Airline Tickets, Domestic Airlines in India

Domestic Airlines in India: Compare and Book Flights on MakeMyTrip

The main domestic airlines in India are IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet, and flights from all five can be booked on MakeMyTrip. IndiGo is the largest domestic airline in India by passengers carried, while Air India is the main full-service airline on domestic routes. On MakeMyTrip, fares, timings, baggage and fare options from these airlines can be compared in a single search to choose the flight that best suits each trip.

Domestic Airlines in India on MakeMyTrip

Five scheduled domestic airlines in India can be booked on MakeMyTrip. Four of them are low-cost airlines, and Air India is a full-service airline that also offers premium cabins.

Air India and Air India Express are both part of the Tata Group, while IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet are independent airlines.

Low-Cost and Full-Service Airlines in India

Most domestic flights in India are operated by low-cost airlines, while Air India is the main full-service airline. The two types differ mainly in what the fare includes.

• Low-cost airlines: IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet generally offer lower fares, mainly in economy. Meals and seat selection are charged on their lowest fares and included on some higher fares.
• Full-service airline: Air India fares are generally higher but include complimentary meals on most fares, along with free or limited free seats depending on the fare. Air India also offers premium economy and business class cabins.

Choosing a Domestic Airline on MakeMyTrip

The right domestic airline depends on the route, the fare, the baggage needed and the importance of timing for the trip. The following factors help compare airlines on MakeMyTrip:

• Fares: No single airline is the cheapest on every route. IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India Express and SpiceJet usually offer lower fares, but the lowest fare for a trip depends on the route, travel date and demand.
• Punctuality: IndiGo recorded the highest on-time performance among major domestic airlines in August 2026, followed closely by Akasa Air, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). On-time rankings change from month to month.
• Network and frequency: IndiGo operates the most daily domestic flights, which gives more choice of timings and more alternatives if a flight is cancelled.
• Fare inclusions: Baggage, meals and seat selection vary by airline and fare, so comparing what each fare includes is as important as comparing the price.

For travellers choosing between IndiGo and Air India Express, IndiGo offers the larger network and more daily flights, while Air India Express can be the better choice when its fare is lower on the travel date or when an Xpress Biz seat is preferred. Both airlines include 7 kg of cabin baggage and at least 15 kg of check-in baggage on most economy fares.

Business Class and Premium Economy on Domestic Flights

Three domestic airlines in India offer seats above economy: Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express. These seats can be booked on MakeMyTrip by selecting the cabin class while searching.

Air India offers business class on most domestic routes and premium economy on select domestic flights. Its business class fares include 10 kg of cabin baggage, 30 kg of check-in baggage, free seats, complimentary meals and priority check-in, boarding and baggage. IndiGo offers its business product, IndiGoStretch, on select metro routes, while Air India Express offers Xpress Biz seats on select flights. Akasa Air and SpiceJet operate economy cabins only.

Baggage Allowance on Domestic Airlines in India

Most domestic airlines in India include 7 kg of cabin baggage and 15 kg of check-in baggage on standard economy fares. The exact allowance depends on the airline and the fare booked, and is shown in the fare details on MakeMyTrip before payment.

Premium economy fares on Air India include 15 kg to 25 kg of check-in baggage, and business class fares include 30 kg. Some of the lowest fares on domestic airlines include cabin baggage only.

Airline Fare Options on MakeMyTrip

Most domestic airlines offer more than one fare for the same flight, and MakeMyTrip shows these fare options side by side after a flight is selected. Higher fares usually include more baggage, lower change and cancellation fees, and free seats or meals.

Each fare option on MakeMyTrip shows:

• The cabin and check-in baggage included in the fare.
• The cancellation fee and date change fee, along with the time limit before departure.
• Whether seats and meals are free, limited or chargeable.
• Any instant discount or coupon code available on the fare.
• The option to add Price Drop Protection, which refunds the difference if the fare drops after booking.

Booking Domestic Flights on MakeMyTrip or the Airline Website

Base fares for domestic flights are usually the same on MakeMyTrip and on the airline's own website. The final price differs because of the fees charged and the offers applied at the time of payment, so comparing the total fare before payment shows which option costs less.

Booking domestic flights on MakeMyTrip offers the following benefits:

• Fares and timings from all domestic airlines can be compared in one search, instead of one airline at a time.
• Bank and card offers, coupon codes and flight sales can lower the final fare.
• MMTBLACK members earn myCash on eligible flight bookings.
• Optional add-ons such as Zero Cancellation, Date Change and Price Drop Protection are available on select flights.
• Changes, cancellations and refunds are managed through the My Trips section.

A domestic flight can be booked on MakeMyTrip in a few steps:

• Enter the departure city, arrival city and travel date, and search for flights.
• Compare fares and timings across airlines, and select a flight.
• Review the fare options for baggage, cancellation fees and date change fees, and choose a fare.
• Add optional services such as Zero Cancellation, Date Change or Price Drop Protection, if required.
• Apply an eligible bank offer or coupon code, review the total fare, including the convenience fee, and complete the payment.

Add-ons are available on select flights at an additional cost and are subject to their respective terms and conditions.