How to Upgrade on IndiGo Airlines?

How to Upgrade on IndiGo Airlines

Although IndiGo Airlines provides an all-Economy Class configuration, you have the option to purchase a preferred seat—such as a window seat, an aisle seat, an extra legroom seat, or any other seat. If you didn’t purchase a preferred seat, you can upgrade to a preferred seat later, or do nothing and opt for free seating (randomly assigned based on availability) when you check in at the airport. 

  • If you don’t purchase a preferred seat at the time of booking, you can upgrade later by purchasing a window/aisle seat, an extra legroom seat, or any other seat.
    • The seat upgrade fee will depend on your route (within India or to/from India), aircraft type, seat type, and row number.
    • Row 1 window/aisle seats are the costliest, followed by row 1 middle seats/extra legroom seats (further down), rows 2-3 seats, and so on.
  • If you purchase a 6E upgrade for INR 2,500 (domestic) and INR 3,000 (international), except between India and Nepal, you can:
  • Change your flight booking as many times as you like without paying any fee.
  • Cancel your flight for a zero-cancellation fee.
  • Select a seat free of charge, incl. a window/aisle or extra legroom seat, and Get free inflight snacks, comprising 1 food and 1 beverage item)
  • Upgrading to a higher fare type will incur a flight change fee plus the applicable fare difference at the time of upgrading.

How to Upgrade a Seat on IndiGo Airlines?

You can upgrade a seat on IndiGo Airlines in any of the following ways:

  • By phone
    • U.S.A./Canada +1-844-933-2065
    • India +91-124-4973838/6173838
    • China +86-2022503838
  • Via Chat
  • At an IndiGo retail outlet
  • At the IndiGo airport ticket counter

IndiGo Airlines 6E Upgrade Service

IndiGo Airlines 6E Upgrade Service is available on all domestic and international routes for INR 2,500 on domestic routes (per passenger per segment) and INR 3,000 on international routes (per passenger per segment).

  • The 6E upgrade service allows you to:
    • Make changes to your booking as many times as you like without paying any flight change fee, as long as you pay the difference in fares and GST, if any.
    • Cancel your flight without paying any cancellation fees.
    • Choose your seat (subject to availability) without paying any additional charge (incl. a window/aisle or an extra legroom seat), which are otherwise available for a fee. 
    • Enjoy a free snack, which comprises one food and one beverage item, subject to some limitations on short flights. 
  • If you cancel your flight booking, the balance amount after deducting the applicable fee will be refunded according to the fare conditions of your ticket. 
  • If you modify your flight booking, you must pay the applicable difference in fares and GST. If any residual amount remains, it will be refunded based on the fare conditions of your ticket. 
  • You can only purchase the 6E upgrade service at the time of booking—online through IndiGo’s website or a travel agent.
  • The benefits of the 6E upgrade service can only be availed through IndiGo’s website or a travel agent, meaning that after purchasing the service, you must cancel or modify your booking either through the website or your travel agent. 
  • The 6E upgrade fee is non-refundable, meaning that if you cancel your booking through the website or by phone, the 6E upgrade fee will be forfeited. However, no change or cancellation fee will apply. 

Seat Upgrade Fee for Travel To/From India

Seat Fees for A321 Aircraft(222-seater)
Row #Seat TypeINRAEDQARUSD
1Aisle or Window2,50012012035
1Middle2,00010010028
2,3 All55030319
4-15Aisle or Window45024267
4-15Middle40022236
16, 26Aisle or Window40022236
16, 26Middle150892
17, 27All2,00010010028
19-25Aisle or Window40022236
19-25Middle150892
28-37Aisle or Window25013144
28-31Middle150892
32-37MiddleNilNilNilNil
Seat Fees for A321 Aircraft(232-seater)
Row #Seat TypeINRAEDQARUSD
1Aisle or Window2,50012012035
1Middle2,00010010028
2,3 All 55030319
4-16Aisle or Window45024267
4-16Middle40022236
17, 26Aisle or Window40022236
17, 26Middle150892
19, 28 (B, C, D, E), 29 (A, F)All 2,00010010028
20-27Window or Aisle 40022236
20-27Middle150892
29C, 29D, 30-37Window or Aisle25013144
29B, 29E, 30-33Middle150892
34-39Middle0000
Seat Fee for A320 Aircraft (180-seater)
Row #Seat TypeINRAEDQARUSD
1Aisle or Window2,50012012035
1Middle2,00010010028
2,3 All55030319
4-10Aisle or Window45024257
4-10Middle40022236
12,13All2,00010010028
11,14-20Aisle or Window40022236
11Middle150892
14-20Middle150892
21-31Aisle or Window25013144
21-24Middle150892
25-30MiddleNilNilNilNil
Note. For the 180-seat aircraft, row 30 seats are non-reclining.
Seat Fee for A320 Aircraft(186-seater)
Row #Seat TypeINRAEDQARUSD
1Aisle or Window2,50012012035
1Middle2,00010010028
2,3 All 55030319
4-10Aisle or Window45024267
4-10Middle40022236
12, 13All200010010028
11, 14-20Aisle or Window40022236
11Middle150892
14-20Middle150892
21-31Aisle or Window25013144
21-25Middle150892
26-31MiddleNilNilNilNil
Seat Fee for 77W77E Aircraft
Row #Seat TypeINRAEDUSDQAR
11All (DEG)3,50016046160
12Window, Middle, and Aisle(ABC, HJK)3,50016046160
12Window, Middle, and Aisle(DEG)1,200651658
13-25All (ABC, DEG, HJK)1,200651658
26All (AB, DEG, JK)1,200651658
29All (ABC, DEG, HJK)3,50016046160
30-41Window and Aisle  (AC, DG, HK)900491243
30-41Middle (B, E, J)750411036
43All (ABC, HJK)3,50016046160
44Window, Middle, and Aisle(DEG)3,50016046160
44Window and Aisle (AC, HK)50027724
44Middle (B, J)25014312
45-54Window and Aisle (AC, DG, HK)50027724
45-54Middle (B, E, J)25014312
55, 56Window and Aisle (AB, DG, JK)50027724
55, 56Middle (E)25014312

Frequently Asked Questions on How to Upgrade on IndiGo Airlines

If you still have any questions on how to upgrade on IndiGo Airlines, check out the FAQs below.

Can I upgrade a seat on IndiGo Airlines?

Yes, you can upgrade your seat on IndiGo Airlines.

How to upgrade on IndiGo Airlines if all seats are Economy Class?

Although IndiGo Airlines offers an all-Economy configuration, you can upgrade to a window, aisle, extra legroom, or another seat to suit your comfort and/or seating preference. If you don’t choose or upgrade your seat, you will be randomly assigned a seat without having to pay for it when you check in for your IndiGo flight.

Can you tell me how to upgrade on IndiGo Airlines?

You can upgrade on IndiGo Airlines by phone through this website if you’re calling from U.S.A. or Canada, +91-124-4973838/6173838 if you’re calling from India, or +86-2022503838 if you’re from China.

Alternatively, you use the online Chat functionality on IndiGo’s website, contact an IndiGo retail outlet near you, or upgrade at IndiGo’s ticket counter at the airport.

How much does a 6E upgrade on IndiGo Airlines cost?

A 6E upgrade on IndiGo Airlines costs INR 2,500 for domestic flights within India and INR 3,000 for international flights, except flights between India and Nepal.

How much does a seat upgrade cost on IndiGo Airlines?

The seat upgrade cost on IndiGo Airlines will depend on the route, aircraft, row number, and seat type, as shown below.

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