India Travel Guide

Plan your trip to India

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

India is in Southern Asia, with New Delhi as its capital. Check the exact airport and operating airline; e-visa travelers should use official government information to confirm eligibility, documents and designated entry airports.

Capital
New Delhi
Currency
Indian Rupee / INR
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Hindi, English, Bangla, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in India

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Airlines for travel in India

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in India
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
Air IndiaAIDEL / BOM / CCU / MAA / ATQ / IXL / BLR / AMD / HYD / IXC / LHR / SINAir India provides domestic baggage guidance with allowances depending on fare, route and other conditions.

How to travel around India by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in India

  • Check baggage for each domestic segment
    Air India states that domestic baggage allowance depends on class, fare family, route and membership status. Check your own ticket rather than applying another flight’s allowance.

Arriving from another country

  • Check the government e-Arrival card entry point
    India’s government site provides an e-Arrival card entry point for foreigners and OCI cardholders. Check applicability, timing and other document requirements; submitting a form does not replace a visa or entry permission.

Popular cities to visit in India

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International routes to India

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Popular international flight routes to India
RouteArrival airportRegion
LHR to DELDELGB
DXB to BOMBOMAE
SIN to DELDELSG

Before you fly to India

Complete these checks before departure.

Confirm designated airports before using an e-visa

E-visa entry is limited to designated international airports. Before booking, check the current government list, exact airport, eligibility and documents rather than assuming all airports in a city qualify.

Explore India travel information

Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.

India flight and airport FAQs

Can an Indian e-visa be used to enter through any airport?

Do not assume so. E-visa entry is limited to designated international airports; check the latest official list and applicable conditions before travel.

How should I confirm baggage allowance on an Air India domestic flight?

Check Air India’s current guidance for your ticket, class, fare family, route and membership status.