India
India Overflight & Landing Permit Requirements
What the state requires, who issues it, and how our desk arranges it for your movement.
Do I need a landing permit for India?
Aircraft flying into or departing from Indian Territory shall make their first landing at or final departure from, an International Aerodrome.
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- Published by
- Airports Authority of India (Aeronautical Information Management)
- Source type
- State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
- Last checked
- 2026-09-14
Do I need an overflight permit for India?
One working day for flights for non-traffic purposes, i.e. overflight (s)/ technical halts except as stated in 3.2.1.4 3.2.1.4 Three working day for flights for non-traffic purposes, i.e. overflight (s)/ technical halts originating from PRC countries.
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- Published by
- Airports Authority of India (Aeronautical Information Management)
- Source type
- State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
- Last checked
- 2026-09-14
Who issues flight permits in India?
Permits are issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the authority recorded in our coverage for India.
What is the lead time for a India permit?
Three working days for flights for traffic purposes; except as stated in 3.2.1.2. 3.2.1.2 Seven working days for flights originating from PRC countries. 3.2.1.3 One working day for flights for non-traffic purposes, i.e. overflight (s)/ technical halts except as stated in 3.2.1.4 3.2.1.4 Three working day for flights for non-traffic purposes, i.e. overflight (s)/ technical halts originating from PRC countries.
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- Published by
- Airports Authority of India (Aeronautical Information Management)
- Source type
- State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
- Last checked
- 2026-09-14
How long is a India permit valid?
A flight clearance shall be valid for a period of 48 hours. If a flight gets delayed beyond 48 hours, it will require fresh clearance form the DGCA.
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- Published by
- Airports Authority of India (Aeronautical Information Management)
- Source type
- State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
- Last checked
- 2026-09-14
What documents does a India permit request need?
If an operator intends to perform a (series of) non-scheduled flight(s) into, from or over Indian Territory, it is necessary for the operator to apply and obtain prior approval of DGCA.
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- Published by
- Airports Authority of India (Aeronautical Information Management)
- Source type
- State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
- Last checked
- 2026-09-14
This guide covers landing and overflight permits together, because for most movements they are arranged in the same request with the same authority. Tell operations which you need and the desk handles both.
Permit requirements in India
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- Published by
- Airports Authority of India (Aeronautical Information Management)
- Source type
- State authority (CAA, AIP or ministry)
- Last checked
- 2026-09-14
Requirements apply by operation, aircraft and route. Our 24/7 operations desk confirms how the published requirement applies to your movement.
Operational detail confirmed for your movementBefore you file
An operational value is published here only once it is confirmed against a current official source. The details below for India are not at that standard today, so our 24/7 operations desk confirms them with the authority for your aircraft, route and dates before you plan on them.
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Who issues the permit
Permit arrangement in India
We arrange flight permits in India through direct connections with civil aviation authorities. Airways publishes coverage of this service at country level. It is Airways' own statement about its service, not a statement about the aerodrome.