First-Time Flyer Guide
Essential Tips for New Flyers
Welcome to Delhi Airport! Flying for the first time?
This guide is designed to make your journey stress-free by walking you through every step, from planning your trip to boarding your flight. Let's get started!
Planning Your Trip
Travel Documents
- For Domestic carry one of the following IDs: Aadhaar card, driving license, PAN card or voter ID. For Internationals, a valid passport is mandatory. Check the visa requirements of the destination country before traveling.
- Always keep a digital or printed copy of your ticket and your ID handy.
Check-in Tips
- Save time by checking in online and getting your digital boarding pass. Kindly visit your airline’s website for web check-in.
- Web check-in for domestic flights is typically available between 48 hours and 60 minutes before departure.
- International flights allow web check-in from 24 hours to 75 minutes before departure.
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Baggage Guidelines
Baggage guidelines vary by airline. You can check the airline's website for the most up-to-date information. Passengers are allowed to bring only one handbag or cabin bag onboard.
Hand Baggage
Hand baggage must adhere to the airline's specific size and weight restrictions. This information is shared by the concerned airline on your air ticket. For more info
Check-in Baggage
Each airline has its own size and weight allowance for check-in baggage. Kindly check the baggage allowance on your air ticket. For more info
Prohibited Items
For safety reasons, certain items are not allowed in hand baggage or check-in baggage at the airport. Please avoid packing restricted articles. To know more
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At the Airport
Arriving at the Airport:
Transportation: Passengers can commute to Delhi Airport via road (personal vehicle, cab & buses) or Delhi metro (Airport Expressline for T2 and T3, Magenta Line for T1).
Terminal Entry: Passengers can enter from any of the gates at the terminal. Use a less queued gate to enter.
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Check-In Process: On arrival, locate the check-in counters or kiosks for your airline. Drop off your luggage at the respective airline counter or opt for self baggage drop.
Self Baggage Drop: If you’ve already checked in online, head to the baggage drop counter to save time and skip the check-in queues. For extra safety, consider using the baggage wrapping service.
*Attention: International passengers would have to clear immigration prior to security screening. For immigration guidelines, click here.
Security Procedures
Post check-in. Move forward for security screening, be prepared to remove laptops and large electronics from your bag and place them in separate bins. Liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less and packed in a transparent bag.
Customs and Immigration (for international flights):
International Passengers should have their passport, visa and completed customs forms ready to present.
Arriving at Your Destination
Baggage Claim
- Follow signs to the baggage claim area and locate your baggage belt number on the flight information screens.
- For delayed or lost luggage, visit the airline's lost baggage counter.
- Please don't leave the airport without Property Irregularity Report (PIR).
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