flydubai vs IndiGo: fleets and facts compared
flydubai (United Arab Emirates) 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.
- 98flydubai fleet, as of 1 September 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: flydubai · IndiGo
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
flydubai fleet3 types
IndiGo fleet7 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
flydubai
flydubai's baggage pages set out the following. Hand baggage is included in every fare; checked baggage depends on the fare type.
- Economy hand baggage: one bag of up to 7 kg and 55 x 38 x 20 cm.
- Business Class hand baggage: two bags, 14 kg in total, each no more than 7 kg and 55 x 38 x 20 cm.
- Personal item: as part of the hand baggage allowance, one laptop bag, small handbag or satchel of up to 25 x 33 x 20 cm that fits under the seat in front.
- Checked baggage by fare: none on Economy Lite, 20 kg on Economy Value, 30 kg on Economy Flex, 40 kg in Business Class.
- Weight concept (flydubai bookings): up to three pieces sharing the total allowance, each under 32 kg and no more than 203 cm (height + width + depth); larger bags must go as cargo, except sports equipment.
- Piece concept (some partner-airline bookings): bags up to 150 cm; bags between 150 and 203 cm are charged as oversize.
- Infants: where the fare includes baggage, 5 kg of hand baggage (within 55 x 38 x 20 cm) and 10 kg of checked baggage.
Source: flydubai, "Hand baggage" and "Checked baggage" pages, 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, flydubai or IndiGo?
IndiGo has the larger published fleet. flydubai 98 aircraft (Press report, as of 1 September 2026); IndiGo 432 aircraft (Airline report (Q1 FY27 press release), as of 30 June 2026).
Is flydubai 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, flydubai in 2009.
Do flydubai and IndiGo share a hub airport?
Not in our data. flydubai lists DXB; IndiGo lists DEL, BOM, BLR, HYD, MAA and CCU.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.