IndiGo Fleet — Aircraft Types & Hub Structure
IndiGo is India's largest airline by passengers carried and fleet size.
Fleet at a glance
| Total fleet size (approx) | 420 |
|---|---|
| Carrier type | Low-cost carrier (LCC) |
| Primary hub | Delhi (DEL) |
| Other hubs | Mumbai (BOM), Bangalore (BLR), Hyderabad (HYD), Kolkata (CCU), Chennai (MAA) |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Carrier code | 6E |
| Country of registration | India |
Aircraft types operated by IndiGo
A320neo
Single-aisle narrowbody, 180-186 seats economy-only configuration. 15% more fuel-efficient than the A320ceo. Range ~6,500 km.
A321neo
Stretched A320neo with 220-232 seats. Longer-range than A320neo (~7,400 km). Used on India-Gulf/Southeast Asia routes.
A320ceo
Older A320 variant (Classic Engine Option). 174-186 seats. Being phased out in favour of A320neo.
ATR 72
Twin-turboprop regional aircraft. 68-78 seats. Used for short routes (under 90 minutes), often to tier-2/3 Indian airports.
Aircraft type list is current as of May 2026. Fleet composition evolves continuously as airlines retire older aircraft and induct new variants.
IndiGo hub network
IndiGo bases the largest concentration of aircraft and crew at Delhi (DEL), with additional operational bases at Mumbai (BOM), Bangalore (BLR), Hyderabad (HYD), Kolkata (CCU), Chennai (MAA). Flights to/from hub airports operate at higher daily frequencies than non-hub destinations, and connecting flights typically route through these hub cities.
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View IndiGo routes & faresFrequently asked questions
How many aircraft does IndiGo have?
IndiGo operates approximately 420 aircraft as of May 2026. The fleet composition includes A320neo, A321neo, A320ceo, ATR 72. Fleet counts change continuously as airlines add new aircraft and retire older ones — for the latest exact figure, check IndiGo's investor relations page or DGCA's airline data portal.
What aircraft types does IndiGo operate?
IndiGo operates A320neo, A321neo, A320ceo, ATR 72. As a low-cost carrier, the fleet is typically standardised on one or two narrowbody families to minimise crew-training and parts costs.
Where is IndiGo's main hub?
IndiGo's primary hub is Delhi (DEL). Other major hubs include Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai. Hubs are the airports where the airline bases the largest concentration of aircraft, crew, and maintenance operations — flights connect through hubs more frequently than non-hub airports.
Is IndiGo part of any airline alliance?
IndiGo is not currently a member of any of the three major global airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, oneworld). It operates a network of bilateral codeshare partnerships instead.
Does IndiGo operate wide-body or narrowbody aircraft?
IndiGo operates primarily narrowbody aircraft. Wide-body (twin-aisle) aircraft like the Boeing 777, 787 and Airbus A350 are used for long-haul international routes; narrowbody (single-aisle) aircraft like the A320 family and Boeing 737 are used for domestic and short/medium-haul international flights.
Last updated: 24 May 2026