According to the IndiGo Baggage Allowance & 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.
Overview of IndiGo Baggage Allowance Carry On and Checked Baggage Allowance
Overview of IndiGo Airlines’ baggage allowance per the IndiGo baggage policy:
Hand Baggage Allowance 15lb/7kgHand Baggage (1) Up to 55cm x 35cm x 25cm | Checked Baggage Allowance Domestic flights 32lb/15kg International flights Bangkok, Phuket, Kathmandu, Male, 44lb/20kg Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Doha, 66lb/30kg Hong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul, Muscat, Kuwait, Sharjah, Yangon, Bahrain, Dammam, Dhaka, Kuwait, Riyadh Ras Al Khaimah, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City India 🡪 Istanbul 50lb/23kg Dubai World Central, Dubai 88lb/40kg The maximum combined dimensions of a single checked bag (L+W+H) must not exceed 158cm (62in) and the maximum weight per bag must not exceed 70lb/32kg.Lap infants are entitled to a free hand baggage allowance of 15lb/7kg and the total combined dimensions (L + W + H) of the bag must not exceed 115cm (domestic and international flights). |
IndiGo Baggage Allowance for Carry On Baggage Domestic & International Flights
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. |
- Indigo Domestic Baggage Allowance for Carry-on Baggage.
- The domestic carry-on baggage allowance on IndiGo is 1 handbag only.
- The handbag must not exceed 15lb/7kg in weight and 55cm x 35cm x 25cm in size or 115cm in combined linear dimensions.
- IndiGo International Baggage Allowance for Carry-on Baggage. The international carry-on baggage allowance on IndiGo is also 1 handbag.
- The handbag must not be more than 15lb/7kg in weight and 55cm x 35cm x 25cm in size or 115cm in combined linear dimensions.
Note: In addition to your carry-on/cabin baggage, you can bring the following items free of charge.
- Medical or assistive devices you’ll be using, such as a collapsible wheelchair, braces/crutches, a walker, or a cane
- Reading material for the flight
- A rug/blanket
- An overcoat/wrap
- Umbrella/walking stick
- Infant food for the flight and an infant carrying basket
IndiGo Check-in Baggage Allowance Domestic & International Flights
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 basis Hong 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%. |
- Indigo Domestic Baggage Allowance for Check-in Baggage. According to the IndiGo baggage policy for domestic flights, the domestic check-in baggage allowance for flights within India 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).
- The combined linear dimensions (L+W+H) of a single checked bag must not exceed 158cm (62in).
- The check-in baggage allowance for Vande Bharat Mission is 55lb/25kg.
- For connecting international flights, the baggage allowance for the international sector will apply.
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.
- IndiGo International Baggage Allowance for Check-in Baggage. IndiGo Airlines’ international baggage allowance for checked baggage is route-dependent, as shown below.
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 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:
- The size of your checked bag (L + W + H) must not exceed 158cm/62in.
- Infants are not entitled to any check-in baggage allowance on international (or domestic) flights but are allowed 1 stroller/baby pram per infant for no additional charge.
IndiGo Excess Baggage (Extra Baggage)
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.
IndiGo Excess Baggage Fees on Domestic Flights
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. |
IndiGo Excess Baggage Fees on International Flights
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. |
IndiGo Excess Baggage Charges for Connecting International Flights
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: Your international flight, or Institutional quarantine completion |
IndiGo Infant Baggage Allowance
Passengers travelling with lap infants on domestic and international flights are entitled to a hand baggage allowance (=1 handbag) not exceeding:
- 15lb/7kg in weight, and
- 115cm in combined dimensions (L + W + H)
Lap infants are not entitled to any checked baggage allowance on IndiGo Airlines.
IndiGo Prepaid Baggage Online
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:
- Go to GoIndiGo.in
- From the Manage dropdown, select Excess Baggage
(it appears under ‘6E Add-ons’) - Click on the Buy Now button
(click on the Add to Cart button if you want to purchase more add-ons) - Retrieve your flight by entering your:
- PNR/booking reference number
- Email/last name
- Click on the Add Add-ons to PNR button
(or log in with your mobile number and password, or through Facebook) - Follow the prompts to add more baggage and pay
Note.
- You can also pre-purchase excess baggage using IndiGo’s mobile app.
- It is up to 20% cheaper to pre-purchase excess baggage online or through the call center than at the airport.
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
- A per-sector handling fee applies to all sporting equipment:
- Domestic flights
- Pre-booking charges INR 1,200
- Airport charges INR 1,500
- International flights
- Pre-booking charges INR 2,500
- Airport charges INR 3,000
- Domestic flights
- You can pre-pay for up to 3 sporting items per passenger.
- A partial list of the sporting items you can carry on IndiGo Airlines appears below:
- Golf bags
- Skiing equipment
- Surfboards
- Snowboards
- Water skis
- Bicycles
- Scuba diving equipment
- The maximum dimensions (incl. packaging) must not exceed:
Max. Width | Max. Height | Max. Length |
10in | 10in | 209in |
20in | 20in | 202.5in |
30in | 30in | 193.5in |
- You can book online or through a call center up to 2 hours before departure on most aircraft, except ATR aircraft and Lite Fares (or an equivalent fare).
- If booking through a call center, 10% additional charges will apply.
- The weight of the sporting equipment will count toward your free baggage allowance and standard excess baggage charges (if any) will apply.
- The handling fees cannot be refunded, canceled, or transferred. However, the fees can be refunded if you cancel your flight or IndiGo cancels it.
- You must pack your sporting equipment properly and comply with the weight and size restrictions.
Sports Equipment Fees
IndiGo charges a handling fee (per sector) of:
- INR 1,200 (prepaid) and INR 1,500 (airport) for domestic flights
- INR 2,500 (prepaid) and INR 3,000 for international flights
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.
Non-Standard/Special Baggage Items
A view of the non-standard and special baggage items you can carry on IndiGo
The following non-standard or special baggage items must be transported per rules that apply specifically to them:
- Oversized/Odd-sized Items
You can carry oversized items on board by purchasing an additional seat per the applicable fee and fare. However, the item must fit safely on the seat, or IndiGo may refuse permission. - Special Assistance Items
Passengers using special assistance items are allowed to carry them free of charge as cabin or checked baggage. Examples of special assistance items include:- Fully-collapsible wheelchair
- Braces
- Crutches
- Other prosthetic devices
- Special Baggage Items
IndiGo will charge a fee for Special Baggage items that you check in. This fee will be charged in addition to the excess baggage charges that may apply. The fee is INR 1,500 (or its equivalent in foreign currency) for domestic flights and INR 3,000 (or its equivalent in foreign currency) for international flights. Examples of Special Baggage items include:- Sports/skiing equipment
- Golf bags
- Bicycles
- Surfboards
- LCD and LED TVs exceeding 99.06cm
(81.28 cm on ex-Riyadh flights) - Items (incl. cartons) with total dimensions (L + W + H) exceeding 158cm
Note
- Cash and Jewelry Items are subject to clearance by the airport authorities and IndiGo will not accept any liability for them.
- Musical Instruments such as guitars (in soft cases) can be carried as hand baggage items at no additional cost as part of your baggage allowance. Larger instruments must be properly packed and carried as part of your checked baggage.
IndiGo Baggage Fees
You can pay your IndiGo baggage fees:
- When booking your flight ticket
- Online
- Through an IndiGo call center
- After booking your flight
- Online through Manage Bookings
- Through an IndiGo call center
- When checking in
- Online
- At the airport
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.
IndiGo Musical Instruments Policy
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
- Musical instruments should be securely packed to prevent damage (or cause injury to others).
- Large musical instruments unsuitable for carriage in the cabin must be checked in. They can include drums, harps, double basses, etc.
- High-value musical instruments should be insured before travel.
- Musical Instrument as Hand Baggage
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:
- Max. Weight 15lb/7kg
- Max. Dimensions 55cm x 35cm x 25cm
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).
- Musical Instrument on a Double Seat Booking (as Seat Baggage)
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:
- The total weight of the musical instrument (incl. case) must not exceed 165lb (75kg).
- The musical instrument must be securely packed to ensure it does not cause any injury to other passengers.
- The musical instrument must be secured on the Double Seat with a seatbelt to avoid any movement during the flight.
- The musical instrument must not block other passengers’ view of the aircraft’s inner signage or their access to the aisle, passage, or emergency exit.
- Musical instruments cannot be placed on an aisle seat.
- Double Seats are subject to dynamic fees, along with a convenience fee and GST.
- If holding a Double Seat booking, you can check in online (i.e., web check-in) starting 48 hours before departure. After you check in, your boarding pass will show 1 passenger with 2 seats—and the following special service request (SSR) identifier: EXST.
- Musical Instrument as Checked Baggage
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.
Delayed, Lost, or Damaged Baggage on IndiGo
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.
IndiGo baggage tracking. After filing your report, you can follow up via IndiGo’s online baggage tracing service. This is an online service that you can use free of charge.
Note
- If you leave the baggage area without reporting the damage or loss to an IndiGo staff member, it will be deemed that you have received your bag in good condition.
- If you want to file a claim or take legal action for any delay in receiving your checked bag(s), you must notify IndiGo within 21 days of receiving your bag.
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 Lost and Damaged Bags
IndiGo’s liability for delayed, lost, or damaged checked bags is typically limited to:
- USD 20/kg for lost baggage.
- USD 4.61/kg for damaged baggage.
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.
Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels (LAGs) Restrictions on IndiGo
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:
- Baby foods for inflight consumption
- Prescribed medications in liquid, gel, or aerosol form
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%.
Prohibited Items
The items listed below are considered dangerous and will not be accepted on any IndiGo flight.
- Corrosive substances, such as alkalis, acids, mercury, apparatus containing mercury, and wet-cell batteries.
- Compressed gases, such as non-flammable, flammable, poisonous, and deeply refrigerated gases. Examples include oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and butane, as well as compressed gas and aqualung cylinders with 100 – 160Wh watt-hour ratings.
- Flares, fireworks, munitions, explosives, and ammunition, such as handguns, pistol caps, blank cartridges, etc.
- Flammable liquids and solids, such as lighter fuel, refills, fire-lighters, lighters requiring to be inverted before ignition, thinners, paints, matches, (except when carried in-person) radioactive material, attaché cases, and briefcases with alarms.
- Oxidizing substances such as peroxides and bleaching powder.
- Poisons and infectious items, such as weed-killers, insecticides, and live viruses.
- Fish, seafood, birds, insects, and animals in any form—live or dead, frozen, dried, or cooked.
- Any substances that can emit an offensive and/or distinct odor.
- Other dangerous items, including offensive or irritating materials, magnetized materials, etc.
Prohibited Cabin Baggage Articles
The following items cannot be carried inside the passenger cabin of IndiGo aircraft:
- Dry cell batteries.
- Sharp instruments such as scissors, knives, Swiss army knives, etc.
- Toy replicas of firearms and ammunition.
- Weapons such as stun guns, batons, whips, nan-chakus, etc.
- Electronic devices that cannot be turned off.
- Liquids and aerosols, except beverages; creams, shampoos, toothpaste, suntan lotions, oils; perfumes; hair sprays, hair gels, shower gels, and other items of similar consistency when packed in a clear plastic bag with a maximum volume of 33.8oz (1L) per passenger.
- Other items deemed to cause security hazards by the local authorities.
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.
Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) and Spare Lithium Batteries
- Spare Lithium batteries
- You are permitted to carry up to 20 spare/loose:
- Lithium-ion batteries (incl. power banks) with a maximum watt-hour rating of 100Wh, or
- Lithium metal batteries with a maximum lithium metal content of 2 grams per battery
- However, you must:
- Obtain approval at least 24 hours before your flight’s departure by calling an IndiGo Airlines office in your area (0124-6173838/0124-4973838).
- Obtain security clearance at the airport.
- You’re allowed to carry up to 2 spare or loose:
- Lithium-ion batteries (incl. power banks) with a watt-hour rating exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh per battery.
or - Lithium metal batteries with a lithium metal content exceeding 2 grams but not exceeding 8 grams per battery—provided that the batteries are being used in your PED(s).
- Lithium-ion batteries (incl. power banks) with a watt-hour rating exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh per battery.
- You are permitted to carry up to 20 spare/loose:
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.
Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) with Lithium Batteries
PEDs include devices such as laptops, cell phones, drones, watches, calculators, etc.
- You can carry up to 15 portable electronic devices—subject to clearance at the airport:
- The watt-hour rating of the lithium-ion battery used in the device must not exceed 100Wh per battery.
- The metal content of the lithium metal battery used in the device must not exceed 2 grams per battery.
- You can carry up to 2 portable electronic devices with more powerful batteries—subject to the following conditions:
- The maximum watt-hour rating of the lithium-ion batteries used in the PED is more than 100Wh but does not exceed 160Wh.
or - The maximum metal content of the lithium metal batteries used in the PED is more than 2 grams but does not exceed 8 grams.
- You must obtain approval at least 24 hours before your flight’s departure by calling IndiGo’s call center in your area (the local numbers are 0124-6173838/0124-4973838).
- The maximum watt-hour rating of the lithium-ion batteries used in the PED is more than 100Wh but does not exceed 160Wh.
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:
- Carry them in your handbag.
- Pack them in securely or let them remain in their original retail packaging.
- Protect any contact with metal items.
If you’re carrying devices with in-built batteries, you must pack them in your checked baggage after switching off the devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
88lb/40kg per passenger from Dubai.
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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