Our International Check-in Procedures
While flying internationally, use our seamless check-in facilities to avoid the last-minute rush. Not only does it make your journey smoother and more comfortable, but it also ensures you say goodbye to long queues for good!
Web check-in
You can check in for your flight on the Air India website from anywhere in the world.
The web check-in facility opens 48 hours before your flight and closes two hours before departure. Please note that the web check-in facility is not available for codeshare flights as of now.
International passengers are issued a confirmation slip on completing the web check-in. They can get their boarding passes only after presenting the slip at dedicated counters at the airport and completing the check-in formalities. You can drop your baggage, if any, at the counter and collect registered baggage tags following the document verification before heading for the security check.
Check-in counter closure timing at Indian airports
For international flights, the check-in counters close 60 minutes before the flight departure. However, at the Delhi Airport, counters close 75 minutes before departure for international flights. Boarding gates will close 20 minutes before the scheduled time of departure.
Upfront upgrade
Our upfront upgrade offer allows you to fly in your preferred class for an additional fee.
Counter closures at the Heathrow Airport
The check-in counters at the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) close 75 minutes prior to scheduled departure for international flights.