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IndiGo vs SpiceJet Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for IndiGo and SpiceJet side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
IndiGo
- Cabin bag: 1 hand bag up to 7 kg, dimensions 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm (official Terms page); includes laptop and duty-free bags
- Cabin weight: 7.0 kg
- Checked (Economy (standard, Conditions of Carriage)): 15 kg, limited to 1 piece
- Prepaid vs airport: Additional pieces are cheaper pre-booked (INR 1,800) than at the airport (INR 2,000) on international sectors, per the Conditions of Carriage
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SpiceJet
- Cabin bag: 1 piece up to 7 kg; Boeing 55x35x25 cm (total 115 cm), Q400 50x35x23 cm (total 108 cm)
- Personal item: Laptop bag, ladies' purse or duty-free bag included within the 7 kg total (duty-free bag international only)
- Cabin weight: 7.0 kg
- Checked (Economy (domestic)): 1 piece, up to 15 kg; overall dimensions 158 cm (L+W+H)
- Prepaid vs airport: Official excess page: pre-purchasing offers discounted rates compared to airport prices; excess over pre-purchased allowance at airport is charged at airport rates (separate Fees and Charges page)
The short verdict
By cabin volume and weight the two are closely matched — the real difference is in the fare tables below.
Both airlines count baggage differently across fares, so compare the checked tables before you book the cheaper ticket: a fare with no bag included can end up costing more.
IndiGo checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (standard, Conditions of Carriage) | 15 kg, limited to 1 piece |
| IndiGoStretch / Stretch (Conditions of Carriage) | 30 kg, limited to 2 pieces |
| IndiGoStretch+ / Business (Conditions of Carriage) | 40 kg, limited to 2 pieces |
| Economy (international, Terms page) | 20 kg general; up to 30 kg to/from Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Doha, Dubai, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Yangon; Jeddah 25 kg (+5L Zamzam water from Jeddah); Singapore-Tiruchirappalli/Chennai 30 kg |
Max 32 kg in any single checked piece (regulatory). Double/Triple/MultiSeat bookings get extra 10 kg, allowing 2 pieces. Domestic free allowance stated as 15 kg in Conditions of Carriage.
SpiceJet checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (domestic) | 1 piece, up to 15 kg; overall dimensions 158 cm (L+W+H) |
| Economy (international - Bangkok, Kathmandu, Phuket) | 2 pieces, total 20 kg |
| Economy (international - Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Jeddah) | 2 pieces, total 30 kg; +5 litres Zamzam water from Jeddah to India |
| International-to-International via India | 2 pieces, total 30 kg |
Passengers on same PNR may combine checked baggage; each bag max 32 kg.
Official source: IndiGo baggage policy — official website
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Official source: SpiceJet baggage policy — official website
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.