Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Guide: Alcohol Rules on Flights in India
Bringing alcohol on flights in India is allowed, but depends on the rules.
For domestic flights, you can pack up to 5 litres in checked bags.
However, what you can bring in your carry-on varies.
Some airlines don't allow alcohol in cabin bags, while others permit a small amount if bought after security.
On international flights, carry-on liquids are limited to 100 ml, but you can check up to 5 litres if the alcohol content is between 24% and 70%.
Remember to pack bottles carefully and keep receipts handy.
Duty-free purchases on connecting flights need to stay sealed to avoid issues.
Carrying alcohol on flights in India is allowed with specific rules.
Domestic flights permit up to 5 litres in checked bags (24-70% ABV).
Cabin bag rules vary by airline.
International flights allow 100ml in carry-on unless duty-free and up to 5 litres in checked luggage (24-70% ABV).
Consumption of own alcohol is not permitted during the flight.
- Who
- Travellers in India
- What
- Rules for carrying alcohol on domestic and international flights.
- When
- Information as of September 30, 2025.
- Where
- Flights in and out of India.
- Why
- To inform travelers of restrictions and guidelines for safely transporting alcohol.
- Domestic Flights - Checked Bags
- Up to 5 litres (24-70% ABV)
- Domestic Flights - Cabin Bags
- Restrictions vary by airline; some allow 1 litre purchased after security.
- International Flights - Carry-on
- Only 100 ml bottles allowed unless duty-free, sealed.
- International Flights - Checked Bags
- Up to 5 litres (24-70% ABV)
- Prohibition
- Alcohol above 70% ABV is prohibited.
- Onboard Consumption
- Not permitted.