IndiGo Cancellation & Refund Policy
Quick answer: Under DGCA rules you can cancel or correct an IndiGo booking free within 24 hours of booking, provided you booked at least 7 days before departure. Outside that window a cancellation fee applies, varying by fare family and how close to departure you cancel; the balance is refunded to the original payment method or as a credit shell.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · summarised from the official IndiGo policy and DGCA passenger-rights rules. Fees and rules change — always confirm on goindigo.in before booking.
The 24-hour free-cancellation window
DGCA requires airlines to allow free cancellation or correction within 24 hours of booking when the booking is made 7+ days before departure. Use it if your plans are uncertain.
Cancellation fees
Beyond the free window, a per-passenger, per-sector cancellation fee applies — lower on flexible fares, higher on the cheapest Saver fares and as departure nears. Statutory taxes are generally refundable even on otherwise non-refundable fares.
How refunds are paid
Refunds go to the original payment method or, if you choose, into a credit shell for future travel. Refund timelines follow DGCA norms; bookings made via an agent are refunded through that agent.
IndiGo cancellation — FAQ
Can I cancel an IndiGo ticket for free?
Yes, within 24 hours of booking if you booked 7+ days before departure, per DGCA. Otherwise a fare-dependent cancellation fee applies.
Are taxes refunded on a non-refundable IndiGo fare?
Statutory taxes and user-development fees are generally refundable even when the base fare is not.
How long does an IndiGo refund take?
Refunds follow DGCA timelines and are returned to the original payment method or a credit shell; agent bookings are refunded via the agent.
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