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India's largest low-cost carrier, on-time and affordable.
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Gurugram, India
IndiGo is India's largest airline by market share and passenger volume, operating as a low-cost carrier since its launch in 2006. Founded by Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal, the airline rapidly expanded to dominate domestic Indian aviation with a no-frills, punctuality-focused model.
The carrier operates an extensive network of domestic routes across India and has steadily grown its international footprint, connecting Indian cities to destinations across South Asia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe. IndiGo is known for its high fleet utilization and disciplined cost management.
Listed on Indian stock exchanges through its parent company InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., IndiGo consistently holds a domestic market share exceeding 50%, making it one of the most dominant single-market low-cost carriers in the world.
Hubs & network
IndiGo's primary hubs are Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai), and Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru).
Fleet
IndiGo operates an all-Airbus narrowbody fleet consisting primarily of Airbus A320neo, A321neo, and A320ceo family aircraft, with ATR 72-600 turboprops for regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›IndiGo holds over 50% domestic market share in India, the largest of any Indian carrier.
- ›Parent company InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. was listed on Indian stock exchanges in 2015.
- ›The airline was co-founded by Rakesh Gangwal, a former US Airways executive.
- ›IndiGo operates one of the largest single-type Airbus A320 family fleets in Asia.
- ›The airline has been recognized multiple times for on-time performance among Indian carriers.
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