What is allowed in check-in baggage in IndiGo?

The checked-in baggage policy of Indigo

Indigo is one of the world's fastest-growing and most preferred passenger airlines in India. Its check-in baggage policy can be confusing sometimes, as it has different rules for different places. So, if you are also planning to travel on Indigo flights, you should know all about its check-in baggage policy for easy and smooth boarding. This article will provide all the essential information a person should know while planning a trip with Indigo.

What is allowed in check-in baggage in IndiGo?

During checked-in baggage, a person is allowed to carry alcoholic drinks up to 5 litres, provided with the following conditions:

1. The beverage should be packed appropriately in retail packaging to prevent leaks or damage.
2. The alcohol content in the beverage can't be more than 70% of the content.
3. Any beverage that contains 24% or less alcohol content is not entitled to fulfill the above limitations. 

• One stroller or baby pram per infant is allowed without charge.
• You can even carry arms and ammunition in your luggage, but if you carry any arms or explosive substances, you should inform security before baggage screening or check-in. Concealment is treated as an offense under the Aircraft Act and Rules.
• You can carry all other items that are not considered a threat to security. Prohibited commodities include:

1. Compressed gases include deeply refrigerated, flammable, non-flammable, and poisonous gases.
2. Harmful articles like acid, alkalis, mercury, wet cell batteries, and any other article that contains mercury.
3. All flammable liquids and solids are prohibited, including lighter refills, fuel, matches, paints, thinners, fire-lighters, radioactive material, briefcases, and attache cases with installed alarm devices.
4. Poisons and contagious items like insecticides, weed killers, and live virus material.
5. Fish and other sea foods, animals, birds, and insects in any form, either alive or dead, frozen or dried or cooked.
6. Anything that possesses or can possess or emit a conspicuous or offensive odor.
7. The prohibited list also includes any other dangerous commodities, such as magnetized, offensive, or irritating materials.

Note: All prohibited and restricted items are liable to be removed by security, and you may not be in a position to gain such removed items

Indigo check-in baggage rules

• Dimensions—The dimensions of the luggage, including length, width, and breadth, should not exceed 158 cm i.e. (62 inches. 
• An infant or a ticketed child cannot carry check-in baggage but can bring carry-on baggage with some restrictions.
• Weight- The weight policy differs for different flights. All of its details are given in subsequent sections.

Indigo check-in baggage rules for domestic flights

• A person can carry 15 kg of luggage on domestic flights.
• Only one piece of check-in baggage is allowed.
• For double or multiseat bookings, you can bring an extra 10 kg.
• For any surplus over 15 kg of luggage, an additional amount of INR 600 would be charged.
• Excess baggage charges are non-refundable.
• Additional baggage can be charged either online or at the airport.

Can I carry more than 15 kg on an IndiGo flight?

Yes, you can carry more than 15 kg of luggage on every international flight except to Jaffna. But on domestic flights and the flight for Jaffna, you are allowed to take only 15 kg for free. If you want to bring extra luggage, you have to pay an additional fee, ranging from INR 400 to 800, depending upon the weight and route. If you're planning to book a flight with Indigo Airlines, make sure to check their baggage policies before you travel.

Does IndiGo allow 25 kg of baggage?

Yes, many international flights allow you to carry more than 25 kg of luggage. But if you are traveling domestically or you are on flights like Jaffna, Bangkok, Mauritius, Kathmandu, Male, Phuket, and Bali, you can’t exceed your free luggage of more than 25 kg for free. To carry more than 25 kg on these flights, you have to pay more for the extra luggage depending on the weight of the luggage and the route.

Can I take two bags as checked baggage on IndiGo?

Yes, you can take two bags as checked baggage, but only after paying a certain amount for extra baggage, as determined by the authority. Otherwise, you are allowed just one piece of baggage as check-in baggage for free.

Hopefully, all your queries and issues regarding the IndiGo flight check-in baggage policy are solved. Now, you can quickly check this inclusive list of the things that you are required to know and make your packing easy. Have a happy and safe journey.

Note: IndiGo Airlines tends to change these rules. Please visit the official website for any new updates.