Abstract: A filter element for filtering air has a filter body with a folded filter medium provided with fold edges. A first side strip made of a fibrous material is provided, wherein the first side strip has a seal section, wherein the seal section seals the filter body at a first end face extending transversely to the fold edges of the filter medium, and wherein the first side strip has also a first tab projecting away from the seal section and extending in a direction of the fold edges. A circumferential seal engages around the first tab. An air filter is provided with such a filter element. A filter device provided with a flow channel permitting an air flow therethrough has such a filter element disposed therein, wherein the filter element extends perpendicularly to a direction of the air flow through the flow channel.