Online Check-in


Check-in online up to 24 hours before your flight, until 90 minutes before departure.

  • Must arrive at the airport early enough to complete check in, immigration and security procedures in time to be present at the boarding gate.
  • The flights cannot be held for customers reporting late to the check in counters and hence, no responsibility shall be taken by the airline in such cases.
  • We do try to minimize the time you spend on checking-in, however, check-in deadlines vary according to the airport facilities and your journey will be smoother if you allow plenty of time.
  • Himalaya Airlines will close check-in counters 60 minutes prior to departure for all international flight.

 

CABIN BAGGAGE

For security and safety reasons only one piece of hand baggage, which must not be larger than 20"X15"X10“, will normally be allowed in the cabin not exceeding 7kg.

The following additional items are also allowed:

  • One small size handbag/purse
  • One coat or one cape or one blanket
  • One umbrella or one walking stick
  • One pair of crutches
  • One small camera/binoculars
  • An infant's carrying basket or invalid's fully collapsible wheelchair, which are carried free of charge, will normally be carried in the cargo compartment.
  • A reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight.
  • Duty free items like 1Lt of alcohol, 1 carton of cigarette, perfumes, etc.

 

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED IN CABIN BAGGAGES

Sharp objects like knife, khukuri, scissors, blades, and liquid items, aerosols, cosmetics.

 

CHECK IN BAGGAGE

The maximum limit of baggage weight in all flights is limited to 32 kgs per piece. However excess weight other than shown on Free Baggage's Allowance will be chargeable at the existing excess baggage rate.

 

1. Check-in formalities will be closed 60 minutes before departure and boarding gates will close 20 minutes before scheduled time of departure or estimated time of departure.

2. No single piece of checked baggage should exceed the weight of 32kg. Passengers should be requested to pack the excess weight into a separate bag.

3. Passengers who are not in possession of the correct documentation, who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or whose behavior may cause offence to our passenger, members of the public or our staff, will be refused travel. (Record the event with witnesses or in coordination with airport security).

It is our guest's responsibility to ensure they meet the travel criteria and have all appropriate approval and documents.

 

  • For safety reasons, dangerous articles such as those listed below, must not be carried in passengers’ baggage.
  • Compressed gases — (Deeply refrigerated, flammable, non-flammable and poisonous) such as butane, oxygen, liquid nitrogen, aqualung cylinders. 
  • Corrosives such as acids, alkalis, mercury and wet cell batteries.
  • Explosives, munitions, fireworks and flares.
  • Flammable liquids and solids such as lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners, fire-lighters
  • Radioactive materials. 
  • Brief-cases and attaché cases with installed alarm devices.
  • Oxidizing materials such as bleaching powder, peroxides.
  • Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials.
  • Other dangerous articles such as magnetized material, offensive or irritating materials.
  • Medicines and toiletries in limited quantities which are necessary or appropriate for the passenger during the journey, such as hairsprays, perfumes and medicines containing alcohol may be carried. Many for these listed articles can be carried as air cargo provided they are packed in accordance with cargo regulations.

Further information is available on request.

Guide to Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods are articles and substances, which pose significant risk, health, safety and property. Therefore, their carriage is strictly controlled by International Dangerous Goods Regulations, which specify the conditions under which dangerous goods can be transported without risking the safety of people and property.

Dangerous goods must not be carried in or as guests or crew, checked or carry-on baggage, except as otherwise provided below. Dangerous Goods permitted in carry-on baggage are also “on one’s person”, except where otherwise specified.

Dangerous Goods

Approval of the operator is required

Permitted in or as checked baggage

Permitted in or as  carry-on baggage

Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packaging, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity per person of 5 L.

NO

YES

YES

Ammunition, securely packaged in quantities not exceeding 5 kg gross weight per person for that person’s own use. Allowances for more than one person must not be combined into one or more packages.

YES

YES

NO

Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per person, containing a cartridge of compressed gas in Div.2.2. May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing no more than 200 mg net of Div.1.4S. The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief valves.

YES

YES

YES

Baggage with installed lithium batteries non-removable batteries exceeding 0.3g lithium metal or 2.7Wh

FORBIDDEN

FORBIDDEN

FORBIDDEN

Baggage with installed lithium batteries 

  • Non-removable batteries. Batteries must contain no more than 0.3g lithium metal or for lithium-ion must not exceed 2.7Wh;
  • Removable batteries. Batteries must be removed if baggage is to be checked in. Removable batteries must be carried in the cabin.

NO

YES

YES

Batteries, spare/loose, including lithium batteries, non-spillable batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries and dry batteries for portable electronic devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only. Articles which have the primary purpose as a power source, e.g. power banks are considered as spare batteries. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. Lithium metal batteries:

  • Lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g.
  • Lithium-ion batteries: the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh.
  •  Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries.
  • Non-spillable batteries: must be 12 V or less and 100 Wh or less. Each person is limited to a maximum of 2 spare batteries

 *For all Himalaya Airlines flights, the use of power bank and/or spare batteries on board is prohibited. The said devices must not be used to charge another electronic device or to be charged inflight. The Damage batteries are forbidden.

NO

NO

YES

Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel, with empty fuel tank and/or fuel container.

YES

YES

NO

Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment, when carried by staff members of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel.

YES

YES

YES

Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are forbidden on the person, in checked-in and carry-on baggage.

FORBIDDEN

FORBIDDEN

FORBIDDEN

Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid), in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg per person when used to pack perishables not subject to these Regulations in checked or carry-on baggage, provided the baggage (package) permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. Checked baggage must be marked “dry ice” or “carbon dioxide, solid” and with the net weight of dry ice or an indication that there is 2.5 kg or less dry ice.

YES

YES

YES

e-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporizers) containing batteries must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation.

NO

NO

YES

Electro shock weapons (e.g. Tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc. are forbidden in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or on the person.

FORBIDDEN

FORBIDDEN

FORBIDDEN

Fuel cells containing fuel, powering portable electronic devices (e.g. cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers and camcorders).

NO

NO

YES

Fuel cartridges, spare for portable electronic devices.

NO

YES

YES

Gas cartridges, small, non-flammable containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas. Up to two (2) small cartridges fitted into a self-inflating safety device such as a life jacket or vest. Not more than Two (2) devices per passenger and up to two (2) spare small cartridges per person, not more than four (4) cartridges up to 50 mL water capacity for other devices.

YES

YES

YES

Gas cylinders, non-flammable, non-toxic worn for the operation of mechanical limbs. Also, spare cylinders of a similar size if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey.

NO

YES

YES

Hair styling equipment containing a hydrocarbon gas cartridge, up to one (1) per passenger or crew- member, provided that the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element. This hair styling equipment must not be used on board the aircraft. Spare gas cartridges for such hair styling equipment are not permitted in checked or carry-on baggage.

NO

YES

YES

Insulated packaging containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed in a porous material containing only non-dangerous goods

NO

YES

YES

Internal combustion or fuel cell engines

NO

YES

NO

Lithium Batteries: Security-type equipment containing lithium batteries

YES

YES

NO

Lithium Batteries: Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium-ion cells or batteries, including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets, when carried by passengers or crew for personal use. For lithium metal batteries the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium-ion batteries the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 WH. Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and must be protected from damage. Each person is limited to a maximum of Fifteen (15) PED. Baggage (such as smart luggage) equipped with a lithium battery, other than lithium button cells, the battery must be removable. If offered as checked baggage the battery must be removed and carried in the cabin.

NO

YES

YES

Lithium batteries, spare/loose, including power banks (see Batteries, spare/loose) with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for consumer electronic devices and PMED or with a lithium content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g for PMED only. Maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits
Amps (AH) X Voltage (V) = Watt hour (Wh)
Example (14000 mAh 12 Volt) 14000/1000 (Ah) X 12 (V) = 168 Wh
**For all Himalaya Airlines flight, any power banks with rated power exceeding 160 Wh or power banks without clear rating identification are not allowed to be carried on board.

YES

NO

YES

Lithium battery-powered electronic devices. Lithium-ion batteries for portable (including medical) electronic devices, a Wh rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh. For portable medical electronic devices only, lithium metal batteries with a lithium content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g

YES

YES

YES

Lithium Battery-Powered Lighters: Battery-powered lighters powered by a lithium-ion or lithium metal battery (e.g. laser plasma lighters, tesla coil lighters, flux lighters, arc lighters and double arc lighters) without a safety cap or means of protection against unintentional activation.

FORBIDDEN

FORBIDDEN