1. IndiGo

IndiGo, India's most beloved low-cost airline, is also the largest in the country based on the number of passengers using it. It has the highest market share in the Indian Airlines market: 39.6% in 2017. IndiGo, with its hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, is the seventh largest airline in Asia with more than 46 million passengers in 2017. The airline flies its passengers to 50 national and international destinations through 1000 daily flights. Don't expect free meals, business class seats, in-flight entertainment, or any other luxury while traveling with IndiGo. However, what you will enjoy the most are the airline's low prices and punctuality, both of which are well-known traits.

2. Air India

Aaah! Air India. This list of the best airlines in the country is incomplete without the national carrier of India. This state airline serves more than 90 local and international locations. It is the country's third largest domestic airline in terms of passenger numbers and a market share of 13.3% in 2017. With its hub at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, Air India operates its domestic and Asian flights through its affiliates Air Alliance and Air India Express. The airline offers extensive in-flight entertainment, premium lounges in almost every metropolitan city in India, and a frequent flyer program called Flying Returns.

3. SpiceJet

Gurgaon-based low-cost carrier SpiceJet is closely vying with Air India for market share. With a market share of 13.2% in 2017, SpiceJet operates more than 300 flights to around 40 destinations in India and around the world. Its centers include Delhi and Hyderabad. The airline, which is constantly expanding its fleet, is trying to move away from the "low cost" label by offering premium services to its passengers through its SpiceMax programme. So prepare to be pampered with a little extra legroom, free meals, and express check-in if you pay more. However, the airline does not have entertainment or frequent flyer programs.

4. GoAir

Headquartered in Mumbai, GoAir is a low-cost airline that operates more than 140 daily flights to more than 20 cities in India. Its market share was around 8.4% in 2017. Known for its cautious approach to expansion, the company has multiple hubs across the country: Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata. Although GoAir is a low-cost airline, it has its own frequent flyer program called Go Club. It also offers travelers the option to reserve premium seats through the Go Business service, where they can enjoy free meals, priority check-in, extra legroom, and increased baggage allowance. Looks good, doesn't it?

5. AirAsia India

This entry-level low-cost airline in India is a joint venture between AirAsia Berhad and Tata Sons. It started its services in 2014 and is the first foreign airline to establish a subsidiary in India. Based in Bengaluru, this airline has a market share of around 3.7%. AirAsia India operates more than 100 daily flights to more than 20 destinations across India. The airline, which has hubs in Bengaluru and Delhi, is said to be planning to expand its fleet and fly internationally soon. Since AirAsia India has entered the already competitive low-cost airline sector in the country, airfares have become less expensive.

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