IndiGo Baggage Policy (2026) — Fees, Limits & Rules
IndiGo allows 1 carry-on bag up to 7 kg and 1 personal item up to 3 kg. Standard domestic fares include 15 kg of checked baggage, while international allowances vary by route.
Baggage Allowance Summary
| Airline | IndiGo (6E) |
|---|---|
| Carry-On | 1 handbag up to 7 kg and 115 cm (L+W+H) allowed per passenger |
| Personal Item | 1 personal article (ladies' purse, laptop bag, or small infant bag) not weighing more than 3 kg |
| Checked Bag Allowance | Domestic: 15 kg (1 piece). International: 20-30 kg depending on route. Lite Fare: 0 bags included. |
| First Bag Fee | Free up to 15 kg for standard domestic fares. Lite Fare requires payment for checked bags. |
| Second Bag Fee | Additional pieces of baggage are chargeable at INR 1000 per piece at the airport (or INR 900 pre-booked online), plus applicable excess weight charges. |
| Overweight Fee | INR 700 per kg for domestic flights. International rates vary by route (e.g., INR 1200 per kg for Dubai/Singapore). |
| Oversized Fee | INR 2500 for domestic flights and INR 4000 for international flights for Special Baggage exceeding 158 cm (L+W+H) |
| Max Weight | 32 kg |
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm linear (L+W+H) |
| Free Bag in Economy | Yes |
Special Items
Sports Equipment
Sports equipment (golf bags, bicycles, surfboards, skiing equipment) is considered Special Baggage. Fee is INR 2500 for domestic and INR 4000 for international flights, applied over and above any excess baggage charges.
Musical Instruments
Carriage of musical instruments is allowed at no additional cost. Guitars in soft cases can be carried in hand baggage; other instruments must be properly packed and checked in.
International Rules
Baggage allowance varies by route (e.g., 20 kg for Bangkok/Bali, 30 kg for Dubai/Singapore, 46 kg for US codeshares). Maximum weight per piece is 32 kg.
Tips to Avoid Fees
1. Pre-book excess baggage online up to 2 hours before departure to save compared to airport rates. 2. Book standard fares instead of Lite Fares to get the 15 kg checked bag allowance. 3. Use the 6E Double Seat or Triple Seat service for an extra 10 kg baggage allowance.
Unique Nuances
IndiGo offers a 6E Double Seat or Triple Seat service that provides an extra 10 kg baggage allowance. Passengers can carry up to 5 liters of alcoholic beverages (24%-70% alcohol) in checked baggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does IndiGo charge for checked bags?
- IndiGo charges Free up to 15 kg for standard domestic fares. Lite Fare requires payment for checked bags. for the first checked bag and Additional pieces of baggage are chargeable at INR 1000 per piece at the airport (or INR 900 pre-booked online), plus applicable excess weight charges. for the second bag.
- What is IndiGo's carry-on bag size limit?
- IndiGo carry-on allowance: 1 handbag up to 7 kg and 115 cm (L+W+H) allowed per passenger. 1 personal article (ladies' purse, laptop bag, or small infant bag) not weighing more than 3 kg
- Does IndiGo include free checked bags in economy?
- Yes, IndiGo includes at least one free checked bag in economy class. Domestic: 15 kg (1 piece). International: 20-30 kg depending on route. Lite Fare: 0 bags included.
- What is IndiGo's overweight baggage fee?
- INR 700 per kg for domestic flights. International rates vary by route (e.g., INR 1200 per kg for Dubai/Singapore).
- Can I bring sports equipment on IndiGo?
- Sports equipment (golf bags, bicycles, surfboards, skiing equipment) is considered Special Baggage. Fee is INR 2500 for domestic and INR 4000 for international flights, applied over and above any excess baggage charges.
- What are IndiGo baggage fees?
- IndiGo baggage fees are Free up to 15 kg for standard domestic fares. Lite Fare requires payment for checked bags. for the first checked bag and Additional pieces of baggage are chargeable at INR 1000 per piece at the airport (or INR 900 pre-booked online), plus applicable excess weight charges. for the second. Overweight bags (over 50 lbs) incur an additional fee of INR 700 per kg for domestic flights. International rates vary by route (e.g., INR 1200 per kg for Dubai/Singapore).. Baggage allowance varies by route (e.g., 20 kg for Bangkok/Bali, 30 kg for Dubai/Singapore, 46 kg for US codeshares). Maximum weight per piece is 32 kg.