Akasa Air vs IndiGo: fleets and facts compared
Akasa Air (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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru as a hub or base.
- 43Akasa Air fleet, as of 23 October 2026
- 432IndiGo fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 2shared hubs
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: BOM and BLR.
Data last updated: Akasa Air · IndiGo
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Akasa Air fleet1 type
IndiGo fleet7 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Akasa Air
Akasa Air's baggage page sets out the following free allowances (sizes and weights only).
- Hand baggage: one bag up to 7 kg and 115 cm (L+W+H), on both domestic and international flights.
- Personal item: one extra item that fits under the seat in front, up to 3 kg, such as a handbag, laptop bag or camera bag.
- Checked baggage, domestic: 15 kg per passenger, one piece only.
- Checked baggage, international: up to 30 kg in up to two pieces, except Phuket and Hanoi, where it is one piece of 20 kg.
- Checked bag limits: each bag no more than 158 cm (L+W+H) and no more than 32 kg.
- Student fares: one checked bag of up to 25 kg, domestic only.
- Infants: a 7 kg / 115 cm hand bag and no checked allowance, plus one stroller or pram free of charge.
Source: Akasa Air "Baggage" page, 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, Akasa Air or IndiGo?
IndiGo has the larger published fleet. Akasa Air 43 aircraft (Airline report, as of 23 October 2026); IndiGo 432 aircraft (Airline report (Q1 FY27 press release), as of 30 June 2026).
Is Akasa Air 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?
IndiGo was founded in 2006, Akasa Air in 2022.
Do Akasa Air and IndiGo share a hub airport?
Yes: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.