SpiceJet Fleet — Aircraft Types & Hub Structure
SpiceJet is a budget airline serving India's domestic network and select international Gulf/Southeast Asia routes.
Fleet at a glance
| Total fleet size (approx) | 55 |
|---|---|
| Carrier type | Low-cost carrier (LCC) |
| Primary hub | Delhi (DEL) |
| Other hubs | Mumbai (BOM), Kolkata (CCU), Hyderabad (HYD) |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Carrier code | SG |
| Country of registration | India |
Aircraft types operated by SpiceJet
B737-800
Boeing's legacy narrowbody (Next-Generation 737). 162-189 seats. Older airframes than the MAX.
B737 MAX 8
Modern narrowbody (Boeing 737 MAX series). 180-200 seats economy. 14% more fuel-efficient than the 737NG.
Q400
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 turboprop. 70-78 seats. Similar role to ATR 72 — short regional sectors.
Aircraft type list is current as of June 2026. Fleet composition evolves continuously as airlines retire older aircraft and induct new variants.
SpiceJet hub network
SpiceJet bases the largest concentration of aircraft and crew at Delhi (DEL), with additional operational bases at Mumbai (BOM), Kolkata (CCU), Hyderabad (HYD). 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 SpiceJet routes & faresFrequently asked questions
How many aircraft does SpiceJet have?
SpiceJet operates approximately 55 aircraft as of June 2026. The fleet composition includes B737-800, B737 MAX 8, Q400. Fleet counts change continuously as airlines add new aircraft and retire older ones — for the latest exact figure, check SpiceJet's investor relations page or DGCA's airline data portal.
What aircraft types does SpiceJet operate?
SpiceJet operates B737-800, B737 MAX 8, Q400. 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 SpiceJet's main hub?
SpiceJet's primary hub is Delhi (DEL). Other major hubs include Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad. 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 SpiceJet part of any airline alliance?
SpiceJet 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 SpiceJet operate wide-body or narrowbody aircraft?
SpiceJet 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: 4 June 2026