IndiGo Fast Forward is an optional paid add-on that gives priority check-in and lets you board at any time before the boarding gate closes. It is sold per person per sector, is generally non-refundable unless the whole flight booking is cancelled, and does not speed up security checks or immigration.
Updated November 2026 · HappyFares
Fast Forward, sometimes written FFWD, is one of IndiGo’s add-on services. It is aimed at travellers who want to skip the queue at check-in and not be tied to a boarding slot.
What does IndiGo Fast Forward include?
IndiGo’s own pages describe two benefits: priority check-in, so you skip the queue at the counter, and “anytime” boarding, which means you can board at any point before the gate closes. Some third-party pages also claim a separate baggage drop counter and priority baggage delivery. IndiGo’s own announcement about the service says checked baggage arrives with the other customers’ baggage, so I have not listed priority baggage as a benefit. Check the details at booking.
Treat it as a convenience for the airport process rather than a fare upgrade. It does not change your seat, baggage allowance or fare rules.
What does it not cover?
- It does not speed up security checks.
- On international trips, it does not cover immigration.
- It is not included in IndiGo UpFront. It can be bought separately.
The 6E Prime bundle, an IndiGo package of add-ons, includes Fast Forward alongside other items, so buying the bundle can be an alternative to buying Fast Forward alone. The bundle’s price has shown different amounts on different IndiGo pages, so look at the live price when you book.
How much does Fast Forward cost?
IndiGo’s add-on FAQ has listed a base fee of Rs 650 per person per sector for domestic flights and Rs 850 for international flights. Pre-booking has been shown with discounts, but the discount percentage differs between IndiGo pages and depends on the route and journey. So the price is not a single fixed number for everyone. The amount you see during booking is the one that counts.
“Per sector” means each flight leg. A return trip, or a connecting itinerary, needs it for every leg you want it on, and for every passenger.
Where and when can you buy it?
You can add it while booking or afterwards. IndiGo’s FAQ says it can be bought online or by phone until two hours before domestic departures, and at the airport until check-in closes. Availability is subject to the flight, so it may not be offered on every departure.
IndiGo’s check-in counters for domestic flights close 60 minutes before departure, so an airport purchase has to happen before then.
Is Fast Forward refundable?
IndiGo describes it as non-cancellable, non-transferable and non-refundable, with one exception: if the customer cancels the flight booking, the Fast Forward charge is refunded. If you simply do not show up, only the taxes on the flight are refunded and the Fast Forward fee is not.
That makes it worth buying only when you are confident about the trip. IndiGo also notes that a cancellation made through its call centre can carry an extra fee.
Who should consider Fast Forward?
It suits a narrow set of travellers. A few situations where the add-on can make sense, based on what IndiGo says it covers:
- You are checking in a bag at the airport and the counter queue is likely to be long, for example at a busy morning departure.
- You are running close to the counter deadline and want to be handled ahead of the queue.
- You want to board late rather than join the first group at the gate.
It is less useful if you have already checked in online and carry only a cabin bag, because the add-on is about the check-in and boarding steps, not security or the walk to the gate. Remember that the gate closes 25 minutes before departure at IndiGo, so boarding “anytime” still has a deadline.
Because the fee is per person per sector, the cost multiplies quickly for a family or a return trip. Compare it with the 6E Prime bundle on the booking page if you also want a seat or snack combo, and check whether the total is lower than buying the items separately.
Common Questions
Is Fast Forward the same as priority boarding?
IndiGo has announced the two services being integrated at airports. In practice it gives priority check-in plus the ability to board anytime before the gate closes.
Does it let me skip security?
No. IndiGo says it gives no priority for security checks, and on international trips no help with immigration.
Can I buy it at the airport?
IndiGo’s FAQ says yes, until check-in closes, subject to availability.
Is it included in IndiGo UpFront?
No. IndiGo states that Fast Forward is not included in UpFront and may be purchased separately for an additional charge.
Do I get a refund if I cancel?
Only if the whole flight booking is cancelled. A no-show does not refund the Fast Forward fee.
Is it worth it?
It mainly helps if you have checked baggage and expect a long counter queue, or want to board late. If you travel with only a cabin bag and have checked in online, there may be little to gain.
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