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- Reviewed 4 Dec 2025
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Water bottle
LimitedFull bottles banned at security; empty bottles allowed and can be refilled post-screening.
Power bank in flight
AllowedAllowed in cabin baggage only. Strictly prohibited in checked baggage.
Liquid bottles >100ml
Not allowedLiquids above 100ml per container are banned from cabin unless exempt (baby food/medicines).
Medicines in cabin
AllowedTablets and essential meds are allowed in both cabin and checked baggage; carry prescriptions for controlled drugs.
Domestic ID
AllowedCarry one government-issued photo ID. Digital IDs in DigiLocker or mAadhaar are accepted.
Checked bag limits
LimitedDomestic economy tickets include 15kg checked and 7kg cabin allowance unless airline offers more.
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Documents & IDs
Passport photocopy?
Photocopies are not accepted as primary ID. Carry the original passport even for domestic flights if you intend to use it as ID.
Not allowedDomestic ID
Carry one government-issued photo ID. Digital IDs in DigiLocker or mAadhaar are accepted.
AllowedAadhaar photo
Printed Aadhaar photocopies accepted if QR code is legible. Photos on phone accepted only via mAadhaar/DigiLocker, not gallery images.
LimitedPrinted ticket?
Printed itineraries no longer mandatory. SMS or email confirmation plus ID is enough.
AllowedPacking Tips
Power bank in flight
Allowed in cabin baggage only. Strictly prohibited in checked baggage.
AllowedLaptop in cabin/check-in
Cabin strongly recommended; checked baggage only if fully powered off and padded.
AllowedCamera (DSLR)
Allowed in cabin. Pack heavy tripods or light stands in checked baggage.
AllowedElectronics at security
Large electronics must be screened separately for clear X-ray images.
AllowedCustoms & Duty
Sanitizer allowance
Cabin limit 350ml per passenger (MoHFW Covid relaxation). Checked baggage allows larger bottles if sealed.
LimitedTea/coffee powder
Allowed in both cabin and checked baggage if sealed. Large commercial quantities are subject to customs.
AllowedChocolates
Allowed in both cabin and checked baggage. Keep them below duty-free personal allowance when returning to India.
AllowedDuty-free liquids
Duty-free alcohol or perfume allowed through transit only if sealed in STEBs with receipt dated within 36 hours.
LimitedTravelling with Family
Kids ID rules
Infants under 2 need birth certificate copies; children 2-12 need school ID, Aadhaar, or passport. Teenagers should carry government photo ID.
AllowedCPAP & devices
Carried as free medical equipment. Batteries must meet lithium limits and devices need prior airline intimation for in-flight use.
AllowedWheelchairs & sticks
Manual aids allowed in cabin after security check. Battery wheelchairs need advance approval.
AllowedBaby food
Exempt from 100ml rule when traveling with an infant. Must be presented for screening separately.
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