Customs, Immigration, and Baggage Transfer during Travel through Multiple Airports
Do you need clarification about the visa requirements and baggage transfer process across cities you travel to? You can find all the relevant information below.
Domestic to International travel with a layover at an intermediate airport
Example journey: Delhi to Sydney with a layover in Melbourne
Cities involved and terms used
Departure city: Delhi
First city of arrival/ layover city/ intermediate city: Melbourne
Final arrival city: Sydney
Please note that the above example journey is used for the below-mentioned guide to customs, immigration checks, and baggage transfers.
Customs and immigration check
You will have to complete only your immigration checks in the intermediate or layover city, i.e., Melbourne.
Please conduct these checks before you take your onward domestic flight.
Baggage transfer
To help you navigate the baggage transfer process, we've broken it down into steps:
- Departure city: Drop your check-in baggage at the check-in counter in Delhi.
First city of arrival/layover city/intermediate city: You must claim your baggage on arrival from the designated carousel in Melbourne.
Onward domestic journey:
A. If you don’t have your onward flight with us
Head to the check-in counter of the flight with which you have your onward domestic travel. Here, complete your check-in formalities and deposit your check-in baggage.
B. If you have your onward flight with us
Head to our check-in counter, complete the check-in formalities and deposit your check-in baggage.Arrival city: Please collect your baggage from the designated carousel at the arrival city, i.e., Sydney.
International to domestic travel with a layover at an airport in India
Example journey: Sydney to Delhi with a layover in Melbourne
Cities involved and terms used
Departure city: Sydney
First city of arrival/ layover city/ intermediate city: Melbourne
Final arrival city: Delhi
Please note that the above example journey is used for the below-mentioned guide to customs, immigration checks, and baggage transfers.
Customs and immigration check
At your final arrival city, i.e., Delhi, you will be required to complete both customs and immigration checks before exiting.
Baggage transfer
To help you navigate the baggage transfer process, we've broken it down into steps:
Departure city: Drop off your check-in baggage at the check-in counter, i.e., in Sydney.
First city of arrival/layover city/intermediate city: You won't need to collect your check-in baggage in Melbourne. We'll transfer your luggage for you directly to your next flight.
Arrival city: Collect your baggage from the designated carousel at the arrival city, i.e. Delhi. If you have any onward flights, head to the respective airlines check-in counter to complete the formalities.
International to domestic travel with a layover at an airport in India
Example journey: Abu Dhabi to Chandigarh with a layover in Delhi
Cities involved and terms used
Departure city: Abu Dhabi
First city of arrival/ layover city/ intermediate city: Delhi
Final arrival city: Chandigarh
Please note that the above example journey is used for the below-mentioned guide to customs, immigration checks, and baggage transfers.
Customs and immigration check
You will have to complete only your immigration checks in the intermediate or layover city, i.e., Delhi.
Please complete these checks before you take your onward domestic flight.
Baggage transfer
To help you with your baggage transfer process, we've broken it down into steps:
Departure city: Drop your check-in baggage at the check-in counter in Abu Dhabi.
The first city of arrival/layover city/intermediate city: You must claim your baggage on arrival at the first port of entry into the country at the designated carousel at the layover city, i.e., Delhi.
Onward domestic journey:
a. If you have a single e-ticket for the whole journey
You will already have the onward boarding pass, so you can deposit the baggage at transfer desk and proceed for Security check.
b. If you don't have a single e-ticket for the whole journey
Head to your check-in counter. Here, complete the check-in formalities and deposit your check-in baggage.Arrival city: Please collect your baggage from the designated carousel at the final arrival city, i.e., in Chandigarh.
Domestic to international travel with a layover at an Indian airport
Example journey: Chandigarh to Abu Dhabi with a layover in Delhi
Cities involved and terms used
- Cities involved and terms used
Departure city: Chandigarh
First city of arrival/ layover city/ intermediate city: Delhi
Final arrival city: Abu Dhabi
Please note that the above example journey is used for the below-mentioned guide to customs, immigration checks, and baggage transfers.
Customs and immigration check
You will have to complete only your immigration checks in the intermediate or layover city, i.e., Delhi.
Please conduct these checks before you take your onward international flight.
At your final arrival city, however, you will be required to complete both customs and immigration checks before exiting.
Baggage transfer
To help you understand the baggage transfer process, we've broken it down into steps:
Departure city: Drop off your baggage at our check-in counter in Chandigarh.
First city of arrival/layover city/intermediate city: You won't need to collect your check-in baggage in Delhi. We'll transfer your luggage for you directly for your next flight.
Onward international journey:
a. If you have a single e-ticket for the whole journey
Head to your check-in counter. Here, complete the check-in formalities and deposit your check-in baggage.
b. If you don't have a single e-ticket for the whole journey
Head to your check-in counter. Here, complete the check-in formalities and deposit your check-in baggage.Arrival city: Collect your baggage from the designated carousel at the final arrival city, i.e., Abu Dhabi.
International to international travel with a layover in India
Example journey: Japan to San Francisco with a layover in Mumbai
Cities involved and terms used-
Departure city: Japan
First city of arrival/ layover city/ intermediate city: Mumbai
Final arrival city: San Francisco
Please note that the above example journey is used for the below-mentioned guide to customs, immigration checks, and baggage transfers.
Hold a single e-ticket
Please read the customs and baggage transfer guidelines if your journey is with us.
Boarding passes and transfers
You will be issued boarding cards for your entire trip at the departure city, i.e., in Japan.
You will be directly transferred to the transit area for the next segment of your flight without having to leave the layover airport. There are signages available at the airport for you to follow. Moreover, our ground staff will be available to guide you at every step.
Baggage transfer
Your bags will be tagged up to the destination city. You will not have to collect your bag at the layover city, i.e., Mumbai.
You can collect your bag from the designated carousel in the destination city, i.e. San Francisco.
Different e-tickets for each segment
Please read through the customs and baggage transfer guidelines if you have a different e-ticket for each segment of your journey
Boarding passes and transfers
A different boarding pass will be issued for each segment of your journey.
a. Boarding passes for the first leg of your journey will be issued in Japan.
b. On arrival at Mumbai, you must collect the boarding pass for the next leg of your journey.You will not be allowed to head to the transit area directly.
Baggage transfer
- Your baggage will not be tagged up till the destination. You must collect your baggage at each arrival city, i.e., you will have to collect your check-in bag first in Mumbai and then again in San Francisco.
International to international travel with a layover in another international city
Example journey: Japan to San Francisco with a layover in Dubai
Cities involved and terms used
Departure city: Japan
First city of arrival/ layover city/ intermediate city: Dubai
Final arrival city: San Francisco
Please note that the above example journey is used for the below-mentioned guide to customs, immigration checks, and baggage transfers.
Hold a single e-ticket
Please read the customs and baggage transfer guidelines if your journey is with us.
Boarding passes and transfers
You will be issued boarding cards for your entire trip at the departure city, i.e., in Japan.
You will be directly transferred to the transit area for the next segment of your flight without having to leave the layover airport. There is signage available at the airport for you to follow. Moreover, our ground staff will be available to guide you at every step.
Baggage transfer
Your bags will be tagged up to the destination city. You will not have to collect your bag in the layover city, i.e., Dubai.
You can collect your bag from the designated carousel at the destination city, i.e., in San Francisco.
Different e-tickets for each segment
Please read through the customs and baggage transfer guidelines if you have a different e-ticket for each segment of your journey
Boarding passes and transfers
A different boarding pass will be issued for each segment of your journey.
a. Boarding passes for the first leg of your journey will be issued in Japan.
b. On arrival in Dubai, you must collect the boarding pass for the next leg of your journey.You will not be allowed to head to the transit area directly.
Baggage transfer
- Your baggage will not be tagged up till the destination. You will have to collect your baggage at each arrival city, i.e., you will have to collect your check-in bag first in Dubai and then again in San Francisco.