DigiYatra expands to more airports in India: A new era of contactless air travel

The DigiYatra service, which uses facial recognition technology to streamline airport entry and security processes, has now been launched at nine more airports across India. The expansion was officially announced by Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, marking a major step towards creating a completely digital travel experience across the country.

DigiYatra launches at nine new airports

On Friday, the DigiYatra service, a modern biometric system using facial recognition, was launched at nine new airports managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The technology is designed to make airport processes such as terminal entry and security checks faster and more efficient for passengers.

During a special event at the Visakhapatnam airport, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu launched the DigiYatra service. The virtual launch also expanded the facility to eight other AAI airports. This is a significant step towards furthering digital air travel for passengers across India.

Airports offering DigiYatra:

1. Bhubaneswar

2. Coimbatore

3. Dabolim

4. Indore

5. Bagdogra

6. Ranchi

7. Patna

8. Raipur

9. Visakhapatnam

At the launch event, Minister Naidu highlighted that DigiYatra offers a contactless and seamless experience for passengers at more airports, enhancing convenience and reducing queue time.

Growing network of DigiYatra across India

DigiYatra is now available at a total of 14 major airports in India, including major hubs such as Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Pune, Lucknow, Vijayawada, Guwahati, Varanasi and Kochi.

Minister Naidu termed DigiYatra as a groundbreaking development in India’s civil aviation sector. He added that more than 30 million passengers have already benefited from this technology.

Launched at New Delhi, Bengaluru and Varanasi airports in December 2022, DigiYatra has gradually expanded to more airports across India. The system improves the overall travel experience by simplifying steps such as entry, security checks and boarding using facial recognition, making the process faster and paperless.

How DigiYatra Works

DigiYatra is a mobile-based platform where passengers can securely store their identity and travel details, allowing for a seamless journey through airports. The system enables self-bag drop and check-in using facial recognition, eliminating the need for frequent ID checks and physical documents.

Minister Naidu also shared the government's ambitious plans to expand India's aviation sector. Highlighting the efforts to modernise and expand airport infrastructure, he said, “India currently has 157 airports, and our aim is to increase this number to 400 in the coming years.”

With DigiYatra now operational at these nine additional airports, India continues to be a leader in integrating advanced technology into air travel, making the experience more convenient, safe and efficient for travellers across the country.