handbag, purse, small waist pouch, camera bag, laptop bag, etc. Must fit under seat. Source last checked 2026-05-29.
What carry-on size is listed for Air India?
Air India's reviewed published carry-on rule lists 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in. dimensions reviewed from official airline page snapshot. Source last checked 2026-05-29.
Are Air India fit results guaranteed at the gate?
No. This page compares reviewed bag dimensions against reviewed airline rules and does not guarantee gate acceptance. Bulk-reviewed official airline policy snapshot; verify edge cases before adding fare-specific UI copy.