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Connecting Through DEL – Immigration & Customs in Transit
Welcome to India We’re delighted to have you here. We want to make sure your transit journey through Delhi Airport is smooth and hassle-free. Whether connecting to an onward international or domestic flight, we ensure your ease at every step of the way.
Domestic to International Transit
If you are arriving on a domestic flight and your onward journey is international, remember that all international departures operate exclusively from Terminal 3.
- You must then go through the check-in, immigrations and security screening process again before heading to your next flight.
- Keep your boarding pass and ID ready.
- For visa requirements at your destination country, kindly check the official government website/ representatives of the destination country.
Note: For international transfers, simply follow the orange coloured signage at the terminal.
Landed at T3
You’ll go through immigration and security before reaching the gate.
If Baggage are checked-in for final destination, then:
- Follow the orange transfer signage and once you reach the international transfer area, just head to your airline counter. Clear immigration, security and head to the departure level using escalators or lifts.
If Baggage are not checked in for final destination, then:
- First collect baggage at Delhi airport and follow the orange transfer signage for international transfers. Head to the departure level, clear immigration, security and proceed to your boarding area.
Landed at T3
You’ll go through immigration and security before reaching the gate.
If Baggage are checked-in for final destination, then:
- Follow the orange transfer signage and once you reach the international transfer area, just head to your airline counter. Clear immigration, security and head to the departure level using escalators or lifts.
If Baggage are not checked in for final destination, then:
- First collect baggage at Delhi airport and follow the orange transfer signage for international transfers. Head to the departure level, clear immigration, security and proceed to your boarding area.
Landed at T2 or T1
After baggage collection, exit the terminal. Use the free inter-terminal, shuttle bus or cabs, (hyperlink) to get to Terminal 3.
Once you reach T3, enter the terminal via Departure Level and proceed for check in again. Clear immigration security and head towards your boarding gate for your onward flight.
Landed at T2 or T1
After baggage collection, exit the terminal. Use the free inter-terminal, shuttle bus or cabs, (hyperlink) to get to Terminal 3.
Once you reach T3, enter the terminal via Departure Level and proceed for check in again. Clear immigration security and head towards your boarding gate for your onward flight.
International to Domestic Transit
After arriving on an international flight, you’ll go through immigration, collect your baggage and pass through customs at T3.
Within the Same Terminal (T3)
After immigration, baggage collection, custom clearance, follow the yellow coloured signage to proceed for domestic transfer.
Within the Same Terminal (T3)
After immigration, baggage collection, custom clearance, follow the yellow coloured signage to proceed for domestic transfer.
Through a Different Terminal (T2 & T1)
After immigration, baggage collection, customs clearance, exit the terminal. Use the free inter-terminal shuttle bus or cabs, to get to Terminal 1 or 2.
Once you reach T1 or T2, enter the terminal via Departure Level and proceed for check in again. Clear security and head towards your boarding gate.
Through a Different Terminal (T2 & T1)
After immigration, baggage collection, customs clearance, exit the terminal. Use the free inter-terminal shuttle bus or cabs, to get to Terminal 1 or 2.
Once you reach T1 or T2, enter the terminal via Departure Level and proceed for check in again. Clear security and head towards your boarding gate.
Baggage Tip
Note: For International to International connections, if you do not have your onward boarding pass and the baggage is not checked in for the final destination, passengers will have to go through Immigration and Customs at Delhi Airport.
- For detailed transfer assistance, visit Transit Guide
- If you already have your onward flight boarding pass, your luggage will be transferred automatically. You can cross check the final destination of your baggage on the bag tags provided by the airline.
- If you do not have your onward flight boarding pass, you will collect your baggage first and re-check in for your onward journey.
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