Does the Away Carry-On fit Air India's cabin baggage?

No. Too deep by 2.9 cm. It's 22.9 cm front to back and Air India allows 20 cm. It's too big for Air India's personal item (No size published).

Won't fit

Flying with
55 × 40 × 20 cm, 7 kg
Checking
55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cm, hard shell
Units
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Won't fit

Too deep by 2.9 cm. It's 22.9 cm front to back and Air India allows 20 cm.

BagAway Carry-On
Cabin bagAir India
Length
55.1of 55 cm0.1 cm over
Width
36.6of 40 cm3.4 cm spare
Depth
22.9of 20 cm2.9 cm over
Weight7 kg limit

The brand doesn't list this bag's weight. Enter the packed weight to check it.

What you can do

  • Take a bag 20 cm deep or less. 7 bags we list fit.
  • Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.
  • Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

Air India rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles. Some details are still being confirmed.

Side by side

Away Carry-On against Air India's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin baggage: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 7 kg
SideBagLimitResult
Length55.1 cm55 cm0.1 cm over
Width36.6 cm40 cm3.4 cm spare
Depth22.9 cm20 cm2.9 cm over

Air India rules worth knowing

  • Cabin baggage: Some sources list 8 kg in Economy; we show the stricter 7 kg until confirmed.
  • Personal item: One personal item up to 3 kg that fits under the seat. No published dimensions.
  • Business and First allow a heavier cabin bag.

Airlines where the Away Carry-On fits

Bags that fit Air India's cabin baggage

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Good to know

What can I do if the Away Carry-On is too big for Air India?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller cabin baggage. The Away Carry-On does fit Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

What is Air India's cabin baggage size limit?

Air India's cabin baggage limit is 55 × 40 × 20 cm, up to 7 kg.

Which other bags fit Air India?

American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage, Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 and Cabin Max Metz 30L are right on the limit, so don't overpack.