{"id":24798,"date":"2026-10-28T15:46:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=24798"},"modified":"2026-10-28T15:46:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:16:59","slug":"bengaluru-airport-digi-yatra-international-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/bengaluru-airport-digi-yatra-international-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Bengaluru Airport to Start Digi Yatra Trials for International Flights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Flying abroad from Bengaluru Airport could soon become a little easier. Kempegowda International Airport has announced trials of Digi Yatra for international flights, which are scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026. The facility will allow eligible passengers to use facial recognition at participating airport checkpoints.<\/span><\/p>\n

The idea is to reduce the number of times travellers need to show their documents while moving through the airport. The trials will initially cover selected international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo. Passengers will still need their passports and must complete the usual immigration checks.<\/span><\/p>\n

New International Digi Yatra Facility at Bengaluru Airport<\/b><\/h2>\n

Many domestic travellers in India are already familiar with Digi Yatra. The system uses facial recognition to verify passengers at participating airport checkpoints, reducing the need to repeatedly present identity documents. According to Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which operates Kempegowda International Airport, Digi Yatra has more than 26.5 million users.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bengaluru Airport is now taking the system a step further by extending trials to international departures. The new programme, called Digi Yatra International Passenger Trials (DY-IPT), uses e-passport chip validation followed by photo verification to establish a traveller’s identity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once passengers complete the verification process, they can use facial recognition at participating checkpoints, reducing repeated document checks.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Use Digi Yatra for International Flights at Bengaluru Airport<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you are travelling on an eligible international flight, you can prepare your digital travel credential using the Digi Yatra app before heading to the airport. Here’s how the process works:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Open the Digi Yatra app:<\/b> Download the app or update it to the latest version available for your phone.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Scan your e-passport:<\/b> Use the app to scan the machine-readable zone (MRZ) of your passport.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Read the passport chip:<\/b> Turn on your phone’s Near Field Communication (NFC) feature and follow the instructions to read the electronic chip in your passport.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Take a selfie:<\/b> Complete the photo verification process to confirm your identity.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Create your digital credential:<\/b> The app will create an e-passport-based Verifiable Credential (VC) and store it in your Digi Yatra wallet.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Use Digi Yatra at the airport:<\/b> Follow the signs and use facial recognition at enabled checkpoints, subject to trial availability and airport infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Once you complete these steps, you may not need to show your identity documents repeatedly at participating checkpoints where the facility is enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n

    However, you must still carry your passport and complete the usual airline and immigration procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Will Digi Yatra Replace Passport and Immigration Checks?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    No. Even with Digi Yatra, international passengers must carry their passports, visas and any other documents required for their journey. Airlines will continue checking travel documents, and immigration officers will follow the regular verification process.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Digi Yatra is intended to simplify identity verification at participating airport checkpoints. For example, eligible travellers may be able to enter the terminal using facial recognition instead of repeatedly presenting documents at enabled entry checkpoints.<\/span><\/p>\n

    This does not mean passengers can skip immigration or other mandatory airport checks.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How Will International Digi Yatra Benefit Passengers?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    International travel involves several document checks, from entering the airport to reaching the boarding gate. Bengaluru Airport is preparing to trial Digi Yatra to make some of these steps easier. With facial recognition, passengers may not need to show their passports and boarding passes as often at participating checkpoints.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Here’s how the new facility could help travellers:<\/span><\/p>\n