Flying IndiGo soon? Keen to understand the airline’s baggage allowance? In this guide, we’ve done the hard work for you. Here, we break down cabin and checked bag allowances, size limits and extra baggage fees. And we’ve even got some tips for a smooth journey too.

IndiGo cabin baggage allowance

What you can carry on board

When you fly with IndiGo, you can bring two items into the cabin with you. The airline’s cabin baggage allowance allows for one cabin bag (55cm x 35cm x 25cm) weighing up to 7 kg to be stowed in the overhead locker and one personal item (45cm x 35cm x 20cm) – like a handbag or laptop bag – weighing up to 3 kg which should fit under the seat in front. This applies to both domestic and international flights.

The airline also allows passengers to carry special assistance items as cabin baggage, including:

• A collapsible wheelchair

• One pair of crutches

• Any other prosthetic item

Passengers can carry liquids up to a maximum volume of 100ml each in different containers, which can be comfortably fitted into a resealable, transparent, plastic bag.

IndiGo Cabin bag size limits

IndiGo checked baggage allowance

Understanding your checked baggage limits

The checked baggage allowance on IndiGo varies by route. If you’re booked on a domestic flight on IndiGo Airlines, you’re permitted to carry 15 kg of checked-in baggage. For international flights, depending on the destination, passengers are allowed a check-in baggage allowance of 20, 25, or 30 kg. It’s important to check your ticket to understand your exact allowance before you fly, as excess baggage fees apply if you exceed the limit. If you know you’re going to be over the limit, it makes sense to pre-book extra luggage rather than paying at the airport.

*depending on destination. For more details, see IndiGo's destination specific baggage allowance.

In case there is a combination of flights, and the IndiGo domestic sector is connecting to the IndiGo international sector or vice versa, IndiGo’s free baggage allowance for the international sector applies. In the case of the IndiGo domestic sector connecting to another airline to or from an international destination, the check-in baggage allowance shall be 15 kg in line with IndiGo’s domestic baggage policy.

Special baggage on IndiGo

Travelling with sports equipment or musical instruments?

As well as the usual baggage you would take on a flight, there are occasions when you might need to bring special luggage.

IndiGo classifies items like golf bags, surfboards, bicycles, large TVs (over 99.06 cm), and other bulky items as “special baggage”. For checking-in special baggage, IndiGo Airlines charges:

• INR 2,000 for domestic flights

• INR 3,500 for international flights

These special baggage fees are in addition to any excess baggage charges you might incur for exceeding the standard weight or piece limits.

You’re also permitted to take your musical instrument on your travels with you. Restrictions change depending on which instrument you play.

• Guitars: Guitars packed in soft cases can be carried for free on both domestic and international flights.

• Other instruments: All other musical instruments must be checked in and are subject to the special baggage fees outlined above.

In some cases, you might be able to bring an oversized item that doesn't fit standard dimensions in the IndiGo cabin with you. To do this:

• Contact IndiGo directly: This is not a service you can book online. You'll need to call IndiGo's customer care number.

• Airline discretion: IndiGo will assess if the item can be safely secured to a seat.

• Purchase an extra seat: If approved, you will need to purchase an additional seat to accommodate the oversized item.

Now you’re up to date on IndiGo’s baggage allowance, you can start planning your trip with confidence.

Note: All information is sourced from IndiGo. All information true as of January 2025.