UAE-India travel: Airport security, airline advisories ahead of Independence Day

UAE residents travelling to India around Independence Day on August 15 should plan ahead, with airports across the country stepping up security and warning passengers to expect longer processing times.

India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, with enhanced security measures in place at airports and major transport hubs.

Complete Air Suvidha 2.0: Submit the mandatory online health declaration before travelling to India.

Allow extra time for traffic: Road restrictions and heavier traffic could affect journeys to some airports.

Cooperate with security staff: Additional screening of passengers and baggage is expected at several airports.

Passengers flying to Delhi should expect tighter security ahead of August 15. Delhi Airport has advised travellers to arrive early as screening could take longer than usual.

Restrictions on heavy vehicles and interstate buses entering Delhi from Gurugram and Faridabad are also in place around the August 13 full-dress rehearsal and August 15 celebrations.

Travellers arriving in the capital should factor in additional security checks and allow extra time for onward journeys.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has advised passengers to plan ahead amid heightened security measures running from August 10 to 20.

Kempegowda International Airport has warned of increased passenger volumes and enhanced security measures around the Independence Day weekend.

Cochin International Airport (CIAL) has strengthened security measures, with enhanced surveillance and stricter screening of passengers, baggage and cargo continuing until August 20.

Additional checks will be carried out before boarding. Visitors will also not be permitted to enter the domestic and international terminals during this period.

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has warned passengers of additional mandatory security checks.

Travellers should arrive early, keep their documents ready and allow extra time for security procedures.

Airlines operating between the UAE and India have also advised passengers to reach airports well ahead of departure.