Flying for the first time can feel overwhelming. But it's actually simple once you know the process. Here's your complete step-by-step guide.
Before the Airport
Documents Checklist ✅
- ☐ Photo ID — Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Passport, or Voter ID
- ☐ Boarding pass — Print it or save in your phone (do web check-in 48 hours before)
- ☐ Booking confirmation email — Screenshot as backup
Packing Basics
- ☐ Cabin bag under 7 kg (55×35×25 cm)
- ☐ All liquids under 100 ml in a clear ziplock bag
- ☐ No sharp objects, lighters, or sprays in cabin bag
- ☐ Power bank in carry-on only (not checked bag)
At the Airport — Step by Step
- 1Arrive 2 hours early
Reach the airport at least 2 hours before departure for domestic flights
- 2Entry security check
Show your ID + boarding pass at the airport entrance. Security will stamp it
- 3Check-in counter
If you did web check-in, go straight to bag drop. Otherwise, check in here and get your boarding pass
- 4Security screening
Put bags on the X-ray belt. Remove laptop, power bank. Walk through metal detector. You'll get a stamp on your boarding pass
- 5Find your gate
Check the display screens for your gate number. Reach the gate 30 minutes before departure
- 6Board the plane
When boarding is announced, show your boarding pass, walk to the plane, find your seat, store your bag overhead, and sit down! | ID Proof Guide | Liquids Rule | Power Bank Rules
During the Flight
- 🔒 Seatbelt: Keep it fastened whenever seated
- 📱 Phone: Switch to airplane mode (you can still listen to music)
- 👂 Ear pressure: Chew gum or swallow during takeoff and landing
- 🚻 Bathroom: Wait until the seatbelt sign is off
- 💺 Reclining: Check the etiquette rules — middle seat gets BOTH armrests!
- 🍽️ Food: What each airline serves — some are free, some aren't
- 😰 Nervous? Read our fear of flying guide — you're not alone
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