Airline codes
SG · SEJ
IATA · ICAO · callsign “SPICEJET”
SpiceJet’s IATA code is SG, its ICAO code is SEJ, and the radio callsign is SPICEJET. Type SG and your flight number into a status search to follow a SpiceJet flight.
SpiceJet (SG) Guide
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In short
SpiceJet is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Gurgaon, with hubs at Delhi and Hyderabad. It flies about 35 destinations across India, the Gulf and neighbouring countries, useful for cheap domestic hops. SpiceJet has no alliance and lists no loyalty scheme. Seats are Economy, with optional SpiceMax upgrades, and cabin baggage depends on the fare.
SpiceJet is an Indian low-cost airline that flies Boeing 737s and Dash 8 turboprops.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with SpiceJet. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
SpiceJet is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, with hubs at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Hyderabad. It flies mostly within India, with international routes to the Gulf and nearby countries, and suits travellers looking for cheap domestic fares who can live with a schedule that has changed often in recent years.
From ModiLuft to SpiceJet
The company traces back to ModiLuft, an air taxi business started by Satish Kumar Modi in 1984 that later flew scheduled services with technical help from Lufthansa and stopped flying in 1996. Ajay Singh bought the dormant company in 2004 and relaunched it as a low-cost carrier. The first SpiceJet flight, Delhi to Mumbai, took off on 24 May 2005, and by July 2008 it was India's third-largest budget airline by market share.
Changes of control
Kalanithi Maran's Sun Group bought a 37.7 percent stake in June 2010 and ran the airline for the next few years. SpiceJet returned to profit at the end of 2012, then slid into heavy losses, with net losses of 1,003 crore rupees in 2014 and 687 crore rupees in 2015. In January 2015 Sun Group sold out and control went back to Ajay Singh, who remains chairman and managing director.
A smaller fleet
The worldwide grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX in 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic hit SpiceJet harder than most Indian airlines.
At the end of December 2024 only 28 of its aircraft were flying.
How big is SpiceJet today?
SpiceJet holds about 4 percent of India's domestic market and serves around 35 destinations from Delhi and Hyderabad. It reported revenue of 8,524 crore rupees in 2024 with an operating loss of 423 crore rupees, and employed 6,484 people in 2025. The fleet was 74 aircraft in 2019, and the airline has set a goal of 100.
International flights and partners
SpiceJet began international flying on 7 October 2010 from Delhi. Its overseas network is centred on the Gulf, with routes such as Delhi to Dubai. It is not in a global alliance but has codeshare agreements with Emirates and Gulf Air, which carry passengers beyond the Gulf.
Cargo and side ventures
SpiceXpress, the cargo division, launched in September 2018 and received its first Boeing 737-800 converted freighter in September 2019. The airline also ran Spice Shuttle, a seaplane service between Ahmedabad and Kevadia under the government's UDAN regional connectivity scheme, from October 2020 to April 2021.
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- AllianceNone
- Founded1994
- Other gatewaysHYD
- Online check-inYes
Everything you should know
At a glance
SpiceJet (IATA: SG, ICAO: SEJ) is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Gurgaon, with hubs at Delhi and Hyderabad. Flying since 2005, it operates Boeing 737 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft to around 35 destinations in India and abroad, in Economy with optional SpiceMax upgrades.
| Headquarters | Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737-700, Dash 8-400 |
| Official website | spicejet.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Destinations listed in SpiceJet’s published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new SpiceJet routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates.
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India
Delhi (DEL) departures7 destinations
FromTo DEL BOM DelhiMumbai Available airlines1 airline- SpiceJet
FromTo DEL HYD DelhiHyderabad Available airlines1 airline- SpiceJet
FromTo DEL CCU DelhiKolkata Available airlines1 airline- SpiceJet
FromTo DEL GOX DelhiGoa Available airlines1 airline- SpiceJet
FromTo DEL SXR DelhiSrinagar Available airlines1 airline- SpiceJet
FromTo DEL PAT DelhiPatna Available airlines1 airline- SpiceJet
FromTo DEL AMD DelhiAhmedabad Available airlines1 airline- SpiceJet
International
Delhi (DEL) departures3 destinations
FromTo DEL DXB DelhiDubai Available airlines1 airline- SpiceJet
FromTo DEL DAC DelhiHazrat Shahjalal Available airlines1 airline- SpiceJet
FromTo DEL BKK DelhiSuvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Available airlines1 airline- SpiceJet
Fleet and aircraft
The passenger fleet mixes Boeing 737 jets with De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops. At the end of 2024 SpiceJet listed 34 Boeing 737s, 24 Q400 turboprops and six wet-leased aircraft. The 737 family includes the 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER and 737 MAX 8, with seven MAX 8s in service and 129 on order. The Q400s fly the regional routes, many of them from Hyderabad.
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Boeing 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body Domestic and Gulf routes
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Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body Domestic and international routes
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Boeing 737-900ER Narrow-body Domestic and international routes
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Boeing 737-700 Narrow-body Domestic and international routes
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De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 Turboprop Regional routes in India
Cabin classes
SpiceJet sells one Economy cabin. SpiceMax seats at the front give extra legroom, a meal, a pre-assigned seat and priority check-in, boarding and bag delivery. On standard fares, meals and seat choice are paid extras.
Economy All flights
Low fares, paid extras
Cabin bag includedChecked bag on most domestic faresFood for purchase
SpiceMax Most jets
Paid upgrade
Extra legroomMealPriority check-in and boardingPriority baggage
Frequent flyer programme
Details of the SpiceJet loyalty programme are being added
Add your membership number when you book to earn miles.
Baggage allowance
Check your e-ticket for the exact SpiceJet allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at DEL or another airport.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Domestic fares usually include one checked bag and one cabin bag; international allowances vary by fare. Check your e-ticket.
Pro tip: Because SpiceJet schedules have changed often, check your flight status a day or two before travel and keep your phone number and email up to date in the booking so alerts reach you. Check the baggage rules for your fare on spicejet.com and buy extra weight online if you need it.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for SpiceJet is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Use spicejet.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your SpiceJet booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
International SpiceJet passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic SG passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for SpiceJet check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
SpiceJet desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your SG trip.
SpiceJet counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official SpiceJet website.
Save money
Cheap tickets
Ways to pay less for a SpiceJet ticket, from the dates you choose to the fare type you buy.
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Look across the week
SpiceJet fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.
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Avoid peak seasons
Diwali, year-end and the summer holidays are the most expensive times to fly in India.
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Price the bundle, not the base fare
Look at the next SpiceJet fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.
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SpiceMax is SpiceJet’s paid upgrade with extra-legroom seats, a meal and priority check-in, boarding and baggage.
SpiceJet continues to operate but with a smaller active fleet than before. Check your flight status before you travel.
It depends on the SpiceJet fare you hold. The cheapest fares carry the strictest change rules, so read them before buying and make changes with the airline or the agent that issued the ticket.
On an infant ticket, a child under two usually flies on an adult’s lap. Add the baby when you book with SpiceJet and check what it allows for prams and car seats.
Search the SG flight number on SpiceJet’s website or app. Airport departure screens show the same status on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying SpiceJet.
We check these SpiceJet answers with the airline’s own sources and aviation references every season.
General
Yes. SpiceJet is flying in 2026, but with a reduced fleet. Many aircraft are out of service, and some routes have been suspended. Check your flight status on spicejet.com shortly before travel.
SpiceMax is SpiceJet's premium seat option. It offers extra legroom, a pre-assigned seat, a meal, and priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling for a higher fare. Check the SpiceJet website to see whether it is available on your flight.
SpiceJet's main hubs are Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport and Hyderabad. Hyderabad is also the main base for its Dash 8 turboprops, which fly regional routes.
SpiceJet flies Boeing 737 aircraft, including the 737 MAX 8, and De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops. It has also added leased aircraft, such as Airbus A320s, to rebuild capacity. The aircraft on your flight may change at short notice.
Ajay Singh controls SpiceJet and is its chairman and managing director. He relaunched the company in 2005 and took control back from Kalanithi Maran's Sun Group in January 2015.
Yes. Its cargo arm, SpiceXpress, started in September 2018 and flies converted Boeing 737 freighters.
SpiceJet offers Economy class and SpiceMax class.
What's included
Baggage allowances depend on your route and fare. Domestic and international flights have different rules. Check the current allowance for your booking on the SpiceJet website, and buy extra baggage online before the flight, which is usually cheaper than at the airport.
Timing & weather
SpiceJet's first flight, from Delhi to Mumbai, took off on 24 May 2005. International flights started on 7 October 2010.
SpiceJet was founded in 1994, 32 years ago.
Getting there
Yes. SpiceJet has codeshare agreements with Emirates and Gulf Air, though it is not part of any global alliance.
SpiceJet uses the IATA code SG and the ICAO code SEJ. Its radio callsign is SPICEJET.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on spicejet.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
No, SpiceJet is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
Booking
SpiceJet serves around 35 destinations from Delhi and Hyderabad and holds about 4 percent of India's domestic market.
