According to the IndiGo baggage policy, the baggage allowance for passengers on domestic and international flights includes 1 hand baggage of up to 15lb/7kg as carry-on baggage allowance. The checked baggage allowance on domestic flights is 32lb/15kg per passenger. On international flights, the checked baggage allowance is 44lb/20kg, 55lb/25kg, or 66lb/30kg, depending on your route.
Below is a snapshot of IndiGo Airlines baggage allowance per the IndiGo baggage policy.
According to the IndiGo baggage policy, you’re only allowed 1 handbag as carry-on baggage for both domestic and international flights. Plus, your handbag must meet the weight and size restrictions, as shown below.
Carry-on Baggage | Domestic Flights | International Flights |
Hand Baggage | Handbag (1) | Handbag (1) |
Max. Weight | Handbag—15lb/7kg | Handbag—15lb/7kg |
Max. Size (L + W + H) | Handbag 55 x 35 x 25cm (115cm) | Handbag 55 x 35 x 25cm (115cm) |
Note. Hand baggage will not be accepted on flights from Srinagar and Jammu. However, up to 15lb/7kg of hand baggage can be checked in free of charge, making up for a total checked baggage allowance of 48lb/22kg per passenger. |
Note: In addition to your carry-on/cabin baggage, you can bring the following items free of charge.
According to the IndiGo baggage policy, your checked baggage allowance will depend on your route and travel class, as shown in the table below.
Check in Baggage | Domestic Baggage Allowance | International Baggage Allowance |
Checked Bag | Single-seat bookings 1 x 32lb/15kgMulti-seat bookings 1 x 55lb/25kg | Bangkok, Kathmandu, 44lb/20kg per passenger Male, Phuket, (up to 2 pieces basis sector and 1 piece for Kathmandu Jeddah 66lb/30kg per passenger (up to 2 pieces incl. + 5L Zamzam Water (only Jeddah to India flights) Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Doha, 66lb/30kg (2 pieces basisHong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul, sector)Muscat, Kuwait, Sharjah, Yangon, Bahrain, Dammam, Dhaka, Kuwait,Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur,Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City India to Istanbul 50lb/23kg Dubai World Central, Dubai 88lb/40kg (2 pieces only) |
Note According to the IndiGo baggage policy: – The maximum dimensions (L + W + H) of a checked bag must not exceed 158cm (62in). – The checked baggage allowance for Vande Bharat Mission flights is 55lb/25kg. – If connecting with an international flight, the baggage allowance for the international sector will apply. – You can carry up to 5 liters of alcoholic beverages as part of your checked baggage allowance, provided that: – It is in retail packaging. – The alcohol content does not exceed 70%. |
Infants are not entitled to any check-in baggage allowance on domestic (or international) flights. However, they are entitled to 1 baby pram/stroller per infant free of charge.
Bangkok, Kathmandu, Male, Phuket | 44lb/20kg per passenger (2 pieces; 1 piece for Kathmandu) |
Jeddah | 66lb/30kg per passenger (2 bags + 5L Zamzam water but only on Jeddah to India flights) |
Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Doha, Hong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul, Muscat, Kuwait, Sharjah, Yangon, Bahrain, Dammam, Dhaka, Kuwait, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City | 66lb/30kg (2 bags) |
India to Istanbul | 50lb/23kg |
Dubai World Central, Dubai | 88lb/40kg (2 bags) |
Note:
You can book excess baggage online through IndiGo’s website or a call center up to 1 hour before departure for domestic flights, and up to 2 hours before departure for international flights (on most flights). Pre-purchasing excess baggage is generally cheaper than purchasing it at the airport.
The excess baggage fee for domestic flights is INR 550 per kilo when paid at the airport. On most international flights, the excess baggage fee (paid at the airport) is INR 600 per kilo (or per base currency of reservation). For details, refer to the sections below.
The excess baggage charges for domestic flights within India range from INR 1,350 for 6.6lb/3kg to INR 13,500 for 66lb/30kg if you purchase in advance (in excess baggage slabs, as shown below). If you pay at the airport, you will be charged an excess baggage fee of INR 550 per kilo.
IndiGo Baggage Charges for Excess Baggage—Domestic Flights | |||||||
Excess Baggage Fees (Domestic Flights) | 6.6lb/3kg Prepaid | 11lb/5kg Prepaid | 22lb/10kg Prepaid | 33lb/15kg Prepaid | 44lb/20kg Prepaid | 66lb/30kg Prepaid | Airport Charges Per Kg |
INR | 1,350 | 2,250 | 4,500 | 6,750 | 9,000 | 13,500 | 550 |
AED | 73 | 122 | 243 | 365 | 486 | 729 | 30 |
USD | 18 | 29 | 59 | 88 | 117 | 176 | 7 |
Note – The free check-in baggage for single-seat bookings is 33lb/15kg per passenger (only 1 piece) but must not exceed 70lb/32kg per bag in any case after paying overweight baggage charges. Passengers travelling on multi-seat bookings are allowed an extra 22lb/10kg, i.e., 55lb/25kg per passenger. – The additional baggage charges/extra baggage charges for domestic baggage are INR 1,000 per bag at the airport. You can pre-book additional/excess baggage online (up to 2 pieces only) for INR 900 per bag. |
The excess baggage charges on international flights will depend on your flight route. The excess baggage fee for 11lb/5kg of excess baggage is INR 2,760 on nearby routes such as between India and Dubai, INR 5,520 between India and Kuwait, and INR 6,900 between India and Hong Kong. The airport charges are on a per kilo basis and much higher compared to paying in advance (online or by phone).
IndiGo Baggage Charges for Excess Baggage—International Flights | ||||||
Excess Baggage Fees(International Flights) | 11lb/5kg Prepaid(INR) | 22lb/10kg Prepaid(INR) | 33lb/15kg Prepaid(INR) | 44lb/20kg Prepaid(INR) | 66lb/30kg Prepaid(INR) | Airport Charges Per Kg |
India to Bangkok/Phuket/ Dubai/Sharjah/Abu Dhabi/Ras Al Khaimah/Singapore/Kuala Lumpur/Hanoi/ Ho Chi Minh/ Yangon/Dhaka/ Muskat/Male/Doha | 2,760 | 5,520 | 8,280 | 11,040 | 16,560 | 600 |
India to Hong Kong | 6,900 | 13,800 | 20,700 | 27,600 | 41,400 | 1,500 |
India to Kuwait/ Istanbul/Chengdu/Guangzhou/Jeddah | 5,520 | 11,040 | 16,560 | 22,080 | 33,120 | 1,200 |
Note – The check-in baggage allowance, depending on route and travel class, will range from 44lb/20kg to 55lb/25kg or 66lb/30kg per passenger, limited to 2 bags, as long as no bag exceeds 70lb/32kg. For Kathmandu, only 1 bag is allowed. – For multi-seat bookings, the extra baggage allowance is 22lb/10kg per passenger. – The excess baggage charges for additional baggage on international flights is INR 2,000 per piece (payable at the airport). You can pre-book up to 2 additional bags online at a charge of INR 1,800 per bag. |
If you’re purchasing excess baggage in advance (above your eligible baggage allowance) on a domestic IndiGo flight connecting to/from another international airline, the price of purchasing prepaid baggage is as follows:
IndiGo International Connection Baggage Charges(for excess baggage) | |||
Excess Baggage Fees (International Connecting Flights) | 17.6lb/8kg Prepaid | 33lb/15kg Prepaid | 66lb/30kg Prepaid |
INR | 1,600 | 3,000 | 6,000 |
AED | 86.4 | 162 | 324 |
USD | 25.6 | 48 | 96 |
Note – Pre-purchase excess baggage at least 6 hours before your flight’s departure. – Your connecting domestic flight must be within 48 hours of: o Your international flight, o or Institutional quarantine completion |
Passengers travelling with lap infants on domestic and international flights are entitled to a hand baggage allowance (=1 handbag) not exceeding:
Lap infants are not entitled to any checked baggage allowance on IndiGo Airlines.
You can use the Manage Bookings functionality to pre-purchase excess baggage at a discount.
A screenshot of the Manage Bookings tab used for paying IndiGo baggage fees online
To save on baggage fees, you must purchase excess baggage online or through an IndiGo call center at least 1 hour before departure for domestic flights, and at least 2 hours before departure for international flights. Paying at the airport is always costlier than paying in advance.
To pre-purchase baggage online:
Note.
IndiGo Sporting Equipment Policy
A screenshot of some of the sporting equipment allowed on IndiGo flights.
Per IndiGo Airlines’ baggage policy for sporting equipment, passengers can carry their sports equipment as checked baggage.
Key Highlights
Max. Width | Max. Height | Max. Length |
10in | 10in | 209in |
20in | 20in | 202.5in |
30in | 30in | 193.5in |
IndiGo charges a handling fee (per sector) of:
If your sporting equipment (incl. baggage) does not exceed your free baggage allowance, you will only have to pay the handling fee for carrying your sporting equipment. However, if your sporting equipment (incl. baggage) exceeds your free baggage allowance, you will have to pay normal excess baggage charges plus the handling fee for your sporting equipment.
Note. Do consider insuring high-value sporting equipment before travelling.
The following non-standard or special baggage items must be transported per rules that apply specifically to them:
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How to pay baggage fees on IndiGo
You can pay your IndiGo baggage fees:
Note. Purchasing baggage in advance is cheaper than paying at the airport. You can pay your baggage fees at least 1 hour before departure for a domestic flight and at least 2 hours before departure for an international flight.
The IndiGo Airlines musical instruments policy allows you to carry a musical instrument/equipment as part of your carry-on or checked baggage allowance—or purchase an extra seat to accommodate it.
Key Highlights
You can bring a small musical instrument as part of your hand baggage allowance. Be sure to pack it securely in a case and do ensure it is small enough to fit either in the overhead bin or under your front seat (with the case). Also, ensure your musical instrument (incl. case) does not exceed your carry-on baggage limits, which are:
If your musical instrument cannot be stored due to space limitations, you will need to carry it as checked baggage (or book a seat for it).
You can carry larger musical instruments (guitar, bass, cello, etc.) by purchasing a double seat fare. Carrying a musical instrument as seat baggage is subject to the following conditions:
If you’re travelling with a musical instrument that’s not suited for carriage in the cabin due to its weight and/or size, you must check it in. However, you must pack the instrument securely to prevent damage. Examples of musical instruments carried as checked baggage items include drums, harps, double basses, etc.
What should I do if my IndiGo baggage is delayed, lost, or damaged
If your checked baggage does not arrive or arrives damaged, you must report it immediately to an IndiGo staff member in the arrival hall of the destination airport.
Note
Exceptions : IndiGo will not cover minor damages such as scratches, dents, punctures, scuffs, etc., or damage or loss to protruding parts like wheels, external locks, handles, name tags, pockets, etc. Improperly packaged items or articles contained in overstuffed bags will also not be covered for damage.
IndiGo’s liability for delayed, lost, or damaged checked bags is typically limited to:
The only exception to this is if you had declared a higher value for your bag’s contents and paid an additional fee for it before travelling. In such a scenario, you will be compensated based on the higher value provided by you in your special declaration.
IndiGo Airlines allows liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) as well as pastes and creams in small quantities inside the passenger cabin. Examples of LAGs include shampoos, beverages, toothpaste, oils, and lotions; hair sprays/gels; perfumes/colognes; and items of similar consistency.
You must pack such items in a clear zip-lock plastic bag with a volume of up to 33.8oz (1L) per passenger. Be sure to zip-lock the plastic bag so that the contents do not spill out, and open it for visual inspection at the airport.
Exemptions : The following items are allowed in cabin baggage if required during the flight—but you must declare them at the checkpoint:
Duty-free Purchases
Duty-free items are subject to the same carry-on/hand baggage rules that apply to LAGs (liquids, aerosols, and gels). You’re not allowed to carry individual items exceeding 100ml (3oz) as cabin baggage items. However, you can check in up to 5 liters of duty-free alcohol, provided that the alcohol content does not exceed 70%.
The items listed below are considered dangerous and will not be accepted on any IndiGo flight.
The following items cannot be carried inside the passenger cabin of IndiGo aircraft:
Note. Medications, fragile or perishable items, and valuable items such as jewelry, cameras, money, etc. should not be checked in but carried as carry-on baggage in the cabin.
Note. The lithium batteries must either be in their original retail packaging or packed in separate plastic bags, with the battery terminals properly insulated with tape to prevent any chances of short-circuiting.
PEDs include devices such as laptops, cell phones, drones, watches, calculators, etc.
Note. IndiGo recommends that you carry your PEDs as carry-on/hand baggage. However, if you’re checking in your PED, you must turn it off to prevent accidental activation—and pack it securely.
Loose Batteries
Loose batteries can short-circuit and catch fire. If you’re travelling with loose batteries, you must:
If you’re carrying devices with in-built batteries, you must pack them in your checked baggage after switching off the devices.
A. Per IndiGo Airlines’ domestic baggage policy for flights within India, the free baggage allowance is:
1) Checked baggage 32lb/15kg
2) Carry-on baggage 1 handbag not exceeding 15lb/7kg or 55cm x 35cm x 25cm.
The combined dimensions of your checked bag (L + W + H) must not exceed 158cm/62in. Medical and assistive devices can be brought free of charge, as well as an overcoat/wrap, umbrella/walking stick, reading material for the flight, and infant food.
The excess baggage fee if you pay at the airport is INR 550 per kilo, but cheaper if you pay online or by phone at least 1 hour before your flight’s departure.
A. For IndiGo international to domestic connecting flights (or vice versa), the free baggage allowance for the international sector will apply.
A. IndiGo Airlines’ baggage allowance for flights departing from Dubai is 88lb/40kg per passenger split in up to 2 bags, as long as the maximum weight per bag does not exceed 70lb/32kg.
A. The flight baggage weight limit of a single bag is 70lb/32kg. However, if the permitted free baggage weight limit is less, you must abide by that limit.
A. If your checked baggage is delayed, missing, or damaged, you must report it immediately to an IndiGo staff member in the airport’s arrival hall. If you leave the baggage area without filing a report, it will be deemed that you have received your bag in good condition. Also, if you want to file a claim for any damage, you must notify IndiGo within 21 of receiving your bag.
A. After you’ve filed a report for your missing luggage, you can follow up via IndiGo’s online baggage tracing service.
A. You can pay your baggage fee online (if you purchased your ticket directly from IndiGo), through a call center, by phone, or through your travel agent. You can pay the fee at the time of booking your flight, or later till check-in. Remember, paying in advance (in any form) is cheaper than paying at the airport.
A. The maximum check-in baggage size on IndiGo Airlines is 158cm/62in in combined dimensions. In other words, the sum of the Length + Width + Height of your checked bag must not exceed this figure. Also, the maximum weight of your checked bag must not exceed 70lb/32kg.
A. The cabin baggage size on IndiGo is 55cm x 35cm x 25cm (or 115cm in combined linear dimensions).
A. Yes, you can online, by phone, or at the airport. Remember, booking in advance is cheaper than paying at the airport.
A. The cabin baggage dimensions size on IndiGo flights are 55cm x 35cm x 25cm (or 115cm in combined linear dimensions).
A. The check-in baggage size on IndiGo is 158cm/62in (L + W + H).
A. Infants between 7 days and below 24 months who do not occupy a seat are entitled to a hand baggage allowance of 15lb/7kg. The combined dimensions of the handbag must not exceed 115cm, both on domestic and international flights.
A. Yes, you can, as long as it does not exceed 55cm x 35cm x 25cm (or 115cm in combined linear dimensions).
A. The check-in baggage allowance on international IndiGo flights is:
1) 44lb/20kg per passenger (Bangkok, Kathmandu, Male, Phuket)
2) 50lb/23kg per passenger (India to Istanbul).
3) 66lb/30kg per passenger (Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Doha, Hong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul, Muscat, Kuwait, Sharjah, Yangon, Bahrain, Dammam, Dhaka, Kuwait, Singapore, Hanoi, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, Ras Al Khaimah, and H Ch Minh City).
4) 88lb/40kg per passenger from Dubai.
A. The check-in baggage size on IndiGo (L + W + H) is limited to 158cm (62in) per checked bag.
A. You can pre-book excess baggage on IndiGo online or by phone.
A. You can add additional baggage on IndiGo online or by calling the IndiGo office/travel agent in your city.
A. The additional baggage cost on IndiGo is INR 550 per kilo for domestic flights and INR 600 per kilo for most international flights if you pay at the airport.
A. The baggage allowance on IndiGo domestic flights within India is 32lb/15kg per adult passenger for single-seat bookings and an additional 22lb/10kg per passenger for multi-seat bookings.
A. The baggage allowance for IndiGo international flights is:
1) 44lb/20kg per passenger (Bangkok, Kathmandu, Male, Phuket)
2) 50lb/23kg per passenger (India to Istanbul).
3) 66lb/30kg per passenger (Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Doha, Hong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul,
4) Muscat, Kuwait, Sharjah, Yangon, Bahrain, Dammam, Dhaka, Kuwait, Singapore, Hanoi, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, Ras Al Khaimah, and H Ch Minh City).
5) 88lb/40kg per passenger from Dubai.
A. The cost of extra baggage on IndiGo is INR 550/kg for domestic flights and INR 600/kg for most international flights when you pay at the airport.
A. IndiGo’s extra baggage charges for additional baggage on international flights is INR 2,000 per piece (payable at the airport).
A. IndiGo’s extra baggage charges per kg on domestic flights is INR 550/kg if you pay at the airport.
A. IndiGo Airlines baggage charges are INR 550/kg for domestic flights and INR 600/kg for most international flights if you’re paying at the airport.
A. The IndiGo baggage charges paid at the airport are INR 550/kg for domestic flights and INR 600/kg for most international flights.
A. The domestic baggage charges on IndiGo range from INR 1,350 for 6.6lb/3kg to INR 13,500 for 66lb/30kg if you purchase in advance (online or by phone). However, you will be charged INR 550 per kilo if you pay at the airport.
A. IndiGo’s excess baggage charges at the airport are INR 550/kg for domestic flights and INR 600/kg for most international flights.
A. IndiGo’s extra baggage charges for domestic flights are INR 550/kg if paid at the airport.
A. The extra baggage charges for most international IndiGo flights are INR 600 when paid at the airport.
A. The extra baggage charges per kg are INR 550 for domestic flights and INR 600 for most international flights if you pay at the airport. However, the charges are lower if you pay in advance—up to 1 hour before departure for domestic flights and up to 2 hours before departure for international flights.
A. IndiGo’s infant baggage policy applies to lap infants between 7 days and below 24 months. Under this policy, lap infants are only entitled to a cabin baggage allowance of 1 handbag exceeding 15lb/7kg in weight and 115cm in combined dimensions (L + W + H)—both on domestic and international flights. Also, they are not entitled to any check-in baggage allowance.
A. The Indigo baggage allowance for domestic flights in 2022 is 1 bag of up to 32lb/15kg for single-seat bookings and an extra 22lb/10kg per passenger for multi-seat bookings (55lb/25kg). However, the baggage allowance for Vande Bharat Mission is 55lb/25kg per passenger.
A. IndiGo’s baggage allowance (checked) for international flights is:
1) 44lb/20kg for Bangkok, Phuket, Kathmandu, and Male.
2) 66lb/30kg for Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Doha, Hong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul, Muscat,
3) Kuwait, Sharjah, Yangon, Bahrain, Dammam, Dhaka, Kuwait, Riyadh, Ras Al Khaimah, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City.
4) 50lb/23kg from India to Istanbul
5) 88lb/40kg for Dubai.
A. On most international routes (except Kathmandu and India to Istanbul), you can carry up to 2 luggage bags on IndiGo, subject to the applicable weight limit on your fare type.
A. You can take between 1 and 2 luggage pieces as part of your free baggage allowance on IndiGo, depending on your route.
A. On most international routes (except Kathmandu and India to Istanbul), you can take up to 2 check-in bags as part of your free baggage allowance subject to the weight limit indicated on your ticket.
A. If your luggage is 1kg overweight on IndiGo, you will be charged for overweight baggage per the applicable rate on your route.
A. The maximum baggage weight of a checked bag is 70lb/32kg on IndiGo.
A. On most international routes, you can take up to 2 checked luggage pieces (except Kathmandu and India to Istanbul flights).
A. The prepaid extra baggage fees for domestic flights are as follows:
1) For 3kg INR 1,350 or its equivalent in foreign currency
2) For 5kg INR 2,250 or its equivalent in foreign currency
3) For 10kg INR 4,500 or its equivalent in foreign currency
4) For 15kg INR 6,750 or its equivalent in foreign currency
5) For 20kg INR 9,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency
6) For 30kg INR 13,500 or its equivalent in foreign currency
Paying at the airport will cost you INR 550 per kg or its equivalent in foreign currency.
The prepaid extra baggage fees for international flights to Bangkok, Phuket, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Muscat, Dhaka, Singapore, Yangon, Male, Doha, and Kuala Lumpur are:
1) For 5kg INR 2,760 or its equivalent in foreign currency
2) For 10kg INR 5,520 or its equivalent in foreign currency
3) For 15kg INR 8,280 or its equivalent in foreign currency
4) For 20kg INR 11,040 or its equivalent in foreign currency
5) For 30kg INR 6,560 or its equivalent in foreign currency
However, paying at the airport will cost you INR 600 per kg for most international flights.
To learn about the extra baggage fees for other international routes, refer to the section titled IndiGo Excess Baggage Fees.
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