AirAsia vs IndiGo: fleets and facts compared
AirAsia (Malaysia) 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 are among the larger low-cost airlines in Asia in our directory.
- 111AirAsia fleet, as of 1 July 2026
- 432IndiGo fleet, as of 30 June 2026
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Data last updated: AirAsia · IndiGo
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
AirAsia fleet5 types
IndiGo fleet7 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
AirAsia
AirAsia's support centre publishes the following rules for AirAsia flights. Sizes and weights only.
- Cabin baggage: two pieces with a combined weight of no more than 7 kg.
- Main cabin bag: no larger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm including handles, wheels and side pockets, and must fit in the overhead locker.
- Small bag: one laptop bag, handbag, backpack or similar, no larger than 40 x 30 x 10 cm, fitting under the seat in front.
- Infants under two: no cabin baggage allowance; children from two get the standard allowance. Strollers being used by the child travel free as checked baggage.
- Checked baggage: not included on basic fares; included with Value Pack, Premium Flex and Premium Flatbed bookings, and on some routes such as Dhaka. Pre-bookable allowances go up to 60 kg depending on route.
- Per-bag limits (when more than 30 kg is booked): each bag no more than 119 x 81 x 119 cm and 32 kg. No single item over 32 kg is accepted.
Since 13 April 2026 the Xtra Carry-On add-on must be pre-booked online; at airport counters only 3 kg of extra cabin weight (10 kg in total) can be bought. Source: AirAsia support articles on cabin and checked baggage, read on 24 October 2026.
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, AirAsia or IndiGo?
IndiGo has the larger published fleet. AirAsia 111 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 July 2026); IndiGo 432 aircraft (Airline report (Q1 FY27 press release), as of 30 June 2026).
Is AirAsia 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?
AirAsia was founded in 1996, IndiGo in 2006.
Do AirAsia and IndiGo share a hub airport?
Not in our data. AirAsia lists KUL, BKI, PEN, KCH and JHB; IndiGo lists DEL, BOM, BLR, HYD, MAA and CCU.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.