Forgetting something important or packing something prohibited can ruin your trip before it starts. Use this checklist to pack perfectly for every flight.
Cabin Bag Essentials (Always Carry These)
- ✅ Boarding pass (digital or printed)
- ✅ ID proof (Aadhaar/passport for domestic, passport for international)
- ✅ Phone + charger
- ✅ Power bank (under 27,000 mAh — NO checked bag!)
- ✅ Wallet/cards/cash
- ✅ Earphones/headphones
- ✅ Medications (prescription meds with doctor's note for international)
- ✅ Water bottle (empty — fill after security)
- ✅ Snacks (allowed on domestic flights)
- ✅ Light jacket/shawl (aircraft cabins can be cold)
Checked Bag Essentials
- ✅ Clothes (pack for weather at destination)
- ✅ Toiletries (full-size bottles allowed in checked bag)
- ✅ Hair dryer/straightener
- ✅ Shoes (wear heaviest pair to save luggage weight)
- ✅ Umbrella (if traveling in monsoon)
- ✅ Gifts/souvenirs (fragile items — wrap well)
International Travel Add-Ons
- ✅ Passport (6+ months validity)
- ✅ Visa (printed copy + digital backup)
- ✅ Travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen)
- ✅ Forex card + foreign currency
- ✅ Universal adapter
- ✅ eSIM or international roaming
- ✅ Hotel booking confirmations
- ✅ Return ticket proof (some countries require this at immigration)
⛔ NOT Allowed in Cabin Bag
Packing Tips
- Roll, don't fold: Rolling clothes saves 30% more space than folding
- Wear heavy items: Wear your jacket and heaviest shoes to the airport
- Packing cubes: Game-changer for organization. Rs. 500-800 on Amazon.
- Weigh your bag: Use a luggage scale at home to avoid overweight charges (Rs. 500-1,000/kg)
- Keep essentials accessible: Phone, charger, boarding pass, and ID should be quickly reachable at security