How much baggage am I allowed to carry?
Free Baggage Allowance |
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Hand Baggage |
Check-in Baggage |
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Maximum Weight |
One handbag up to 7 kgs and 115 cms (L+W+H) allowed per passenger. Additionally, one personal article, such as ladies’ purse or a small bag containing laptop, not weighing more than 3 kgs. |
Domestic |
15kg allowance per person effective Oct 1st, 2020. For Double or MultiSeats bookings, extra 10 kg. Additional charges may apply for excess baggage. |
Maximum Weight |
One handbag up to 7 kgs and 115 cms (L+W+H), allowed per passenger. Additionally, one personal article, such as ladies’ purse or a small bag containing laptop, not weighing more than 3 kgs. |
Bangkok, Kathmandu, Male, Phuket, Bali |
20kg allowance per person, basis the sector and for Kathmandu. Additional excess baggage charges may apply. |
Jeddah |
30 kgs allowance per person, basis the sector including Zam Zam water* |
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Abu Dhabi, Almaty, Bahrain, Baku, Dammam, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, Sharjah, Tashkent, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Tbilisi,Jakarta |
30kg allowance per person, basis the sector. Additional excess baggage charges may apply. |
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Nairobi |
25kg per person |
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Jaffna |
15kg per person |
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India to Kuwait, Kuwait to India | Checked-in Baggage, weighing not more than a total of 30 (thirty) Kg, including carry of Cardboard box which should be suitably packed and within the prescribed dimensions (Dimension of a Checked-in Baggage must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches) (L+W+H). In ATRs, the dimension of a Checked-in Baggage must not exceed L 152 cm x W 58 cm x H 101 cm ) | ||
Maximum Weight |
Only one bag weighing not more than 7 kgs. |
For AU codeshare sectors |
Ex-Australia: 46kg per person (2 piece only**) Ex India: 30kg per person (2 piece only**) |
Maximum Weight |
Only one bag weighing not more than 8 kgs. |
For EU codeshare sectors |
30kg per person (2 piece only**) |
Maximum Weight |
Only one bag weighing not more than 8 kgs. |
For US codeshare sectors |
46kg per person (2 piece only**) |
Dimensions |
55cm x 35cm x 25cm |
158cm (62 inches) |
**Disclaimer: For checked-in baggage, maximum 23kg/piece would be allowed
*Disclaimer: In addition to the one piece of Hand Baggage permitted to be carried in accordance with the above, IndiGo will permit a Customer to carry one additional personal article such as ladies’ purse or a small bag containing laptop not weighing more than 3 kgs.
#Please note that if the payment is to be made in any other currency than Indian Rupee, the fee(s) will be calculated as per the conversion rate prevalent at the time of payment.
Terms and Conditions for purchasing prepaid excess baggage for International Connecting Flights:
Please note:
Hand Baggage can only be stored in the cabin subject to the availability of space in the overhead bin. In case of lack of availability of space, IndiGo provides you the option to leave your Hand Baggage at the side of the aircraft prior to departure and to reclaim it from the conveyor belts where Checked Baggage is normally received
Travel with us seamless even while you have excess baggage. Customers can book pre-paid excess Baggage allowance and pre-paid additional piece allowance (subject to a maximum of 2 pieces) up to one (1) hour prior to the scheduled departure of their flight, on the Website or through IndiGo’s call centre
Additonal Piece(s):
Domestic: Customer will also be required to pay per kg Excess Baggage Charges corresponding to the weight of the additional Checked-in Baggage.
Additional Per Piece |
Domestic Sector |
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Pre-Book Charges (Subject to Maximum of up to 2 Pieces) |
INR 900 |
Airport Charges |
INR 1000 |
International: Customer will also be required to pay per kg Excess Baggage Charges corresponding to the weight of the additional Checked-in Baggage.
Additional Per Piece |
International Sector |
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Pre-Book Charges (Subject to Maximum of up to 2 Pieces) |
INR 1800 |
Airport Charges |
INR 2000 |
What if I exceed my free baggage weight allowance?
Customers carrying more than the allowed baggage limit will be charged the following excess baggage fees at the time of check-in:... Read More...
Customers carrying more than the allowed baggage limit will be charged the following excess baggage fees at the time of check-in:
Domestic Travel | International Travel |
INR 600 per additional kg |
INR 600 (or as per base currency of reservation) per additional kg |
Pre-Paid Excess Baggage: Passengers can book pre-paid excess baggage up to 1 hour prior to the scheduled departure of their domestic flight via our website or call centre. Click here to know more.
What items are not permitted on an IndiGo flight?
Prohibited in Checked and Cabin baggage:... Read More...
Prohibited in Checked and Cabin baggage:
Prohibited items in Cabin Baggage:
*Passengers can carry one clear transparent resealable litre sized plastic bag containing small quantities of liquid items / gels / pastes/aerosols or items of a similar consistency. Liquids / gels / aerosols include but are not limited to beverages, shampoos, suntan lotions, creams, toothpastes, hair gels and hair sprays. The contents will be subject to screening and security checks and must comply with IndiGo's security guidelines about permissible objects.
Please note:
IndiGo recommends that all medication, valuables, fragile items, perishable items and precious items (cameras, jewelry, money, electronics, etc.) should be carried in Cabin Baggage and not in Checked Baggage. IndiGo shall not accept any responsibility for these items.
Are there any general advisories that I should keep in mind regarding my baggage?
Yes, there are many:
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Can I check-in for my onward flight at the point of departure and reclaim my checked-in baggage at the end of the entire journey, in case of connecting flight made by me in two different PNRs?
No. We do not offer a through check-in service on connections which were made by the passengers on two different PNRs. On arrival from the first fligh... Read More...
No. We do not offer a through check-in service on connections which were made by the passengers on two different PNRs. On arrival from the first flight, passengers must collect their luggage from the conveyer belt and check-in again for the connecting flight.
However, in cases where the domestic connection is offered by IndiGo in a single PNR, then a through check-in facility can be availed by passengers at the departure airport.
Please note: The option for through check-in is not available for international connecting flights even if the connection was made under a single PNR. On arrival from the first flight, passengers must collect their luggage from the conveyer belt and check-in again for the connecting flight.
Carriage of Alcoholic beverages?
Passengers may carry upto 5 Liters of alcoholic beverages as part of their checked-in baggage, provided the following conditions are met:... Read More...
Passengers may carry upto 5 Liters of alcoholic beverages as part of their checked-in baggage, provided the following conditions are met:
If the alcoholic beverage contains 24% or less alcohol by volume the above limitation of 5 Liters does not apply.
The alcoholic beverages is also permitted in carry-on baggage when purchased from the Airport Security Hold Area and should be placed in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag of a maximum capacity not exceeding 1 Liter. The indicative size of the 1 Liter bag is: 20.5 cm x 20.5 cm or 25 cm x 15 cm or equivalent. The containers must fit comfortably within the bag, which should be fully closed.
The passengers must comply with other applicable state / national regulations, if any.
What items are considered as special baggage and how can I carry them?
The following items are considered as Special Baggage: Sports/Skiing equipment Golf bags Bicycles Surf boards LCD and LED TVs of size more than 9... Read More...
The following items are considered as Special Baggage:
Sports/Skiing equipment
Golf bags
Bicycles
Surf boards
LCD and LED TVs of size more than 99.06 cms (size up to 81.28 cm for ex-Riyadh flights)
Other large and/or odd-sized items, including cartons, whose dimensions (L+W+H) exceed 158 cms
IndiGo will levy a fee of INR 1200 (or equivalent in foreign currency) for Domestic flights and INR 2500 (or equivalent in foreign currency) for International flights , for any Special Baggage that is submitted as Checked Baggage. This fee will be applied over and above any Excess Baggage charges that might be applicable.
Please note:
Jewelry: IndiGo does not hold any liability on carrying cash or jewellery but it is subject to clearance by the airport regulatory authorities.
Musical Instruments: Carriage of musical instruments is allowed in our Domestic and International flights at no additional cost. Guitar, if packed in soft cases, can be carried in hand baggage, however other instruments like., Piano, Violin, Drum, Harmonium, Keyboard etc., have to be properly packed and can be carried in Check-in baggage only.
If you wish to carry an oversized item on board like., Cello, Sitar, Venna etc., which will fit safely in a seat, you must purchase an additional seat on that flight, subject to availability and applicable fares. However, IndiGo reserves the right to refuse carrying of any large item(s) which we feel may present a safety risk.
What are the baggage allowances for Stretch customers?
Stretch customers are allowed up to 30 kg of check-in baggage in two pieces, while Stretch+ customers may bring up to 40 kg in two pieces. Both catego... Read More...
Stretch customers are allowed up to 30 kg of check-in baggage in two pieces, while Stretch+ customers may bring up to 40 kg in two pieces. Both categories permit one piece of hand baggage up to 12 kg.
What is the infant baggage allowance for Stretch Customers
Infant Baggage Allowance for Stretch customers is 7 Kgs cabin baggage. There is no Check-in baggage allowance for the infants... Read More...
Infant Baggage Allowance for Stretch customers is 7 Kgs cabin baggage. There is no Check-in baggage allowance for the infants
Will there be any additional fees for excess baggage for Stretch?
Yes, there are nominal fees for excess checked-in baggage, applicable in the following cases:... Read More...
Yes, there are nominal fees for excess checked-in baggage, applicable in the following cases:
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