DigiYatra is a facial recognition-based passenger processing system developed to improve airport efficiency and reduce queues. It allows passengers to:
- Enter airports using facial recognition
- Skip repeated ID checks at multiple counters
- Experience faster security processing
- Reduce dependency on physical documents
DigiYatra is optional and not mandatory. It is currently available only for domestic flights. You still need to carry a valid ID as a backup. Enrollment requires Aadhaar-linked verification. It only requires prior registration through the DigiYatra app.
Full List of DigiYatra Airports in India
Currently, DigiYatra is available at around 38 airports across India, including major metro cities and several regional airports. Here is a full list of DigiYatra airports in India, where the facility has been implemented so far.
- Lal Bahadur Shastri international Airport, Varanasi (VNS)
- Visakhapatnam International Airport, Visakhapatnam (VTZ)
- Pune International Airport, Pune (PNQ)
- Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi (IXR)
- Chennai International Airport, Chennai (MAA)
- Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore (CJB)
- Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna (PAT)
- Dabolim Airport, Goa (GOI)
- Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (BBI)
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (CCU)
- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore (IDR)
- Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (RPR)
- Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada (VGA)
- Bagdogra International Airport, Bagdogra (IXB)
- Surat International Airport, Surat (STV)
- Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair (IXZ)
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh (IXC)
- Srinagar International Airport (SXR)
- Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Manipur (IMF)
- Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala (IXA)
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED)
- Jammu Airport, Jammu (IXJ)
- Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal (BHO)
- Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj international Airport, Mumbai (BOM)
- Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati (GAU)
- Ahmedabad International Airport, Ahmedabad (AMD)
- Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow (LKO)
- Jaipur International Airport, Jaipur (JAI)
- Navi Mumbai International Airport, Navi Mumbai (NMI)
- Mangaluru International Airport, Mangaluru (IXE)
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL)
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD)
- Manohar International Airport, Goa (GOX)
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur (NAG)
- Cochin International Airport, Cochin (COK)
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR)
Upcoming DigiYatra Airports
DigiYatra is continuously expanding across India, and several new airports are expected to be added soon as part of upcoming rollout phases. DigiYatra facility will be launched soon at the following airports:
- Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh (IXL)
- Noida International Airport, Noida (DXN)
- Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur (UDR)
- Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, Bhogapuram (VOX)
How to Use the DigiYatra App
- Install the official DigiYatra app on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
- Sign up using your mobile number linked with Aadhaar. You will need to complete Aadhaar-based verification for identity setup.
- After verification, your identity and facial data are securely stored to generate a DigiYatra ID.
- Enter or scan your boarding pass in the app for your upcoming domestic flight.
- At DigiYatra-enabled airports, your face is scanned for automatic entry, security, and boarding, so you don’t need to repeatedly show your ID or boarding pass.
After completing the DigiYatra process, proceed to the dedicated entry e-gate at the airport, scan your boarding pass, and complete facial recognition to enter. If you have checked-in luggage, drop it at the airline counter; otherwise, move directly to security. At the DigiYatra security gate, complete another facial scan for access. After clearing security, proceed to your boarding gate for departure.
FAQs
Do I still need to carry a physical ID if I use DigiYatra?
Yes. Even though DigiYatra uses facial recognition for entry, airlines and airport authorities may still ask for a valid government ID as a backup during check-in or security verification.
Is DigiYatra data stored permanently in the system?
No. DigiYatra is designed with a privacy-first approach. Passenger biometric data is generally stored in an encrypted form on the user’s device and is shared only temporarily for verification during travel.
Can two people use the same DigiYatra app on one phone?
No. Each DigiYatra profile is linked to a single individual’s identity. However, one person can help multiple family members install and register the app on their respective devices.
What happens if facial recognition fails at the airport gate?
If the system fails to recognize your face, you are redirected to the manual verification process using your boarding pass and ID proof. It does not delay your travel significantly.
Can I use DigiYatra without Aadhaar?
Most registrations are Aadhaar-based for identity verification, but alternative ID methods may be supported depending on airline and airport policy. Aadhaar significantly simplifies onboarding.
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