Marking 19 years since its maiden flight, IndiGo has launched one of its most aggressive anniversary-special sale yet. The ‘Happy IndiGo Day Sale’, announced on August 3, offers sharply reduced fares with domestic flights starting at ₹1,219.
IndiGo Launches Mega Sale Ahead Of Its 19th Anniversary
According to The Economic Times, you can also select international routes, such as Delhi–Kathmandu and Delhi–Dhaka, from ₹4,319. For those seeking additional legroom or premium seating, IndiGoStretch and Business bookings are priced from ₹9,919. The flash sale is live from August 3 to 6, 2025, and covers travel dates stretching from August 10, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Bookings must be made at least seven days ahead of departure. Among the domestic routes included at the base fare are Kochi–Chennai, Mumbai–Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Delhi–Kanpur, and Hyderabad–Salem. The discounts go beyond just ticket prices, extending across a broad spectrum of add-on services.
Passengers can avail up to 50% off on pre-paid excess baggage and Fast Forward services, and seat selection now starts at just ₹19, and extra legroom options begin at ₹500. The airline is also offering up to 30% off on its 6E Prime and Seat & Eat combos. A zero-cancellation international plan, priced at ₹999, rounds out the offerings.
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Why The Sale?
IndiGo recently posted a 20% year-on-year decline in profit for the April–June 2025 quarter, reporting ₹2,176.3 crore in net income, down from ₹2,728.8 crore. The primary culprit here was regional instability. India briefly restricted flights from 32 airports along its northern and western frontiers in May, after border skirmishes with Pakistan following an April terror attack. Air travel demand took a further hit in June after an Air India aircraft crash spooked flyers and dragged down sentiment across carriers.
The airline’s yield, or the average fare earned per passenger per kilometre dropped by 5%, while load factors saw a marginal dip of just over 2%. Despite these shifts, IndiGo continues to maintain a commanding 60% share of India’s domestic aviation market. As reported by The Economic Times, the carrier remains focused on sustaining high occupancy and market leadership through strategic pricing.
With this expansive anniversary sale, IndiGo reinforces its position as a dominant force in Indian aviation. Offering sharply priced fares and value-driven services across both domestic and international routes, the airline is inviting travellers to fly more for less. As it enters its 20th year, IndiGo is charting a course that blends scale with accessibility, aiming to keep India flying affordably and efficiently.
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