
One of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world, dominated by IndiGo and the Air India group, with large aircraft orders from Airbus and Boeing.
6 airlines
Scheduled airlines with a hub and connecting flights – usually on short-, medium- and long-haul routes.
Cheap point-to-point flights, often with a single-type fleet, many bases and short turnaround times.
Air India Express
IX / AXB
The low-cost carrier of the Air India Group: a mixed fleet of Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s, growth with the 737-8, strong Gulf links and an eye-catching orange-and-turquoise livery since 2023.
Akasa Air
QP / AKJ
India’s youngest major low-cost carrier: launched in August 2022, Boeing 737 MAX only, orange rear section with purple titles and an order for 226 aircraft.
IndiGo
6E / IGO
India’s largest airline: one of the biggest Airbus A320neo fleets in the world, plus ATR turboprops, a record order for 500 aircraft and A350s for long-haul from 2027.
SpiceJet
SG / SEJ
India’s red-and-white low-cost carrier: Boeing 737s on the main routes, Dash 8 Q400s for regional flights, its own cargo arm – and a fleet in which many aircraft are parked.
All-cargo airlines, cargo subsidiaries and express services with their own freighters.
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