Unsafe and Restricted Items

Alcoholic beverages

Carry on: No

Check In: Yes

A person can carry a total net quantity of 5 l / 169 oz of alcohol. Please note that the bottle should be in original retail packaging, and the receptacle should not exceed 5 l/ 169 oz. Additionally, the alcohol content by volume should be between 24% and 70%.

Note: While we do not allow the carriage of LAGs in cabin baggage, there are some exceptions for international transfer passengers that allow them to carry LAGs in cabin baggage as per the LAG policy. The quantity of duty-free alcohol that can be purchased and carried depends on the duty-free regulations at the airport.

Liquid, Aerosol and Gels (LAGs) may include but not limited to water, liquid content, creams, lotions, cosmetics, oils, perfumes, deodorants and other sprays, gels, shaving foam, toothpaste, lip gloss, lip balm or any item of similar consistency at room temperature.

Below are the regulations for carrying LAGs when travelling with us:

  1. Each LAG must be in containers of 100 ml or less, or its equivalent in other volumetric measurements. Please note, LAGs in containers larger than 100 ml will not be accepted even if they are partially filled. 
  2. All containers must be carried in a 1 litre transparent re-sealable bag.
  3. The containers should fit comfortably and completely in the transparent re-sealable bag.
  4. You will have to present the proof of purchase and the transparent re-sealable bag carrying the containers with the LAGs separately when requested for screening at security checkpoints.
  5. LAGs, of any volume, that have been purchased at the retail outlets/ vending machines at the airport or on board an aircraft will not be permitted through screening at security checkpoints unless they are carried in Security Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB).
  6. If you are travelling to India from an international destination, and are connecting on a domestic flight with us, please ensure that any Liquids, Aerosols, or Gels (LAGs) purchased at international airport retail outlets that exceeds the permissible allowance should be placed in your check‑in baggage before undergoing security screening at Indian airports.
  7. Exceptions to the above regulations are permissible for domestic passengers as per the following:
    1. Medical needs
      • Medicines with a total volume exceeding 100 ml, whether prescribed by a doctor or acquired over the counter, may be acceptable if it is essential to be carried during the journey and the amount to be carried is no more than is necessary for the journey.
      • Substances that are not medicines but are used for medical purposes are permitted, such as ice.
      • A proof of authenticity is required to be presented for the LAG is requested. The name on the label of prescription medication should match the name on the boarding pass. In the case of over the-counter medication, the quantity of medication should be just enough for the duration of the journey. In the case of prescribed medication, the passenger should be able to produce a note from the doctor.
    2. Dietary specifications
      If you have specific dietary restrictions, for example, lactose- or gluten-intolerance, you are allowed to carry your prescribed food. Although, at the screening point, if the quantity of the food is deemed excessive you will not be allowed to carry the full quantity.
    3. Infant/ Baby food
      Baby food or baby products like wet wipes, milk or juice, sterilised water, and meals in liquid, gel or paste form are permissible provided they are deemed just enough for the duration of the journey.