Posted on Friday, February 11th, 2022 by Navneet Kaur 13 comments
Have you ever wondered whether you have more baggage allowances when travelling on an international flight or a domestic one? It’s common for people to assume that international flights offer higher maximums for checked luggage and carry-ons because of the longer duration. The truth is that the rules are precisely the same for both: each passenger is allowed to bring one personal item and one carry-on. Baggage allowances can vary widely. As a result, it’s essential to understand what you’re allowed to bring on the plane and how much is permitted.
The amount of baggage an airline will allow for a particular flight depends on the class you are flying. An airline’s baggage allowance can confuse customers, but it is essential to the overall travel experience. Indigo Airlines baggage allowance is specific regarding the weight and size of the bags that each traveller can bring on board. Here, we’ll explain what does and does not count as a piece of luggage when travelling with an Indigo airline.
One of the most trusted names in the aviation industry, IndiGo Airlines is a low-cost carrier based in Gurgaon. The airline was founded in 2005 by Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal and has consistently grown ever since. India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo has played a key role in changing the face of air travel in India. IndiGo prides itself on customer service, affordability, and an extensive route network.
IndiGo has simplified the check-in process for its passengers with its new web check-in facility, which allows customers to check-in online without standing in long queues to get their boarding passes. However, the next step is essential and must be followed precisely to ensure a smooth flight.
As per Indigo Airlines baggage allowance policies, passengers can take one checked bag and one personal item with them, and equipment and clothing do not count as separate items. Also, your carry-on baggage should fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Hand Baggage | Check-in Baggage | ||
Maximum Weight | One handbag up to 7 kg and 115 cm (L+W+H) will be allowed per customer. It is recommended to place it on board or under the front seat. | Domestic Flights | 15 kg per person (1 piece only) with effect from October 1, 2020. For double or multiseat booking, an additional 10kg. Additional charges may apply for extra baggage. |
Maximum Weight | Only one bag weighing no more than 7 kg. | International Flights | Depending on the area, the allowance of 20 kg / 25 kg / 30 kg per person (2 pieces only) is applicable. INR 2000 per piece will be chargeable at the airport, and additional baggage charges may apply. |
Dimensions | 55cm x 35cm x 25cm | 158cm (62 inches)(Length + Width + Height) |
The free checked baggage limit offered by Indigo Airlines has been capped at 15 kg for all domestic flights. For international flights to Bangkok, Kathmandu and Singapore, this limit is 20 kg, while for other international flights to Dubai and Muscat, the limit has been fixed at 30 kg. In addition, the dimensions (L + W + H) of a single piece of luggage are not permitted to exceed 158 cm or 62 inches, and IndiGo allows a maximum weight of 32 kg for one checked baggage.
Every passenger travelling through Indigo Airlines can carry one backpack and one personal belonging like a handbag, one laptop bag, one briefcase etc. According to airline policy, carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat n in front of the flyer. All carry-on luggage must not weigh more than 7 kg, and its dimensions must not exceed 115 cm. The passenger should not require any assistance lifting the carry-on bag and putting it in the overhead bin during the journey.
In any case, when the baggage exceeds the weight allowed for the free allowance, the passenger is charged a uniform rate of ₹250 per kg, irrespective of the type of baggage, carry-on or checked in. However, it has been fixed at ₹525 per kg of extra baggage for international flights. In addition to the flat rate, Rs 1500 is charged if the luggage is more than 5 kg and weighs more than 10 kg.
In order to facilitate the economical purchase of excess baggage, the following prepaid additional baggage slabs are offered by Indigo Airlines to international passengers:
Baggage (International) | 3kg Pre-paid | 5kg Pre-paid | 10kg Pre-paid | 15kg Pre-paid | 20kg Pre-paid | 30kg Pre-paid | At Airport Per Kg |
Bangkok/Phuket | ₹ 898 | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2993 | ₹ 4489 | ₹ 5985 | ₹ 8978 | ₹ 315 |
India to Bangkok/Phuket | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2494 | ₹ 4988 | ₹ 7481 | ₹ 9975 | ₹ 14963 | ₹ 525 |
India to Chengdu / Guangzhou | ₹ 2850 | ₹ 4750 | ₹ 9500 | ₹ 14250 | ₹ 19000 | ₹ 28500 | ₹ 1000 |
India to Colombo | ₹ 1881 | ₹ 3135 | ₹ 6270 | ₹ 9405 | ₹ 12540 | ₹ 18810 | ₹ 660 |
India to Dhaka | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2494 | ₹ 4988 | ₹ 7481 | ₹ 9975 | ₹ 14963 | ₹ 525 |
India to Doha | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2494 | ₹ 4988 | ₹ 7481 | ₹ 9975 | ₹ 14963 | ₹ 525 |
India to Dubai/ Sharjah / Abu Dhabi | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2494 | ₹ 4988 | ₹ 7481 | ₹ 9975 | ₹ 14963 | ₹ 525 |
India to Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2494 | ₹ 4988 | ₹ 7481 | ₹ 9975 | ₹ 14963 | ₹ 525 |
India to Hongkong | ₹ 3705 | ₹ 6175 | ₹ 12350 | ₹ 18525 | ₹ 24700 | ₹ 37050 | ₹ 1300 |
India to Istanbul | ₹ 2850 | ₹ 4750 | ₹ 9500 | ₹ 14250 | ₹ 19000 | ₹ 28500 | ₹ 1000 |
India to Kathmandu | ₹ 1140 | ₹ 1900 | ₹ 3800 | ₹ 5700 | ₹ 7600 | ₹ 11400 | ₹ 400 |
India to Kuala Lumpur | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2494 | ₹ 4988 | ₹ 7481 | ₹ 9975 | ₹ 14963 | ₹ 525 |
India to Kuwait | ₹ 2850 | ₹ 4750 | ₹ 9500 | ₹ 14250 | ₹ 19000 | ₹ 28500 | ₹ 1000 |
India to Male | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2494 | ₹ 4988 | ₹ 7481 | ₹ 9975 | ₹ 14963 | ₹ 525 |
India to Muscat | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2494 | ₹ 4988 | ₹ 7481 | ₹ 9975 | ₹ 14963 | ₹ 525 |
India to Riyadh/ Jeddha | ₹ 2565 | ₹ 4275 | ₹ 8550 | ₹ 12825 | ₹ 17100 | ₹ 25650 | ₹ 900 |
India to Singapore | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2494 | ₹ 4988 | ₹ 7481 | ₹ 9975 | ₹ 14963 | ₹ 525 |
India to Yangon | ₹ 1496 | ₹ 2494 | ₹ 4988 | ₹ 7481 | ₹ 9975 | ₹ 14963 | ₹ 525 |
If you wish to take on board a more oversized item that will fit securely in one seat, you will need to purchase an additional seat on that flight, subject to availability and applicable fares. However, Indigo reserves the right to refuse to carry any large item(s) that we believe may present a security risk.
A passenger who requires a fully collapsible wheelchair and crutches and braces or another prosthetic device may board items such as cabin baggage, provided the passenger is dependent on them. Indigo Airlines baggage allowance has limited liability in respect of fragile goods.
The following items are considered particular goods:
Indigo airline 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 deposited as checked baggage. This charge will apply to any additional baggage charges as appropriate.
Indigo airline assumes no obligation to carry cash or jewellery but is subject to clearance by airport regulatory authorities.
You can carry musical instruments on domestic and international flights at no extra cost. If packed in a soft case, guitars may be considered hand baggage; however, other tools must be adequately packed and can only be carried in check-in baggage.
Indigo does not consent to the carriage of pets or animals of any kind on its flights; However, guide dogs for the blind are exempt from this rule. In the case of a guide dog, the flyer must contact the airlines before the flight. It should be noted that the guide dog must be trained appropriately, muzzled and restrained and will not be seated for the flight duration. The traveller should bring a moisture-wicking mat to place under the dog.
Customers are solely responsible for transporting their handbags or personal belongings, and Indigo is not liable for any loss/damage caused to the customer’s baggage. Any receipt of the baggage without complaint at the end of the journey shall be prima facie evidence that the baggage has been delivered correctly and in good condition. A Customer who leaves the baggage delivery area without notifying the Indigo airlines representative that the bag is lost or damaged shall be deemed to have received their bag correctly and in good condition.
Indigo airlines recommend that all medicines, valuables, fragile items, perishables and valuables (cameras, jewellery, money, electronics, etc.) be carried in Cabin Baggage and not in Checked Baggage. Indigo Airlines will not accept any responsibility for these items.
Baggage allowance for air travel is something that all travellers are aware of. But, only a few of them know the rules and regulations behind it. As a result, they pay a few extra bucks to the airlines during check-in. Travanya helps you understand how much weight you can carry with your baggage when flying with Indigo airlines within and outside India.
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Hey. Can I combine my luggage if I have a common pnr? For example, I have 4 tickets on a pnr. Can I have combined luggage of 40 kgs of 3 different suitcases
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Thank you for reaching out. The baggage allowance is based on the passenger’s booking and cannot be pooled or shared with anyone. However, if you have a booking with multiple members under a single PNR (also known as a split PNR booking), you can combine the baggage allowance for all passengers. Rest, we recommend you to directly contact the concerned airline’s customer service for better understanding. Hope this helps!
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I will be travelling on Indigo from baku to mangalore for a 1 month vacation. As there are no direct flights to mangalore, i will be travelling on 2 pnr’s. First being baku to bangalore via delhi and the second being bangalore to mangalore. I have 30 kgs of baggage allowance till bangalore. Will the international baggage allowance of international flight from first pnr apply to my second pnr as well?? In my second journey i am having 15 kgs only. Pls let me know.
Hello Rahul ji,
In your case, if you have a 30 kg baggage allowance on your international flight from Baku to Bangalore via Delhi, this allowance typically applies only for that specific journey. When you board your domestic flight from Bangalore to Mangalore, which is on a separate PNR, you will be subject to IndiGo’s domestic baggage allowance policy. IndiGo’s domestic baggage allowance usually permits a certain weight limit for checked baggage, which can vary depending on the fare type you’ve booked. Since you mentioned having 15 kgs for your second journey, it’s essential to confirm the specific baggage allowance for your domestic IndiGo flight from Bangalore to Mangalore based on your ticket type.
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Hi,
We are planning to travel as family of 2 adults and 2 child fromchennai to madurai. So altogether baggage allowance is 60kg. Can we carry 3 suitcases and altogether makes 60kg or each suitcase should contain 15kg?
Thanks
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Hi Pawanpreet,
Is a student permitted to check-in 2 suitcases of total 25kg in Indigo?
Regards,
Hi Susan,
We would like to know more details regarding your travel. If you are travelling domestically, only 15kg per person is allowed in one suitcase only with 7kgs of hand baggage. If you are travelling to an international destination then the check-in baggage allowance may differ from city to city. For further details, we suggest you get in touch with Indigo’s helpline number.
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