Documents & ID
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.
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Documents & IDs
Not Allowed
Documents & ID
Domestic ID
Carry one government-issued photo ID. Digital IDs in DigiLocker or mAadhaar are accepted.
Documents & ID
Aadhaar photo
Printed Aadhaar photocopies accepted if QR code is legible. Photos on phone accepted only via mAadhaar/DigiLocker, not gallery images.
Flights · Batteries · Security
Flights
Flight Rule
Power bank in flight
Allowed in cabin baggage only. Strictly prohibited in checked baggage.
Flight Rule
Laptop in cabin/check-in
Cabin strongly recommended; checked baggage only if fully powered off and padded.
Flight Rule
Mobile phone in check-in
Technically allowed but discouraged. Phones must be switched off if checked in.
Packing Tips
Packing Tips
Packing Tip
Power bank in flight
Allowed in cabin baggage only. Strictly prohibited in checked baggage.
Packing Tip
Laptop in cabin/check-in
Cabin strongly recommended; checked baggage only if fully powered off and padded.
Packing Tip
Camera (DSLR)
Allowed in cabin. Pack heavy tripods or light stands in checked baggage.
Customs & Duty
Customs & Duty
Customs & Duty
Sanitizer allowance
Cabin limit 350ml per passenger (MoHFW Covid relaxation). Checked baggage allows larger bottles if sealed.
Customs & Duty
Tea/coffee powder
Allowed in both cabin and checked baggage if sealed. Large commercial quantities are subject to customs.
Customs & Duty
Chocolates
Allowed in both cabin and checked baggage. Keep them below duty-free personal allowance when returning to India.
Travelling with Family
Travelling with Family
Family Travel
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.
Family Travel
CPAP & devices
Carried as free medical equipment. Batteries must meet lithium limits and devices need prior airline intimation for in-flight use.
Family Travel
Wheelchairs & sticks
Manual aids allowed in cabin after security check. Battery wheelchairs need advance approval.
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