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Air India Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs
Air India Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs — Summary
When Air India check-in opens, airport and bag drop cutoffs for domestic and international flights, and how early the gate closes.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- When online check-in opens: 48 hours before departure..
- Domestic airport cutoff: 45 minutes within India..
- International airport cutoff: 60 minutes before departure; 90 minutes recommended at Delhi and Mumbai..
- Bag drop deadline: 60 minutes before international departure..
When online check-in opens
48 hours before departure.
Domestic airport cutoff
45 minutes within India.
International airport cutoff
60 minutes before departure; 90 minutes recommended at Delhi and Mumbai.
Bag drop deadline
60 minutes before international departure.
Boarding and gate closure
Gates close 25 minutes before departure on international flights. Delhi and Mumbai both require a security stamp on cabin baggage tags at some checkpoints — allow time.
Doing it in the app
airindia.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.
Air India check-in & boarding — common questions
When does Air India check-in open?
48 hours before departure.
How early do I need to be at the airport for Air India?
Domestic: 45 minutes within India. International: 60 minutes before departure; 90 minutes recommended at Delhi and Mumbai. Bags: 60 minutes before international departure.
How long before departure does the Air India gate close?
Gates close 25 minutes before departure on international flights. Delhi and Mumbai both require a security stamp on cabin baggage tags at some checkpoints — allow time.
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