Airline tickets

Students are responsible for booking their own airline tickets to India. Click here for arrival and departure dates.   Only these dates should be used when making any travel plans and it is mandatory for all students to attend their in-country Alliance orientation at the beginning of the program.

Students are required to arrive in Mumbai between 8:00pm and 12:00am (midnight) on their program start date. 

All students should fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, IN. The airport code is BOM.

The Alliance for Global Education partners with Student Universe to provide discounted student fares.  For more information about Student Universe, to view recommended flights, and to book a flight with them online, visit http://www.studentuniverse.com/study/alliance

If you are flying from the U.S., most flights will arrive in India on the day after they depart from the U.S.  Be sure to confirm that your flight is arriving on your program start date.  Once you have booked your flight, send a copy of your confirmed travel itinerary to Traci Chupik.

Other  websites to browse for discounted tickets are below.

• www.statravel.com
• www.ISTC.org
• www.expedia.com
• www.orbitz.com
• www.travelocity.com

If you consult a travel agent, be sure to ask about student rates, as well as taxes and other fees. It is also recommended to confirm the fees involved if you would like to change your return date to the U.S.

Arriving in India

Students arriving within the mandatory time window in India will be met at the airport by the Pune program's Resident Director and transported to a Mumbai hotel.  For this purpose, you MUST communicate your travel plans to the Alliance before you depart for India.

After you leave the customs area and exit to the main arrival hall at the airport, look for the Alliance Resident Director holding a sign that says "The Alliance for Global Education."

Students will stay for their first night with their fellow participants and the Alliance staff in Mumbai before traveling to the orientation site the following morning.

You will likely experience jet lag during your first few days in India. To help you adjust to the time difference, try to sleep on the plane and drink a lot of water during your trip and after you arrive.  Do not consume alcohol or drinks with much caffeine.

Additional arrival details will be provided to participating students.

Early Arrivals

If a student is already in country or arrives earlier than the official program start date, it is the responsiblity of the student to report to the hotel in Mumbai for the commencement of the program.  Alliance staff in India will not be able to assist students before the start of the program.

Staying After the Program

Students planning to stay in Pune or travel in India beyond the official program end date should research all of the required visa and registration requirments before arriving in India. Alliance staff in India will not be able to assist students after the program ends.