Air India Express vs IndiGo: fleets and facts compared
Air India Express (India) and IndiGo (India) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, Indira Gandhi International Airport and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as a hub or base.
- 107Air India Express fleet, as of 1 August 2026
- 432IndiGo fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 3shared hubs
- India · Hubs BLR · DEL · BOM · founded 2005Active
- India · Hubs DEL · BOM · BLR +3 · founded 2006Active
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Shared hubs, outlined above: BLR, DEL and BOM.
Data last updated: Air India Express · IndiGo
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Air India Express fleet5 types
IndiGo fleet7 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Air India Express
Air India Express sets out its domestic baggage rules in its baggage FAQ. Sizes and weights only; international allowances vary by route and are shown on the booking.
- Cabin bag: one piece of up to 7 kg, which must include any laptop and personal items, with maximum dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm including handles, wheels and side pockets. Items strapped or tied together are not counted as one piece.
- Extra cabin allowance (Xtra Carry-On add-on): two cabin pieces with a combined weight of no more than 12 kg, or one piece of up to 12 kg.
- Checked bag: Xpress Lite fares include no checked bag. Other fares include one piece of up to 15 kg. Extra checked allowance can be pre-booked in steps of 3, 5, 10, 15 or 25 kg.
- Checked bag size: each bag must not exceed 81 x 119 x 119 cm (height x width x depth).
Source: Air India Express "FAQ: Domestic & International Baggage" page, read on 24 October 2026. The general add-ons page lists the baggage products but not the weights.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
IndiGo
IndiGo's baggage pages give the following free allowances. Sizes and weights only; the airline notes the most accurate allowance is on your booking.
- Cabin bag: one piece up to 7 kg, maximum 55 x 35 x 25 cm and no more than 115 cm in total (L+W+H), including wheels and handles.
- Personal item: one additional article such as a handbag or laptop bag, up to 3 kg.
- Checked bag, domestic flights: 15 kg per person.
- Checked bag, international: depends on the route, for example 20 kg to Bangkok, Bali, Kathmandu, Male and Phuket, 25 kg to Nairobi, and 30 kg to most Gulf, Central Asian, South-east Asian and European points served. Codeshare sectors have their own piece-based rules, with a 23 kg maximum per piece.
- Checked bag size: up to 158 cm (L+W+H); on ATR aircraft no more than 152 x 58 x 101 cm.
- Infants: a 7 kg / 115 cm hand bag and no checked allowance, plus one stroller or pram free.
Source: IndiGo "Baggage Allowance" and "Cabin Baggage" pages, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Air India Express or IndiGo?
IndiGo has the larger published fleet. Air India Express 107 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 August 2026); IndiGo 432 aircraft (Airline report (Q1 FY27 press release), as of 30 June 2026).
Is Air India Express cheaper than IndiGo?
Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.
Which airline is older?
Air India Express was founded in 2005, IndiGo in 2006.
Do Air India Express and IndiGo share a hub airport?
Yes: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.