How much alcohol can I bring into India duty-free?
2 L alcoholic liquor or wine. Anything over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.
Source: cbic.gov.in, checked 5 Nov 2026
Can I carry alcohol on the plane to India?
Alcohol up to 24% ABV (beer, wine): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit of the departure airport applies; checked bag yes; No aviation limit; destination customs allowance applies. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alcohol 24-70% ABV (spirits): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit applies; checked bag yes; Max 5 L per container and 5 L per passenger, unopened retail packaging. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alcohol over 70% ABV (e.g. 151-proof rum, grain alcohol): carry-on no; checked bag no; Forbidden. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026
Drinks in your carry-on also count toward the airport's liquids limit unless bought after security.
Airline alcohol rules for flights from India
Akasa Air: Checked: up to 5 L retail-packaged, max 70% ABV; cabin only if bought in airport security hold area in transparent resealable bag up to 1 L. Source: akasaair.com, checked 6 Nov 2026
IndiGo: 24-70% ABV up to 5 L. Source: goindigo.in, checked 6 Nov 2026
SpiceJet: 24-70% ABV up to 5 L per passenger in retail packaging (domestic: checked; international: checked or cabin); no consumption on board; not to/from Indian dry states. Source: corporate.spicejet.com, checked 6 Nov 2026