Yes, you can usually carry an empty water bottle, steel tiffin or thermos flask through security in India and fill it after screening. The 100 ml liquids rule applies to liquids inside containers, so keep the bottle empty at the checkpoint. Dry vegetarian food is generally fine, but loose spices and gravy-heavy dishes can cause
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Yes, smartwatches and wireless earbuds are allowed on Indian flights. Since DGCA amended its rules in April 2014, portable electronic devices can be used on board, provided devices that transmit radio signals are in non-transmitting mode, commonly called flight mode. Carry them in the cabin, and follow crew instructions on Bluetooth. Updated October 2026 ·
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For flights in India, the safe rule is to put trekking poles, ice axes, crampons and camping knives in checked baggage. Knives and other sharp instruments are listed as prohibited in the cabin by IndiGo and Air India Express, and spiked or pointed gear is likely to be refused at the checkpoint. Keep soft gear
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Golf clubs fly in Indian airlines’ holds as sports equipment, in a golf bag or hard case. Air India, IndiGo and Akasa all treat a golf bag as special baggage, and most charge a handling fee on top of any excess weight. Pre-booking is usually cheaper than paying at the airport, and clubs cannot travel
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Yes, you can take a bicycle on Indian domestic flights, but only as special checked baggage. Airlines such as Air India, IndiGo and Akasa treat bikes as sports equipment, usually charge a handling fee, and expect the bicycle to be packed in a proper travel case. Contact the airline before the day of travel to
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On Indian domestic flights, knives and scissors are not allowed in cabin baggage. IndiGo and Air India Express both list them as prohibited in the cabin, so pack them in checked baggage. Loose blades follow the same logic. Nail cutters and razors sit in a grey area at the checkpoint, so the safest habit is
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Varanasi’s airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, IATA code VNS, at Babatpur in Uttar Pradesh. The Airports Authority of India operates it. It was formerly called Varanasi Airport and was renamed in October 2005 after India’s second Prime Minister. Many travellers still say Varanasi airport or Banaras airport, and all of these mean the
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Dry vegetarian snacks such as namkeen, roasted chana and packed biscuits are generally fine in cabin and checked bags, since the liquids rule applies to liquids, aerosols and gels. Air India states that ghee and pickles are allowed in both, but in cabin baggage they fall under the 100 ml liquids rule, and chilli pickle
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Most Indian airlines let a baby stroller or pram travel for an infant without a separate charge, but the wording differs by airline. IndiGo states one stroller or baby pram per infant is free. Air India allows one collapsible stroller, carrycot or infant car seat. Air India Express says a collapsible stroller can go to
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Indian passport holders need a visa for Laos, as it is not visa-free for ordinary passports. The Lao government runs an official e-visa portal that grants a single-entry stay of 30 days, usually processed in about three working days. Most travellers fly from India to Vientiane or Luang Prabang by connecting through a hub such
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