If you have completed your booking but haven't received or saved the PDF, you can retrieve it easily:
Method A: Via Email
Method B: Via the IRCTC Website
Before you can work with the file, you must retrieve the official Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS).
Method A: Via Email (Easiest)
Method B: Via IRCTC Air Website
Method C: Via IRCTC Air App
Issue: The PDF is not opening.
Issue: Wrong name on the PDF.
Issue: I haven't received the PDF email.
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IRCTC provides air ticket confirmations in a standardized PDF format that serves as an Electronic Reservation Slip (ERS)
. This document contains critical flight, passenger, and fare data necessary for airport entry and check-in. Contents of an IRCTC Air Ticket PDF A standard air ticket confirmation from typically includes: Transaction Details: Transaction ID, booking date, and time. Flight Information:
Airline name (e.g., IndiGo, SpiceJet), flight number, departure/arrival cities (with airport codes), and scheduled timings. Passenger Details: Name, age, gender, and status (e.g., "Delivered"). Fare Breakdown:
Base fare, taxes/fees, and IRCTC convenience fees (typically around ₹118 for domestic flights). Terms and Conditions:
Rules regarding check-in times, baggage allowances, and cancellation policies. How to Access and Save the PDF IRCTC Flights 2008809945 | PDF - Scribd
If you are a developer or an admin trying to parse data from the PDF, or simply a user verifying details, here is the standard structure of an IRCTC Air E-Ticket PDF. If you have completed your booking but haven't
The PDF typically contains three sections:
This is usually formatted as a grid:
Now that you understand the format, here is how to use it physically at the airport.
Step 1: Web Check-in (24-48 hours before departure)
Step 2: At the Baggage Drop Counter
Step 3: Security Check
Crucial Warning: If you only have the IRCTC PDF and no boarding pass (because you didn't web check-in), the airline will charge you a "Airport Check-in Fee" (₹300 to ₹1,000 depending on the airline). The PDF is not a boarding pass.