Air India

Q: What are Air India's airline codes?

Air India's IATA code is AI , its ICAO code is AIC , and its callsign is AIRINDIA .

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Air India is the flag carrier of India, part of the Tata Group and a member of Star Alliance, with its main hub in Delhi. This guide covers its hubs, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Maharaja Club and airport transportation.

177
Aircraft: 89
Destinations: DEL, BOM, BLR
Hubs: Star Alliance
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Where you land

Air India airports

Air India and its sister airline Air India Express can use different terminals at the same airport. Check the terminal on your booking before you arrange a transfer.

Indira Gandhi International Airport Hub

DEL · Delhi

Air India's main hub and the base for most of its long-haul flights. International flights use Terminal 3. Domestic flights use Terminal 3 or Terminal 2: flights with four-digit numbers starting with 1 (for example AI1737) leave from Terminal 2. Air India Express flights numbered AI 9xxx use Terminal 1.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Hub

BOM · Mumbai

A hub for domestic flights and international routes to the Gulf, Asia, Europe, North America and Mauritius. Air India uses Terminal 2.

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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Hub

BLR · Bengaluru

A hub in southern India for domestic and international flights. Air India uses Terminal 2.

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Birmingham Airport

BHX · Birmingham

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Suvarnabhumi Airport

BKK · Bangkok

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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

CDG · Paris

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Bandaranaike International Airport

CMB · Katunayake

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Cochin International Airport

COK · Kochi

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Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

CPH · Copenhagen

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Hamad International Airport

DOH · Doha

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Dubai International Airport

DXB · Dubai

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Newark Liberty International Airport

EWR · Newark

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Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

FCO · Rome

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Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA · Frankfurt am Main

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Goa International Airport

GOI · Dabolim

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Noi Bai International Airport

HAN · Hanoi

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Tokyo Haneda International Airport

HND · Tokyo

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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

HYD · Hyderabad

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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

JFK · New York

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Kuala Lumpur International Airport

KUL · Kuala Lumpur

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London Heathrow Airport

LHR · London

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Chennai International Airport

MAA · Chennai

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Melbourne Airport

MEL · Melbourne

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Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

MRU · Plaine Magnien

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Milan Malpensa International Airport

MXP · Milan

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San Francisco International Airport

SFO · San Francisco

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Tan Son Nhat International Airport

SGN · Ho Chi Minh City

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Singapore Changi Airport

SIN · Singapore

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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

SYD · Sydney

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Vienna International Airport

VIE · Vienna

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Vancouver International Airport

YVR · Vancouver

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Toronto Pearson International Airport

YYZ · Toronto

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Zürich Airport

ZRH · Zurich

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Other bases

Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Thiruvananthapuram are focus cities with domestic and selected international flights.

The airline

About Air India

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Air India before travel.

Official name: Air India Limited
Callsign: AIRINDIA
Country: India
Founded: 1932 (as Tata Airlines)
Parent company: Tata Group (74.9%), with Singapore Airlines holding 25.1%
Head office: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Alliance: Star Alliance (member since 2014)
Frequent-flyer program: Maharaja Club
Official website: airindia.com

Air India is the flag carrier of India. It was founded on October 15, 1932, as Tata Airlines, took the name Air India in 1946 and is headquartered in Gurugram, near Delhi. Air India Limited is owned by the Tata Group (74.9%) and Singapore Airlines (25.1%), and Vistara was merged into Air India in November 2024. It has been a member of Star Alliance since 2014. Air India Express is its low-cost sister airline.

Its main hub is Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, with further hubs in Mumbai and Bengaluru. From India it serves about 89 destinations, 46 domestic and 43 international, across South Asia, the Gulf, Southeast and East Asia, Australia, Europe and North America, including London Heathrow, Paris, Frankfurt, New York JFK, Newark, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney and Melbourne.

The mainline fleet of about 177 aircraft combines Airbus A350, Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 widebodies with Airbus A320-family jets.

Network

Where Air India flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with an AI flight number are operated by Air India Express or Star Alliance partners; check the "operated by" line when you book.

India

A domestic network from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to cities across India, including Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Goa and Amritsar.

South Asia, the Gulf and the Indian Ocean

Colombo, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Dubai, Doha and Mauritius.

Southeast and East Asia

Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Tokyo Haneda.

Australia

Delhi to Sydney and Melbourne.

Europe and the UK

London Heathrow, Birmingham, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan, Rome, Zurich, Vienna and Copenhagen.

North America

Delhi to New York JFK and San Francisco, Mumbai to Newark, and flights to Toronto and Vancouver. Mumbai to Toronto is scheduled three times a week from October 25, 2026, to March 26, 2027.

Aircraft

Air India fleet

Air India flies Airbus and Boeing widebodies on long-haul routes and Airbus A320-family jets on domestic and regional routes. Older aircraft are being refitted with new cabins. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A350

Long-haul aircraft with Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The 787-8 and 787-9 fly long-haul and medium-haul routes. The 787-9 has Business, Premium Economy and Economy.

Boeing 777

The 777-300ER flies high-demand long-haul routes and is the aircraft with a First cabin.

Airbus A320 family

The A319, A320, A320neo, A321 and A321neo fly domestic routes and regional flights to the Gulf and Asia.

On board

Air India cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

First

Offered on the Boeing 777-300ER.

Business

Lie-flat seats on widebody aircraft, and a Business cabin on A320-family jets.

Premium Economy

Available on the A350, the 787-9, refitted 787-8s and some A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

Economy

The standard cabin, sold as Value, Classic and Flex fares. Fare type affects baggage, changes and seat selection.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Air India baggage allowances depend on the cabin, the fare type, the route and Maharaja Club tier. Your e-ticket shows the allowance that applies.

Carry-on

Economy and Premium Economy passengers can bring one cabin bag of up to 7 kg (15 lb) and 55 × 40 × 20 cm, plus one personal item of up to 3 kg that fits under the seat. First and Business passengers can bring one cabin bag of up to 10 kg (22 lb) plus one personal item.

Checked baggage

The allowance depends on fare and route. Flights to and from Europe, the United States, Canada, Japan and South Korea use the piece concept; domestic flights and most routes in Asia, the Gulf and Australia use a weight allowance.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, bulky items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Air India baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on airindia.com or the Air India app opens 48 hours before departure. It closes about one hour before domestic flights and earlier for international flights, so follow the deadline shown in your booking.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal. In Delhi, Air India uses Terminal 3 or Terminal 2 depending on the flight number, and Air India Express uses Terminal 1.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Airport check-in counters generally open three hours before departure. Allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, immigration.

Lounges

Air India opened its flagship Maharaja Lounge on the international pier of Delhi Terminal 3 in February 2026, and uses its own and partner lounges at other airports. Access depends on cabin, Maharaja Club or Star Alliance status, and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Maharaja Club is Air India's loyalty program. Members earn Maharaja Points on Air India, Air India Express and Star Alliance flights and with partner businesses, and redeem them for award flights and upgrades. The tiers are Red, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Air India's official services:

Air India website

airindia.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Air India app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications

Ground transport

Airport transportation for Air India passengers

Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.

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Questions

Air India FAQs

What are Air India's airline codes?

Air India's IATA code is AI, its ICAO code is AIC, and its callsign is AIRINDIA.

What is Air India's main hub?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi. Mumbai (BOM) and Bengaluru (BLR) are also hubs.

Which terminal does Air India use in Delhi?

International flights use Terminal 3. Domestic flights use Terminal 3 or Terminal 2; flights with four-digit numbers starting with 1 leave from Terminal 2. Confirm on your boarding pass before travel.

Is Air India part of Star Alliance?

Yes. Air India has been a member of Star Alliance since 2014.

What is Air India's frequent-flyer program?

Maharaja Club.

Is Air India Express the same airline as Air India?

No. Air India Express is a separate low-cost sister airline in the Tata Group. Its flights sold on Air India tickets carry AI 9xxx numbers, and in Delhi they use Terminal 1.

Does Air India fly to the United States?

Yes. Air India flies from Delhi to New York JFK and San Francisco, and from Mumbai to Newark.

Does Air India fly to Cancún?

No. Air India does not fly to Mexico. Travelers from India to Cancún connect to other airlines, for example in the United States or Europe.

Does Air India fly to Australia?

Yes. Air India flies from Delhi to Sydney and Melbourne.

When does Air India online check-in open?

Online check-in on airindia.com or the Air India app opens 48 hours before departure.

What carry-on bag can I bring on Air India?

In Economy and Premium Economy, one cabin bag of up to 7 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm, plus one small personal item. First and Business passengers can bring one bag of up to 10 kg plus a personal item.

Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Air India?

No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Air India.

Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.

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