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Flying abroad from Chennai Airport? You may now have an easier way to pass through certain airport checkpoints. Chennai International Airport has started testing Digi Yatra for international flights, allowing eligible Indian citizens with e-passports to use facial recognition at certain airport checkpoints where the facility is enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, who can use this new facility, and how does it work? Here’s what international travelers should know.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chennai Airport Starts Digi Yatra Trial for International Passengers<\/b><\/h2>\n

Digi Yatra is a digital travel system that uses facial recognition to verify a passenger’s identity at airport checkpoints. Many domestic travelers in India are already familiar with this service. Now, the system is being tested for international travel.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Chennai Airport, eligible passengers can use facial recognition at supported terminal entry points, security hold areas, and boarding gates. This means they may be able to use facial recognition at enabled checkpoints instead of repeatedly presenting their documents. However, airline document checks and immigration procedures still apply. <\/span>The trial began on November 1 and will run until December 31, 2026. Feedback from the trial will help inform plans for a wider rollout in 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which International Flights Support Digi Yatra at Chennai Airport?<\/b><\/h3>\n

For now, Chennai Airport’s international Digi Yatra trial covers two international IndiGo flights.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Airline<\/b><\/td>\nInternational Route<\/b><\/td>\nFlight Number<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IndiGo<\/span><\/td>\nChennai to Dubai<\/span><\/td>\n6E 1471<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IndiGo<\/span><\/td>\nChennai to Colombo<\/span><\/td>\n6E 1179<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Passengers on these flights can use Digi Yatra if they meet the eligibility requirements and have completed app registration. Airport sources say more airlines and international routes will be added in phases. If you’re flying on another route, check with your airline or airport staff to see if Digi Yatra is available for your flight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which Indian Airports Are Testing Digi Yatra for International Flights?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Chennai is not the only airport participating in the international Digi Yatra trial. The trial is also taking place at six other airports in India. Here are the seven participating airports:<\/span><\/p>\n