How much is excess baggage fee on Indian airlines?

Domestic excess baggage at the airport is ₹700 per kg on IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa and Alliance Air, and ₹600 per kg on Star Air (airline-published rates, 2026). Pre-purchased online slabs are slightly cheaper (about ₹645-650/kg, e.g. 3 kg for ₹1,935-1,950). International is higher: ₹1,200/kg to the Gulf, ₹1,500/kg to Southeast Asia, up to ₹2,500/kg to Europe on IndiGo.

Can I avoid baggage fees by paying online?

Yes — always pre-purchase. Domestic pre-paid slabs save roughly 8-10% vs the airport rate (₹650 vs ₹700/kg), and the gap is much bigger internationally and on low-cost carriers: AirAsia says prebooking at initial booking saves up to 80% (20 kg costs ₹5,070 prebooked vs ₹5,500 + ₹1,700/kg beyond at the counter). Cut-offs: IndiGo up to 1 hour before domestic departure, SpiceJet 3 hours, Star Air 2 hours.

Baggage Fee Calculator

Estimate excess baggage cost on IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India Express. Domestic + Gulf + intl routes. Pre-purchase vs airport rates. Updated May 2026.

Quick Answer Excess baggage on Indian airlines costs ₹700/kg at the airport on domestic (₹600/kg on Star Air), or about ₹645–650/kg in pre-purchased online slabs (e.g. 3 kg for ₹1,935–1,950). International rates are higher: ₹1,200/kg to the Gulf, ₹1,500/kg to Southeast Asia, up to ₹2,500/kg to Europe. Use the calculator below to compute your specific airline + route + weight.

Calculate your excess baggage fee

Airline

Route Type

Total checked baggage (kg)

Fare Tier

Free baggage allowance by airline (domestic Economy)

Airline	Saver / Lite	Flex / Plus	Premium
IndiGo	15 kg (Saver/Flexi Plus)	20 kg (UpFront)	30–40 kg (Stretch/Stretch+)
Air India	15 kg (Value)	20–25 kg (Classic/Flex)	30–40 kg (Business)
SpiceJet	15 kg	15 kg (all fares)	15 kg (SpiceMax adds seat, not kg)
Akasa Air	15 kg (Saver & Flexi)	15 kg	25 kg (student fare)
Air India Express	0 kg (Lite — cabin-only)	15 kg (Value/Flex)	25 kg (Xpress Biz)

FAQ

How much is excess baggage on Indian airlines?

Domestic airport rate: ₹700/kg on IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa and Alliance Air; ₹600/kg on Star Air. Pre-purchased online slabs run about ₹645–650/kg. International: ₹1,200/kg to the Gulf, ₹1,500/kg to Southeast Asia, up to ₹2,500/kg to Europe (IndiGo published rates).

Which Indian airline has cheapest excess baggage?

Akasa Air leads on domestic excess rates (~₹500/kg airport / ₹350/kg pre-purchase). Air India Express has the highest free allowance on Gulf (25-30 kg standard).

Can I save money by paying online?

Yes — pre-purchase 4+ hours before departure on the airline app saves 25-40%. Cutoff time varies by airline (IndiGo: web check-in opens 48h; AI: 24h cutoff for online pre-pay).