Portal: airindia.com (Manage My Booking) or the Air India mobile app
How to Check In Online for Air India — Step by Step
Go to airindia.com and click "Manage My Booking".
Enter your booking reference (PNR) and last name, or log in with your Flying Returns account.
Select the passengers to check in.
Choose or confirm your seat — free seat selection is available for most Economy fares.
Confirm check-in and download your boarding pass as a PDF or add to your device wallet.
Boarding Pass & Seat Selection
Boarding Pass Options
Mobile boarding pass (PDF/wallet) or printout. Self-service kiosk check-in available at Delhi, Mumbai, and other major airports.
Seat Selection
Free seat selection for most Economy and all Business class fares. Excess baggage and meals can be added at this step.
What Do You Need to Check In Online?
Your PNR / booking reference (6 characters, in your confirmation email)
Passenger's last name exactly as it appears on the ticket
For international flights: valid passport and visa details
A web-enabled phone, tablet, or computer
Why Check In Online?
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Skip Airport Queues
Check in from anywhere — home, office, or while travelling — and head straight to security.
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Choose Your Seat
Pick your preferred seat before fellow passengers can. Window, aisle, or extra legroom — it's yours first.
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Get Your Boarding Pass Instantly
Save to your phone wallet or email a print-friendly PDF — no airport printer required.
Air India Check-In Note
Air India is India's flag carrier and a Star Alliance member. For US-bound flights, check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Flying Returns miles accumulate for eligible fares.
Booked via HappyFares? Your PNR is in the HappyFares app under My Bookings.
Air India Web Check-In — Frequently Asked Questions
Air India web check-in opens 48 hours before departure. For domestic flights, check-in closes 75 minutes before departure. For international flights, check-in closes 90 minutes before departure. Use the portal at airindia.com (Manage My Booking) or the Air India mobile app.
You need your PNR (booking reference — a 6-character code in your confirmation email) and the passenger's last name exactly as printed on the ticket. For international flights, have your passport and visa details ready. A web-enabled phone or computer is all else required.
Free seat selection for most Economy and all Business class fares. Excess baggage and meals can be added at this step.
Mobile boarding pass (PDF/wallet) or printout. Self-service kiosk check-in available at Delhi, Mumbai, and other major airports.
You can still check in at the airport counter. Arrive at least 2 hours before a domestic departure and 3 hours before an international departure. Counter check-in may be chargeable depending on your fare type and airport.
Your PNR is in the booking confirmation email sent by Air India or by HappyFares at the time of booking. If you booked on HappyFares, open the HappyFares app and go to My Bookings — your PNR is displayed there alongside the e-ticket.