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IndiGo

IndiaLow-cost carrierSince 2006

6EIATA code

IGOICAO code

IndiGo (IATA 6E, ICAO IGO) is an Indian low-cost carrier run by InterGlobe Aviation, which began flying in 2006. It is not in a global alliance. In 2026 its website listed about 440 aircraft, 141 destinations (45 international) and more than 2,200 daily flights, making it the largest airline in India.

Founded: 2006
Headquarters: New Delhi, India
Country: India
Airline type: Low-cost carrier
Alliance: None
Loyalty: IndiGo BluChip
Ownership: IndiGo is the brand of InterGlobe Aviation Limited, a company whose shares have been listed on India's NSE and BSE since 10 November 2015.
Callsign: IFLY
Website: goindigo.in

How travel agents book IndiGo

GDS distribution

IndiGo signed its first GDS agreement with Travelport in September 2016, connecting by API, and in September 2024 agreed to distribute NDC content through the Amadeus Travel Platform. IndiGo's NDC FAQ says GDS access is open to IATA-accredited agents.

NDC

IndiGo offers its 6E NDC content on the IATA NDC 21.3 schema through direct NDC APIs, GDSs and authorised non-GDS aggregators. Direct access is open to IATA and TIDS agents through the 6E developer portal. Amadeus reported in September 2024 that NDC booking and servicing were already live in the UAE and Singapore.

Direct channels

Direct bookings on goindigo.in and the IndiGo app. Developers and agencies register on the 6E NDC developer portal (developer.goindigo.in) for API keys.

Notes for travel agents

Non-IATA agents are told to request IndiGo NDC access through their GDS provider, and technology providers must be 6E authorised partners to resell the content.

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History of IndiGo

IndiGo started operations in 2006 with a single aircraft and grew on a simple formula of low fares, on-time flights and one main aircraft family, the Airbus A320. By 2016 it was flying 112 aircraft, and in November 2015 its parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, listed its shares on India's stock exchanges.

The airline added ATR 72-600 turboprops for regional routes and moved its jet fleet to the A320neo and A321neo. It also began working with the global distribution systems: in 2016 it signed its first GDS deal with Travelport, using an API connection rather than traditional fare filing, and in 2024 it agreed to give agents its NDC content through Amadeus.

From 2025 IndiGo began moving into long-haul flying. It used damp-leased Boeing 787-9s, took its first Airbus A321XLRs, and in October 2025 confirmed an order that raised its firm A350-900 commitment to 60 aircraft. It deploys the A321XLR on routes such as Delhi to Istanbul and has a codeshare with Turkish Airlines.

Milestones

2006Began operations with one aircraft.
2015InterGlobe Aviation shares listed on NSE and BSE from 10 November.
2016Signed its first GDS agreement, with Travelport.
2024Agreed on 16 September to distribute NDC content through Amadeus.
2025Confirmed 30 more Airbus A350-900s in October, for 60 firm in total.
2026Put a second A321XLR on the Delhi to Istanbul route from 19 April.

Fleet

Airbus A320ceo Airbus A320neo Airbus A321neo Airbus A321XLR ATR 72-600 Boeing 787-9 (damp-leased)

Aircraft types in service as of 2026

India's DGCA listed 425 aircraft on IndiGo's air operator certificate on 31 August 2026, mostly A320neos (173) and A321neos (176), plus 44 ATR 72-600s, 26 older A320ceos and three A321XLRs. IndiGo's own website gives a larger figure of about 440 aircraft, which also counts aircraft leased in with crew. IndiGo has 60 Airbus A350-900s on firm order with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, and a narrow-body order book of more than 900 aircraft.

Network and hubs

IndiGo flies a dense domestic network across India and a growing international network. In 2026 its website listed 141 destinations, 45 of them international, and more than 2,200 daily flights. Its press releases describe the network as more than 95 domestic and more than 40 international destinations.

International flying covers the Gulf, Southeast and Central Asia, and, using long-range aircraft, Europe, with routes such as Delhi to Istanbul. A codeshare with Turkish Airlines gives onward connections to more than 50 international destinations.

IndiGo: frequently asked questions

What are IndiGo's airline codes?

IndiGo uses the IATA code 6E and the ICAO code IGO, with the radio callsign IFLY. Its three-digit ticket prefix in the IATA register is 312, so IndiGo tickets start with 312. Flights are shown as 6E followed by the flight number, for example 6E 0011.

Does IndiGo offer NDC to travel agents?

Yes. IndiGo publishes NDC content on the IATA 21.3 schema through its own APIs, through GDSs including Amadeus, and through authorised aggregators. IATA and TIDS agents can connect directly through the 6E developer portal, while non-IATA agents are told to go through their GDS provider.

Is IndiGo in an airline alliance?

No. IndiGo is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam. It works with partners individually instead, for example through its codeshare with Turkish Airlines, which connects IndiGo passengers to more than 50 further international destinations through Istanbul.

What aircraft does IndiGo fly?

Most of IndiGo's fleet is Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, with ATR 72-600 turboprops on regional routes. It has added Airbus A321XLRs for longer routes, operates damp-leased Boeing 787-9s, and has 60 Airbus A350-900s on firm order.

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Profile updated 4 November 2026 by the ReservationHub team. Airline details change: confirm schedules, fares and policies with the airline before booking. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.