One common question among air travelers is whether international and domestic flights operate from the same place inside an airport. The answer is: Yes, they are different in most major airports, both in India and globally.

Here’s everything you need to know when booking your flight through Travarc.in and preparing for airport procedures.

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✅ Separate Terminals for International and Domestic Flights – What It Means

Most large airports in India like Delhi (IGI Airport), Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport), Bangalore (Kempegowda Airport), Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi Airport), and Chennai Airport have separate terminals for domestic and international flights.

✈️ Domestic Flights:

• Operate from Domestic Terminals (Terminal 1 or 2 in many airports)

• Check-in counters, security checks, waiting lounges, and boarding gates are specific for domestic departures only

• Immigration and customs clearance are not required

???? International Flights:

• Operate from International Terminals (like Terminal 3 in Delhi or Terminal 2 in Mumbai)

• Passengers need to go through immigration and customs checks

• Security process involves additional copyright control

• Baggage screening follows international security standards

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✅ Entry Gates Are Different – Where You Enter Matters

Airports usually have separate entrances for domestic and international passengers.

• For domestic flights, follow signs for Domestic Departures

• For international flights, follow signs for International Departures

• Airport staff and signboards help guide you to the correct terminal

Booking your ticket on Travarc.in will show clearly whether your flight is domestic or international. Double-check your departure terminal on your e-ticket.

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✅ Security Procedures Are Different

• Domestic Travel:
  Security check is quick. No immigration, just standard hand baggage screening.

• International Travel:
  Involves immigration, customs, document checks, and often more detailed security screening.

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✅ Check-in Counters for Airlines Are Separated

Even if the same airline operates both international and domestic flights (like Air India, IndiGo, or Vistara), they have separate check-in counters in different terminals for each type of journey.

For example:

• IndiGo Domestic Check-in: Terminal 1, Delhi

• IndiGo International Check-in: Terminal 3, Delhi

Always refer to your Travarc.in flight booking confirmation for the correct terminal and check-in location.

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✅ Baggage Rules Differ Between International and Domestic Flights

• International Flights:
  Higher baggage allowance, stricter rules on liquids, and customs checks.

• Domestic Flights:
  Lower baggage allowance (typically 15kg check-in for economy), simpler security.

If you are taking connecting flights (international + domestic) on the same day, check with your airline or Travarc.in if your baggage will transfer automatically or if you need to collect and recheck.

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✅ Immigration and Customs – Only for International Flights

• Domestic passengers do not go through immigration or customs.

• International passengers must clear both before boarding and after arrival.

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✅ Airport Facilities – Lounge Access, Duty-Free, Food Courts

• International Terminals:
  Usually have duty-free shops, currency exchange, immigration desks, and international lounges.

• Domestic Terminals:
  Have smaller shopping areas, food courts, and domestic airline lounges.

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✅ Special Note for Passengers with Connecting Flights (Domestic + International)

If your travel involves both domestic and international sectors, check the following on Travarc.in before booking:

1. Do you need to change terminals?
   Example: Delhi has Domestic at T1/T2 and International at T3.

2. Is there enough layover time?
   Plan at least 3-4 hours buffer if terminals are different.

3. Do you need to re-check baggage?
   Confirm during booking.

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✅ Final Tips from Travarc.in

• Always reach the correct terminal based on your flight type (Domestic or International).

• Double-check your boarding pass and e-ticket for terminal information.

• For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours early.

• For domestic flights, arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure.

Booking through Travarc.in ensures that your flight details, terminals, and important instructions are all clearly mentioned in your confirmation.

Fly smart, stay informed, and make your travel experience smooth with Travarc.in!