IndiGo hikes infant fee to ₹3,000, excess baggage rate to ₹800/kg on domestic flights
Synopsis
IndiGo has quietly but meaningfully hiked the cost of travelling with infants, excess baggage, and other domestic services — with the infant fee jumping 50% to ₹3,000 and excess baggage rising to ₹800/kg. For families and frequent travellers, the cumulative impact on total trip cost could be significant even without a base fare increase.
Key Takeaways
IndiGo has revised ancillary service charges for domestic flights effective 17 September 2026 .
The infant travel fee has increased from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 for infants aged three days to two years.
Excess baggage charges have risen from ₹700/kg to ₹800/kg on domestic routes.
The unaccompanied minor service fee has gone up from ₹5,000 to ₹5,999 .
Combined priority check-in and boarding fee increased from ₹450 to ₹650 .
The travel certificate fee has been raised from ₹200 to ₹300 .
IndiGo has revised upward the charges for several ancillary services on domestic flights, effective from 17 September 2026, with passengers now facing higher fees for infant travel, excess baggage, unaccompanied minors, priority services, and travel certificates. The fare hike affects optional and passenger-related services even as basic airfares remain unchanged.
Infant and Unaccompanied Minor Fees
The fee for an infant travelling with an accompanying adult on domestic IndiGo flights has risen to ₹3,000, up from the earlier ₹2,000 — an increase of ₹1,000. The revised charge applies to infants aged more than three days and up to two years.
Under IndiGo's existing rules, infants cannot occupy a separate seat and must travel on the lap of an accompanying adult, with only one infant permitted per adult passenger. The infant fee must be paid at the time of booking, and passengers may be required to carry valid proof of the child's age during travel.
Separately, the airline has raised the fee for its unaccompanied minor service from ₹5,000 to ₹5,999. This service covers children travelling without an adult companion and is subject to IndiGo's eligibility and travel regulations.
Excess Baggage Charges Revised
Passengers carrying luggage beyond their permitted allowance on domestic routes will now be charged ₹800 per kg, compared to the earlier rate of ₹700 per kg. The revision translates to an additional ₹100 per kilogram above the applicable baggage allowance, which could add up quickly for travellers with significantly overweight bags.
Priority Services and Travel Certificate Fees
IndiGo has also revised the combined fee for priority check-in and priority boarding, raising it to ₹650 from ₹450 — an increase of ₹200. Passengers who opt for faster queue access at airports will need to factor in this higher cost.
Additionally, the travel certificate fee has been raised from ₹200 to ₹300, a ₹100 increase for passengers requiring documentation of their travel.
Impact on Passengers and Broader Context
The revisions come as Indian carriers continue to recalibrate ancillary revenue streams following post-pandemic cost pressures, including higher fuel prices and increased airport charges. Notably, IndiGo — India's largest airline by market share — has in recent years steadily expanded its fee structure for add-on services, a strategy common among low-cost carriers globally.
While the base airfare remains unaffected, families with young children, travellers with heavy luggage, or those requiring special services will see a meaningful increase in their total travel cost. Passengers are advised to verify the applicable charges at the time of booking to avoid surprises at the airport.
It remains to be seen whether competing domestic carriers will follow with similar revisions in the coming weeks.
Point of View
Meaning passengers bear the full burden of each revision cycle. As IndiGo commands the largest domestic market share, its pricing decisions set de facto benchmarks that rivals often follow — making these hikes a sector-wide concern, not just an IndiGo one.
NationPress
17 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new IndiGo infant travel fee for domestic flights?
IndiGo has increased the infant travel fee to ₹3,000 from the earlier ₹2,000 for domestic flights. The revised charge applies to infants aged more than three days and up to two years travelling on the lap of an accompanying adult.
What is IndiGo's new excess baggage charge per kg on domestic routes?
IndiGo now charges ₹800 per kg for excess baggage on domestic flights, up from the earlier ₹700 per kg. Passengers carrying luggage beyond their permitted allowance will pay an additional ₹100 per kilogram compared to before.
How much does IndiGo charge for the unaccompanied minor service now?
The fee for IndiGo's unaccompanied minor service has been raised to ₹5,999 from the earlier ₹5,000. The service applies to children travelling without an accompanying adult and is subject to the airline's eligibility rules.
What has changed in IndiGo's priority check-in and boarding fee?
IndiGo has raised the combined priority check-in and priority boarding fee to ₹650 from ₹450, an increase of ₹200. Passengers who opt for faster queue access at airports will need to account for this higher charge at the time of booking.
Does the IndiGo fee hike affect basic airfares?
No, the revised charges apply only to optional and passenger-related ancillary services, not to base airfares. However, the cumulative impact on total travel cost can be significant for families with infants, travellers with heavy baggage, or those needing special services.
