TWOV Question
Jan 9, 2016 | 10:15 pm
#1
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TWOV Question
Hello,
A brief background:
I am going to be in SE Asia for about a week (original trip was supposed to be 17 days) and rather than paying the exorbitant change fee quoted by Expedia, I thought it much better to buy a one-way ticket back to my point of origin. After a lot of searching and putting various flight combos together, the cheapest options all seem to run through India.
The first option: SpiceJet: BKK-DXB via MAA (3.5hr stopover) and IXM (8hr stopover)
Option two: Air Asia: KUL-KOC (5:40 stopover) Air India Express KOC-DXB (sold as one booking using an OTA)
Now, would I be able to TWOV in either case or am I better off just going with a more expensive option that skips India?
I don't have time to get a transit visa as it would take at least three months in my case (UK-PAK dual citizen).
I also do not plan on having any checked-in bags.
Thank you in advance!
A brief background:
I am going to be in SE Asia for about a week (original trip was supposed to be 17 days) and rather than paying the exorbitant change fee quoted by Expedia, I thought it much better to buy a one-way ticket back to my point of origin. After a lot of searching and putting various flight combos together, the cheapest options all seem to run through India.
The first option: SpiceJet: BKK-DXB via MAA (3.5hr stopover) and IXM (8hr stopover)
Option two: Air Asia: KUL-KOC (5:40 stopover) Air India Express KOC-DXB (sold as one booking using an OTA)
Now, would I be able to TWOV in either case or am I better off just going with a more expensive option that skips India?
I don't have time to get a transit visa as it would take at least three months in my case (UK-PAK dual citizen).
I also do not plan on having any checked-in bags.
Thank you in advance!
Last edited by Aniki; Jan 9, 2016 at 10:21 pm
Jan 10, 2016 | 12:45 pm
#2
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Well I got the following useless reply from SpiceJet, so I would PLEASE appreciate someone with knowledge on this to respond ASAP.
Please be informed that for international travel, it is passenger responsibility to ensure appropriate travel documents are arranged and produced whenever required. We request all passengers to check and confirm from consulate of respective country for exact travel requirement and formalities.
Should you require further assistance/clarification please do not hesitate to contact us.
Should you require further assistance/clarification please do not hesitate to contact us.
Jan 10, 2016 | 1:12 pm
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You wouldn't need a transit visa if all of the below conditions are satisfied:
1) Transit time less than 24 hours as determined by scheduled arrival and departure times; With confirmed plane tickets to a third country;
2) Staying in the specific Transit Area (means no clearing immigration, no re-checking your luggage).
As far as I understand, your option 1 is BKK-MAA-IXM-DXB. If so, this is impossible as MAA-IXM is a domestic flight and you must clear immigration and enter India at MAA.
Hence, option 2 is the most likely solution, if and only if both sectors are on a single ticket. You having no checked bags simplifies the situation somewhat.
1) Transit time less than 24 hours as determined by scheduled arrival and departure times; With confirmed plane tickets to a third country;
2) Staying in the specific Transit Area (means no clearing immigration, no re-checking your luggage).
As far as I understand, your option 1 is BKK-MAA-IXM-DXB. If so, this is impossible as MAA-IXM is a domestic flight and you must clear immigration and enter India at MAA.
Hence, option 2 is the most likely solution, if and only if both sectors are on a single ticket. You having no checked bags simplifies the situation somewhat.
Jan 11, 2016 | 1:32 am
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i believe the op meant that he has the option of transiting either via maa or ixm....if this is the case then this is possible without a visa (provided the op is on a single ticket)....
Jan 11, 2016 | 4:37 am
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Jan 12, 2016 | 1:43 am
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Actually the 1st option has transits in both cities so as per deovrat, that's out of the question. Sorry for not being clear.
I guess option two it is!
Thanks for chiming in everyone.
I guess option two it is!
Thanks for chiming in everyone.
Last edited by Aniki; Jan 12, 2016 at 1:52 am