Can I carry alcohol in checked luggage and on public transport in India?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
Alcohol is generally allowed in checked baggage, but homemade spirits in plastic bottles may not meet airline packaging rules. Delhi Metro security may refuse alcohol, and India’s dry states have separate restrictions.
What the community said
Delhi Metro security may stop or try to confiscate alcohol during bag screening, even when you are travelling to the airport with packed luggage. Checks can be particularly strict near Main Bazaar stations.
6 days ago Delhi Metro, Main Bazaar
Commercially bottled whisky in checked luggage is usually straightforward to carry. Avoid taking homemade infused alcohol in plastic bottles, as the airline may require sealed original retail packaging.
7 days ago Original sealed alcohol packaging
Check whether your route enters an Indian dry state before travelling onward: rules on possessing, bringing in, and transporting alcohol can be much stricter than in Delhi.
7 days ago India’s dry states