Check these notes before you travel. Updated October 2026.
## Reach the airport early
Arrive two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights. Allow extra time in the festive season from late October to early January.
## Winter fog in north India
From mid December to late January, fog can delay morning flights and trains at Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Amritsar and Chandigarh. Prefer midday departures and avoid tight connections.
## Mountain roads
The passes to Ladakh and Spiti close between November and May. Carry warm layers, cash and a postpaid SIM in the high Himalaya, and plan a buffer day.
## Islands and sea travel
Ferries in the Andamans and Lakshadweep may be rescheduled in rough weather. Keep your onward flight at least a day after your last ferry.
## International trips
Your passport should be valid for six months from your return date, with two blank pages. Carry your visa, return ticket, hotel vouchers and insurance policy in print.
## Health
Carry your regular medicines in their original packs with a prescription. Travel insurance is strongly recommended for every international trip.