Dangerous goods on IndiGo (6E): what you can and cannot carry
Dangerous goods on IndiGo fall into two lists in the airline's own policy. Banned from both cabin and checked baggage: compressed, liquefied and flammable gases, corrosives, explosives and fireworks, flammable liquids and solids, oxidising materials, poisons and infectious substances. Banned from the cabin only: knives, scissors and other sharp instruments, replica firearms, and liquids or aerosols beyond one resealable litre-sized bag. Power banks travel in cabin baggage only and not above 160 Wh, and e-cigarettes are not accepted in either bag.
Checked against IndiGo's own policy page on 2026-09-19IndiGo — Things not allowed in flight (dangerous goods policy)
What dangerous goods are banned from both cabin and checked baggage on IndiGo?
- Gases such as compressed gases, liquefied gases, refrigerated liquefied gases, dissolved gases, adsorbed gases, flammable, non-flammable and poisonous gases such as butane oxygen and liquid nitrogen, avalanche rescue backpacks, medical oxygen, oxygen spray bottles, canned oxygen, oxygen canisters, and oxygen aerosols
- Corrosives such as acids, alkalis, mercury and wet cell batteries and apparatus containing mercury
- Explosives, munitions, fireworks and flares, ammunition including blank cartridges, handguns, fire works, pistol caps
- Flammable liquids and solids such as lighter refills, lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners, fire-lighters, lighters that need inverting before ignition, matches (these may be carried on the person), radioactive material, briefcases and attache case with installed alarm devices
- Oxidizing materials such as bleaching powder and peroxides
- Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials
- Anything that possesses and/or is capable of possessing and/or emitting a conspicuous and/or offensive odour
- Other dangerous articles such as magnetized materials, offensive or irritating materials
IndiGo's item table makes one documented exception to the ammunition and handgun line: licensed firearms and up to 5 kg of ammunition are accepted in check-in baggage with the right papers. The table is not fully consistent with itself on firearms (see the two gun rows below), so confirm with the airline first.
What can you not take in the cabin on IndiGo?
- Knives, scissors, Swiss army knives and other sharp instruments
- Toy replicas of fire arms and ammunition
- Weapons such as whips, nan-chakus, baton, or stun gun
- Electronic devices which cannot be switched off
- Aerosols and liquids
- Any other items which are deemed security hazards by local law
Liquids exception, in IndiGo's words: "Passengers can carry one clear transparent resealable litre sized plastic bag containing small quantities of liquid items / gels / pastes/aerosols or items of a similar consistency."
Which batteries, power banks and restricted items can you carry on IndiGo?
| Item | Cabin baggage | Check-in baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Power bank | AllowedPower must be visible on the battery, more than 160 Wh not allowed | Not allowed |
| E-cigarettes | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Laptop more than 2 | Allowed | Conditions applyEach passenger is limited to a maximum of 15 portable electronic devices (PED). For lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium ion batteries, the watt-hour must not exceed 100 Wh. |
| Drone camera | Not allowed | AllowedBattery must not exceed more than 160 Wh |
| UPS | AllowedAllowed in hand baggage provided non spillable batteries must be 12V or less and 100 Wh or less. | Not allowed |
| Heater battery | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Trimmer with battery | Allowed | AllowedMust be completely Switched off and prevented from accidental activation |
| Perfume/Deo | Not allowed | AllowedAllowed in check-in baggage up to 2 kg or 2 L and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap, or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of contents. |
| Liquor | Not allowed | Conditions applyup to 5 L with alcoholic level more than 24%, but not more than 70% |
| Gas stove/Grinder | Not allowed | AllowedUnused gas stoves are allowed (empty container and without lighter) |
| Medical Equipment | Not allowed | Allowedequipment should be without mercury content |
| Gun | Not allowed | Allowedwith valid License/Movement Order & proper Documents; if personal weapon, Rs. 5500/- handling charges applicable |
| Gun (listed a second time in IndiGo's table) | Not allowed | Conditions applyOnly Air-Gun allowed |
| Gun with bullets for sports and army | Not allowed | AllowedWeapon handling charges of Rs.5500/- applicable if not attending any competition; if attending or returning from any shooting competition, charges will be waived off. In case of ammunitions, Passengers can carry up to 5 Kg gross weight (only the cartridges and primary packaging will be consider as gross weight) |
| Sharp items | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Kirpan | Allowedfor domestic flight only; up to BCAS dimension of total size of 9inches with blade size maximum of 6inch | Allowed |
IndiGo dangerous goods: common questions
What counts as dangerous goods on IndiGo?
IndiGo's policy bans these from both cabin and checked baggage: compressed, liquefied and flammable gases, corrosives such as acids and wet cell batteries, explosives and fireworks, flammable liquids and solids such as lighter fuel and paints, oxidising materials, poisons and infectious substances, strongly odorous items, and magnetised or irritating materials.
Can I carry a power bank on an IndiGo flight?
Yes, in cabin baggage only. IndiGo's item table marks power banks as allowed in the cabin and not allowed in check-in baggage, with the condition "Power must be visible on the battery, more than 160 Wh not allowed".
Are e-cigarettes or vapes allowed on IndiGo?
No. IndiGo's item table marks e-cigarettes as not allowed in cabin baggage and not allowed in check-in baggage.
How many laptops and devices can I take on IndiGo?
IndiGo's policy says: "Each passenger is limited to a maximum of 15 portable electronic devices (PED). For lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium ion batteries, the watt-hour must not exceed 100 Wh."
Can I pack perfume, deodorant or alcohol in IndiGo checked baggage?
Yes, within limits. Perfume and deodorant are listed as check-in only, "up to 2 kg or 2 L and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L". Liquor is listed for check-in baggage "up to 5 L with alcoholic level more than 24%, but not more than 70%".
Can I carry a gun or ammunition on IndiGo?
Never in the cabin. IndiGo's item table accepts a gun in check-in baggage "with valid License/Movement Order & proper Documents", and for ammunition says "Passengers can carry up to 5 Kg gross weight". The same table lists guns a second time with the condition "Only Air-Gun allowed", so confirm with IndiGo before travelling with any firearm.
Carry-on
- 7 kg
- 55x35x25
- 0 kg
Checked bag (standard economy)
15 kg per piece — varies by fare, route and frequent-flyer tier. Check the carrier's site for your specific itinerary.
Lithium battery policy
General ICAO baseline for passenger flights. Where IndiGo's own rule above is stricter, the airline's rule is the one that applies.
Spare lithium batteries permitted carry-on only (never checked baggage) per ICAO Doc 9284. Wh limits: ≤100 Wh unlimited within 2-spare rule; 100-160 Wh require airline approval; >160 Wh forbidden in passenger baggage. Devices with installed lithium batteries (laptops, phones) permitted in carry-on or checked.
Prohibited / dangerous goods list
The carrier maintains the authoritative list — these pages change without notice.
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