Passengers are required to comply with the applicable regulations governing items permitted on board. Where X-ray screening does not provide a clear view of the contents, security personnel may undertake a physical inspection of cabin or checked baggage. Passengers must extend full cooperation during all security procedures. Electronic devices, including laptops and mobile phones, may be subject to additional screening. During security checks, electronic devices and metallic items, such as keys and coins, should be placed separately in the designated trays.

Hand Baggage Allowance:

In accordance with the latest BCAS guidelines, each passenger is permitted to carry one item of hand baggage weighing up to 7 kg and measuring no more than 55 cm × 40 cm × 20 cm. In addition, passengers may carry one laptop bag or handbag, an overcoat, rug, blanket or wrap, a camera or pair of binoculars, reading material for the journey, or infant food together with a carrying basket.

• Hand baggage allowances may vary by airline; passengers are therefore advised to confirm the applicable limits directly with their airline before travelling. Power banks are permitted only in hand baggage.
• Satellite phones and drones are not permitted.

Check-In Baggage Allowance:

Check-in baggage allowances vary by airline. Passengers are advised to confirm the applicable weight and size limits directly with their airline before travelling.

Guidelines for Liquids, Aerosols and Gels:

For security purposes, the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in hand baggage is subject to the following restrictions:

• Each container must have a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres.
• Containers with a capacity exceeding 100 millilitres are not permitted.
• During security screening, passengers must remove all LAGs from their hand baggage and place them separately in the designated tray.
• All LAG containers must be packed in a clear, resealable plastic bag.

Further information on prohibited and permitted items is available here.

Following security screening, passengers are required to proceed to the Immigration counters.

• Immigration clearance is mandatory for all Indian and foreign nationals travelling on international arrival and departure flights.
• Passports are stamped upon arrival and departure. Passengers are advised to verify that the appropriate stamp has been affixed before leaving the Immigration counter.
• For Immigration clearance, passengers must present valid travel documents, including a passport and, where applicable, a visa.
• If the required Immigration stamp is missing, passengers should immediately contact the relevant AFRRO, FRRO or SSP office to have the stamp affixed and avoid inconvenience during future travel.

Further information on Immigration rules is available here

Customs Helpdesk and Declaration Counter:

Following Immigration clearance, passengers are required to proceed to the Customs Declaration Counter before continuing to the boarding gates. Customs officials generally inspect or stamp baggage only where specifically required or as part of a random check.

Important Information for Passengers Departing from India:

Passengers carrying high-value articles, including jewellery, are required to obtain an export certificate to avoid the imposition of customs duty upon re-importation.

Physical verification of the articles is mandatory for issuance of the export certificate.

For jewellery export certificates, passengers must visit the Precious Cargo Customs Clearance Centre (PCCC) at Bandra-Kurla Complex before departure. For assistance, passengers may contact the Deputy or Assistant Commissioner (PCCC) on 022 26754000.

Indian residents are permitted to carry up to INR 25,000 in Indian currency.

INR 500 denomination notes may not be carried to Nepal or Bhutan; only notes in denominations of INR 100 or lower are permitted.

Indian residents may carry foreign exchange without a prescribed limit, provided it has been issued by an RBI-authorised dealer. However, foreign currency exceeding US$5,000, or its equivalent, in cash, or total foreign exchange exceeding US$10,000, or its equivalent, must be declared at the Customs Declaration Counter.

Tourists and Non-Resident Indians may carry foreign currency out of India up to the amount brought into the country.

For further information on customs procedures, passengers may download the Indian Customs Traveller Guide application from the Google Play Store.

More details on Customs rules can be found here