Quick answer: Yes, you can pay for Air India flights monthly in the UAE. Air India flies from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to Delhi, Mumbai and other cities, with onward flights across India. We issue the ticket once the first payment goes through, and the rest is split with Tabby, Tamara or your bank card.
Air India flies from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to Delhi, Mumbai and other cities, with onward flights across India and to North America and Europe. We book Air India for families, students and business travellers and spread the fare over monthly payments.
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Spreading the cost of Air India
Air India fares to India are often paid with Tabby over a few months. For a trip to the US or Canada through Delhi or Mumbai, a 12 month bank card plan keeps payments lower. Tamara works too. Our air ticket instalment guide explains each plan.
If an Air India return from Dubai to Delhi costs AED 1,800, a 6 month plan comes to about AED 300 per month, and a 12 month plan to about AED 150 per month, plus any plan fee shown in the link.
Air India key facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| UAE airports | Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) |
| Main hubs | Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM) |
| Cabins | Economy, Premium Economy and Business |
| Low cost sister airline | Air India Express, with more flights to Kerala and South India |
Air India baggage allowance between India and the UAE
| Fare | Checked baggage |
|---|---|
| Economy Value | 25 kg |
| Economy Classic | 30 kg |
| Economy Flex | 35 kg |
| Premium Economy Value | 25 kg |
| Premium Economy Flex | 35 kg |
| Business Value | 40 kg |
| Business Flex | 45 kg |
For a trip home with gifts, Classic or Flex usually costs less than buying extra baggage on Value. Flex fares also give the most flexibility for changes and refunds. See Air India checked baggage allowance.
Air India baggage rules
- Economy cabin bag: one bag up to 7 kg; the exact allowance for your cabin is shown on your e ticket.
- Gulf routes: the allowance between India and the UAE is a total weight (25 to 45 kg depending on the fare).
- Extra baggage: prepaid extra baggage is cheaper than paying at the airport; tell us when you book.
- Onward flights: if you connect through Delhi or Mumbai to Europe or North America, the allowance for that journey can be different, and we confirm it before you pay.
Pets on Air India: important rules for the UAE
Air India is one of the few airlines that carries cats and dogs in the cabin, but the rules for the UAE are different in each direction.
- From the UAE: on flights departing the UAE you can take a pet in the cabin, subject to the rules of your destination.
- From India to the UAE: pets are not permitted on flights departing India and arriving in the UAE, in the cabin or as checked baggage.
- In the cabin: pet and soft carrier together up to 10 kg, carrier 17 x 10 x 9 inches, pet at least 8 weeks old; book at least 48 hours before departure. The fee for UAE flights is USD 225.
- As checked baggage: pet and hard carrier from 10 kg up to 32 kg, USD 350 on international routes.
See Air India travelling with pets. For pets travelling from the UAE in the cabin, you can also compare our Etihad guide.
Names on your Air India ticket
Your name on the ticket must match your passport exactly. We check every name and passport against the copy you send before we issue, because a wrong name can mean a correction fee or denied boarding.
Changing or missing an Air India flight
- Change: fees depend on your fare; Flex is the most flexible, Value the least. We tell you the exact fee and any fare difference before we change anything.
- Missed flight: message us before departure if you cannot travel. Changing before the flight usually costs much less than a no show.
Lost, delayed or damaged baggage on Air India
- At the airport: report a missing or damaged bag at the Air India baggage desk before you leave, and keep the Property Irregularity Report (PIR) number.
- Follow up: use your PIR number to track the bag with Air India; keep receipts for essentials you buy while your bag is delayed.
Where our customers fly with Air India
Our customers often fly Air India from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, and on through Delhi to London, Toronto and the USA. Tell us your route and dates, and we compare Air India with Air India Express, IndiGo and Emirates on the same route.
Questions about flying Air India
Can I pay for an Air India ticket to the USA via Delhi monthly?
Yes. The whole journey on one ticket can go on one plan. Long haul fares usually suit 6 or 12 months on Tabby or a bank card plan.
How much baggage does Air India allow between India and the UAE?
Economy Value includes 25 kg, Classic 30 kg and Flex 35 kg. Premium Economy includes 25 or 35 kg, and Business 40 or 45 kg.
Which Air India fare should I book to go home?
If you are taking gifts or extra luggage, Classic (30 kg) or Flex (35 kg) usually works out cheaper than buying extra baggage on Value.
Can I take my pet from Dubai to India on Air India?
Yes, on flights departing the UAE you can take a cat or dog in the cabin if pet and carrier weigh up to 10 kg. The fee for UAE flights is USD 225, and you must book at least 48 hours before departure.
Can I fly my pet from India to Dubai on Air India?
No. Air India does not permit pets on flights departing India and arriving in the UAE.
What should I do if Air India loses my bag?
Report it at the Air India baggage desk before you leave the airport and keep your Property Irregularity Report (PIR) number to track it.
Is Air India the same as Air India Express?
They are sister airlines. Air India is the full service airline with Premium Economy and Business, and Air India Express is the low cost airline with more flights to Kerala and South India.
Ready to book? Message us on WhatsApp at +971 52 292 1011, available 24 hours, or call +971 4 220 2133, office open daily 8 AM to 8 PM.
Air India rules in this guide were checked on airindia.com in November 2026. White Sky Travel is a licensed travel agency and is not affiliated with Air India.
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