DEL · New Delhi · Terminal T3
Air India Check-in at Indira Gandhi International Airport
Air India departs from Terminal T3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Online check-in opens 48h before departure.
Air India check-in rules at DEL
Step-by-step at Indira Gandhi International Airport
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Check in online
Open the Air India app or website 48 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T3
Air India flights at DEL depart only from Terminal T3. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T3 main hall row A–F
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 75 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T3 Concourses A, B, C, D — international and full-service domestic
Allow 10–20 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure; gate closes 25 minutes before.
Boarding Air India at DEL
Terminal T3 notes
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Typical gates
Air India flights typically depart from gates T3 Concourses A, B, C, D — international and full-service domestic.
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Walk time
Expect 10–20 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T3 has extensive duty-free, multiple Indian restaurants (Saravana Bhavan, Indian Accent To Go), and international chains. Long opening hours.
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Lounges
Air India Maharajah Lounge (Business + First), AI Premium Lounge (Star Alliance Gold). Both in T3.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane at T3 security. Stroller drop at gate. AI offers special meals for children — pre-order 24h+ before via Manage Booking.
Known issues at DEL with Air India
Online check-in blocked for some US/UK flights
Problem: Enhanced security verification on some routes blocks online check-in with no clear error message.
Solution: Allow extra time at airport (3.5 hours for US/UK flights). The Air India app sometimes works when web check-in fails.
Passport name must match booking exactly
Problem: Even minor mismatches (initials, middle names) block check-in at DEL.
Solution: Verify spelling on booking matches passport. If wrong, contact AI 24h+ before to correct (may incur fee).
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