IndiGo is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. Operated by InterGlobe Aviation Limited, it is the largest airline in India by passenger traffic and fleet size, and one of the largest low-cost carriers in Asia. The airline operates a wide network of domestic and international scheduled passenger services, primarily using a fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft along with ATR 72 turboprops on regional routes.
| Type | Low-cost airline |
|---|---|
| Parent company | InterGlobe Aviation Limited |
| Founders | Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal |
| Commenced operations | August 2006 |
| Headquarters | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Primary hubs | Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai), Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru) |
| IATA / ICAO code | 6E / IGO |
| Stock listing | BSE and NSE (since November 2015) |
IndiGo was established in 2006 as the airline business of InterGlobe Enterprises, a travel and aviation services group founded by Rahul Bhatia. He partnered with Rakesh Gangwal, a former chief executive of US Airways, to launch the carrier. The airline positioned itself as a no-frills, on-time, low-cost carrier focused on the rapidly growing Indian aviation market.
From the outset, IndiGo placed large orders for the Airbus A320 family, enabling fleet uniformity, lower maintenance costs, and operational efficiency. The airline became known for its single-class cabin, quick turnarounds, and emphasis on punctuality.
IndiGo operates a fleet composed largely of Airbus A320ceo, A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft, supplemented by ATR 72-600 turboprops for regional routes. Its network spans most major and many tier-2 and tier-3 Indian cities, alongside international destinations across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and select points in Europe and East Asia. The carrier has also entered codeshare and interline arrangements with foreign airlines to expand long-haul connectivity.
IndiGo plays a central role in India's civil aviation sector, accounting for the majority share of domestic passenger traffic. Its scale, fleet commonality strategy, and on-time performance have shaped the competitive structure of the Indian airline industry. The airline has also been an important driver of regional connectivity under the Government of India's UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, linking smaller cities to the national aviation grid.