IndiGo Airlines6E

IndiGo is India's largest airline by passengers carried and fleet size, commanding approximately 65% of the domestic market share. Headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, the airline operates over 2,700 daily flights to 141 destinations, including 96 domestic and 45 international routes across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Founded in 2006, IndiGo has grown to become the sixth busiest airline in the world by passenger volume, carrying over 118 million passengers annually. The airline operates an all-Airbus narrow-body fleet of 434+ aircraft (primarily A320 and A321 families) plus ATR turboprops for regional routes.

As a low-cost carrier, IndiGo offers competitive base fares with optional add-ons for baggage, meals, and seat selection. The airline is not part of any global alliance but operates codeshare partnerships with airlines including Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines for international connectivity.

Carry-On Allowance

Cabin Bag (all fares):

• Dimensions: 55 x 35 x 25 cm (22" x 14" x 10")
• Weight: 7 kg maximum (cabin bag + personal item combined)
• Must fit in overhead bin

Personal Item (additional):

• Weight: Up to 3 kg
• Examples: Laptop bag, handbag, small backpack
• Must fit under seat

Important: The 7 kg limit is for both items combined, not each. IndiGo weighs cabin bags at check-in and boarding gates. Excess cabin baggage will be checked in at additional cost.

Checked Baggage

Domestic Flights:

Fare Type	Included	Max Weight per Bag
Saver	15 kg	32 kg
Flexi Plus	20 kg	32 kg
Super 6E	25 kg	32 kg

International Flights:

Destination	Included	Notes
SAARC (Nepal, Sri Lanka)	20 kg	1 piece only to Kathmandu
Southeast Asia	20-25 kg	Varies by route
Middle East	25-30 kg	Higher for Gulf routes
US Codeshare	2 x 23 kg	For JFK, BOS, ORD, IAD via partners

Size Limit: 158 cm linear (length + width + height) per piece. Maximum 2 pieces per passenger.

Excess Baggage Fees

Domestic:

Weight Range	Pre-Booked Online	At Airport
Per additional kg	INR 450-500 ($5-6)	INR 550 ($7)
Additional piece	INR 2,500-3,000 ($30-36)	INR 3,400 ($40)

International:

Weight Range	Pre-Booked	At Airport
Per additional kg	INR 500-550 ($6-7)	INR 600 ($7)
Additional piece	INR 3,000-3,500 ($36-42)	INR 4,500+ ($54+)

Fare Discounts on Excess Baggage:

• Flexi Plus: 20% off
• Super 6E: Up to 50% off

Special Items

Item	Domestic Fee	International Fee	Notes
Golf bags	INR 1,650 ($20)	INR 2,500 ($30)	Counts as separate piece
Surfboards	INR 1,650 ($20)	INR 2,500 ($30)	Size restrictions apply
Musical instruments	Free	Free	Soft case in cabin; hard case checked
Bicycle	INR 3,000 ($36)	INR 4,500 ($54)	Must be boxed
Car seat	Free	Free	Gate-check available
Stroller	Free	Free	Gate-check available
Wheelchair	Free	Free	Priority handling

Fees as of January 2025. Verify at goindigo.in/baggage before traveling.

IndiGo operates an all-economy configuration on its fleet, prioritizing efficiency and competitive pricing.

Aircraft Fleet:

• Airbus A320ceo: 180 seats
• Airbus A320neo: 186 seats (majority of fleet)
• Airbus A321neo: 220-232 seats (long-haul capable)
• ATR 72-600: 78 seats (regional routes)

Economy Seats:

• Seat pitch: 28-29" (71-74 cm) standard; 35" (89 cm) in exit rows
• Seat width: 18" (46 cm)
• Configuration: 3-3 on A320/A321; 2-2 on ATR
• Recline: Minimal (pre-reclined on many aircraft)
• Power: None (no USB or AC outlets)

Seat Categories:

Seat Type	Location	Pitch	Fee
Standard	Rows 14-30	28"	From INR 150 ($2)
Forward	Rows 2-11	29"	From INR 200 ($2)
Extra Legroom	Rows 12-13 (exit)	35"	From INR 500 ($6)
XL Seat	Row 1	40"+	From INR 800 ($10)

Entertainment:

• No seatback screens
• No streaming entertainment system
• Bring your own device/content

Food & Beverage:

• Not included in fare
• Buy onboard from 6E Cafe menu
• Pre-order meals online (recommended for choice)
• Hot meals: INR 300-450 ($4-5)
• Snack combos: INR 150-250 ($2-3)
• Beverages: INR 80-150 ($1-2)
• Special meals (pre-order): INR 400 ($5)

Onboard Bundles:

• 6E Seat & Eat: Seat + snack combo from INR 499 ($6)
• 6E Prime: Seat + snack + Fast Forward from INR 899 ($11)