Check-In at Delhi Airport

Keep your check in experience smooth and hassle-free

Streamline your journey through Delhi Airport with smart check-in options, clear guidelines, and dedicated services to help you arrive relaxed and ready to fly

Before Reaching Delhi Airport Easy Steps For Check-In Handy Tips

Before Reaching Delhi Airport

Web / Mobile Check-In

Complete web check-in 48 hours to 1 hour prior Scheduled departure Time of your flight and download or print your boarding pass.

Arrive Early

Due to security and immigration processes, international passengers are advised to arrive at least 4 hours prior Scheduled departure Time. Domestic flyers should arrive at least 3 hours before for a smoother check-in.

Baggage Restrictions

Check your airline's baggage restrictions before you travel, including size/weight limits and which items you're not permitted to carry on board. To know more, click here

Step 1

Entering the Terminal

Terminal access is permitted 6 hours for International Flights and 4 hours for domestic before departure of your flight, only for ticketed passengers. Make sure you plan your journey ahead accordingly.
Keep the following documents ready at the terminal entrance

ID Documents

Carry valid identification documents to the airport. Domestic passengers: Carry an ID card (Aadhaar, driving licence, PAN, voter ID) International passengers: Passengers must have carry passport & visa

Tickets

Depending upon your airline’s policy, bring a hard copy/soft copy of your air ticket.

Boarding Pass

For seamless boarding, you must have your boarding pass. Get it printed at the check-in kiosks at Delhi Airport

Pro-tip: For passengers flying through DEL, apps like DigiYatra can be helpful. With your mobile, you can also check the Live Flight Status Tracker and Wait Time Traffic for a hassle-free journey.

Step 2

Use CUSS kiosks at T1 & T3 to print boarding passes and baggage tags

Experience fast luggage processing with the Self Service Baggage Drop—scan your tag and drop your bag in just 30 seconds.

Pro Tip- If you have excess baggage, we have a low cost Excess Baggage Service to help you travel smoothly, to know more click here

Step 3

Domestic flights

You can proceed to security after check-in.

International flights

You will have to complete both immigration and security checks

Fast-track Immigration Lanes

are available for arriving and departing passengers who are part of the Trusted Traveler Program, including Indian nationals and OCI cardholders.

Pro-tip: For passengers flying through DEL, apps like DigiYatra can be helpful. With your mobile, you can also check the Live Flight Status Tracker and Wait Time Traffic for a hassle-free journey.

A Few Handy Tips For Smoother Journey

DigiYatra check-in is available for Indian passengers. It uses facial verification technology to make terminal entry & security clearance at the airport a seamless, hassle-free and paperless process.

Missed web check-in? You can use kiosks up to 1 hour pre-departure.

Check boarding gate times carefully.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Aim to be at check-in 2 - 4 hours early to avoid last minute hassle.

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