What is the salary of cabin crew in India?

Starting salary ranges from Rs. 22,000-40,000 depending on the airline. With 5+ years experience, it can reach Rs. 45,000-80,000. International routes pay more due to per diem allowances.

What are the requirements to become cabin crew in India?

You need to be 18-27 years old, minimum 157 cm tall (women) or 170 cm (men), 10+2 educated (graduate preferred), have correctable 6/6 vision, know English and Hindi, and be able to swim.

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How to Become Cabin Crew in India — The Honest Career Guide

Updated June 25, 2026 | 6 min read

Being cabin crew sounds glamorous — travel the world, free flights, stay in hotels. And it can be. But it's also 14-hour days, missed festivals, and dealing with difficult passengers. Here's the full picture.

Requirements

📋 Age: 18-27 (most airlines)
📏 Height: Minimum 157 cm (women), 170 cm (men)
🎓 Education: 10+2 minimum, graduate preferred
👁️ Vision: 6/6 with correction acceptable
🏊 Swimming: Must be able to swim (trained during selection)
🗣️ Languages: English + Hindi mandatory, regional language is a plus

Salary Range

Airline	Starting	5+ Years
IndiGo	Rs. 25,000-35,000	Rs. 45,000-60,000
Air India	Rs. 30,000-40,000	Rs. 50,000-80,000
SpiceJet	Rs. 22,000-30,000	Rs. 40,000-55,000

*International routes pay significantly more due to per diem allowances

The Reality Check

✅ Pros: Free flights, hotel stays, meeting interesting people, travel perks
❌ Cons: Irregular hours, away from family, physical demands, difficult passengers
⏰ Schedule: 4 days on, 2 days off is common. Festivals? You'll probably work

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