How Can I Do Seat Selection on IndiGo Airlines?

IndiGo is one of the leading airlines in the country, offering a wide range of domestic and international flights on a budget. One of the essential aspects of air travel is the seat selection process. In this article, we will help you with how you can do an IndiGo seat selection.

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There are two ways you can do IndiGo seat selection online. You can either choose a seat at the time of booking or do so later with your PNR/Booking Reference number on the airline’s official website.

The seat selection can also be done offline at the airport check-in counter.

How to do IndiGo Flight Seat Selection While Booking?

The airline offers “Seat Plus” as an add-on service to its passengers wherein they can choose a window or aisle seat, or one with extra legroom on their flights starting at just Rs. 150.

You can avail the Seat Select Add-On at the time of IndiGo flight booking. After entering the passenger details, you will be asked to select a seat in the next step. There are both paid and free seats available. If you choose a paid seat, the cost will be added to the total price of your ticket.

The carrier also offers double, triple and multiple seat booking for the convenience of the flyers. This facility can be availed both at the time of booking and later during web check-in.

How to do IndiGo Seat Selection with PNR?

  • Go to the IndiGo website. 
  • Head to the Edit/Manage Booking option.   
  • Enter your PNR/Booking Reference number and Email/Last name. 
  • Hit the “Get Itinerary” button.
  • Click on the “Select/Change Seat” option from the “Modify” tab.
  • A new window will open with the plane seat map.
  • Choose a seat of your choice. 
  • Click on “Continue”, and your seat is selected.

If you have selected a paid seat, you will be asked to complete the payment in the next step.

You can also do your seat selection at the time of IndiGo web check-in. All you need is your PNR or Booking Reference number. Follow these steps to do a seat selection on IndiGo –

  • Go to IndiGo’s website
  • Navigate to the “Check-in” option
  • Enter your PNR/Booking number and Email/Last name.
  • Select a seat of your choice
  • Click on “Continue”.
  • Next, you can go ahead and complete your web check-in.

Note: Web check-in is typically available 48 hours to 60 minutes before departure for domestic flights. The check-in window closes two hours before the scheduled departure time for international flights.

Alternatively, you can opt for ixigo’s Smart Check-in option, which automatically completes the check-in process and selects a seat for you as soon as the window opens.

It can also be done via IndiGo’s auto-assigned seat option that you can avail during web check-in. In this case, the airline will allot you a seat itself and send you your boarding pass three hours before your flight.

Wondering if your flight is scheduled on time? You can refer to our IndiGo flight status page and confirm it. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What happens if I don’t select my seat on IndiGo?

There’s nothing to worry about if you don’t select a seat on IndiGo. You can do so at the airport counter. Additionally, you can opt for auto-assigned seats during check-in, where the airline will allot a seat for you. 

2. How can I get free seats on a flight?

If you do not wish to pay for a seat on an IndiGo flight, you can select any free seat available on the plane. Middle seats are often free but get reserved quickly. Or you may be assigned a seat free of charge at the time of airport check-in.

3. Which seat is the best in IndiGo Economy?

Window and aisle seats are considered the best in IndiGo Economy class. Rows 1, 12 and 13 give you extra legroom. Please note that rows 12 and 13 are also where the emergency doors are located.

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