Travelling with your own electric wheelchair

We have outlined all the details you may need to plan your journey better when travelling with a personal electric mobility aid.

Travel requirements

• We request you to fill out the Battery Powered Wheelchair Information Form and submit it to the concerned department under the Airport Services - Health and Medical Assistance tab at least 48 hours before your departure.
• Carry a copy of your completed form and keep it handy at the airport for ease of verification.
• We advise arriving at the airport three hours ahead of your flight for a smooth check-in experience.

Note: The carriage of electric wheelchairs is subject to DGCA Regulations on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and must comply with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

Regulations of carriage of electric wheelchairs

Before travelling with your own electric mobility aid, we recommend reviewing the guidelines specific to your wheelchair’s battery type.

Wheelchair / Mobility aid battery type	Regulation and requirements
Non-spillable wet, nickel-metal hydride, or dry battery(ies)	Permissible to be carried in: Carry-on baggage: No Check-in baggage: Yes The battery(ies) is/are adequately protected against damage by the design of the mobility aid and securely attached to the wheelchair / mobility aid, ensuring the electrical circuits are isolated or the battery(ies) are removed from the mobility aid as per the manufacturer’s instructions. The removed or spare batteries must be carried as checked baggage in strong and rigid packaging.  The battery terminals must be protected from short circuits by insulating the terminals. For instance, they can be enclosed within a battery container. You may carry one of the following: One spare wet, non-spillable battery meeting Special Provision A67. Two spare nickel-metal hydride batteries meeting Special Provision A199. Dry batteries meeting Special Provision A123.
Lithium-ion battery(ies) – Design of the wheelchair provides adequate protection for the battery(ies).	Permissible to be carried in: Carry-on baggage: No Check-in baggage: Yes The battery must remain securely attached to the mobility aid. Note: When the lithium battery(ies) remain installed in the mobility aid, there is no Watt-hour limit The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit by insulating the terminals. For instance, they can be enclosed within a battery container. The spare batteries must be carried as cabin baggage. You may carry a maximum of one spare lithium-ion battery not exceeding 300 Wh or two spare batteries, each not exceeding 160 Wh.
Removable Lithium-ion battery(ies) – Design of the wheelchair does not provide adequate protection for the battery(ies)	Permissible to be carried in: Carry-on baggage: Yes Check-in baggage: Yes The battery(ies) must be removed from the wheelchair. The spare batteries must be carried as cabin baggage. Watt hours rating of removed batteries or spare battery(ies) must not exceed 300 Wh. You may carry a maximum of one spare lithium-ion battery not exceeding 300 Wh or two spare batteries each not exceeding 160 Wh. The terminals must be individually protected to prevent short circuits and must also be protected from damage.
Spillable Battery(ies)	We do not permit mobility aids with spillable batteries.

 

Need to carry your electric wheelchair till the gate?

Based on the airport security procedures and the availability of equipment like ramps or overhead lifts, our staff will try to accommodate your electric mobility aid up to the aircraft. Once you have been onboarded, your electric wheelchair will be loaded into the aircraft hold. 

On Arrival, we will try to return your wheelchair at the gate. If we are unable to do so due to operational procedures, we will make sure that there is wheelchair available to assist you till the baggage claim area.