Airtel Call Forwarding Code: How to Activate & Deactivate

Effortlessly manage your Airtel call forwarding with easy codes for activation and deactivation. Stay in control and never miss important calls again!

Author: Asif Shaik

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If you’re using an Airtel SIM and trying to forward calls to another number or turn it off, you’re in the right place. This blog will help you do it step by step without any confusion.

I know these Airtel call forwarding settings can feel a bit tricky sometimes. You search online, and most of the pages either show too many codes or make it too complicated. That’s why I wrote this in the simplest way possible to show you how to divert calls of an Airtel number.

You’ll find everything here. I’ll show you how to turn on call forwarding, how to turn it off, which codes to use, and how to do it from your mobile phone settings too. Just follow along, and you’ll be done in a minute.

Key Takeaways

  • Call forwarding in Airtel lets you redirect incoming calls to another number using simple dial codes when you're unable to answer.
  • Four types available Always, When Busy, When Unanswered, and When Unreachable - each for different situations.
  • Activate easily by dialing codes like 21*PhoneNumber# for all calls or 67PhoneNumber# for busy calls, and stay connected.
  • Deactivate quickly using ## prefix codes - dial ##21# to stop specific forwarding or ##002# to disable all types.
  • Alternative setup through Airtel Thanks app under Call Settings, though not available for all users.
  • Check status anytime by dialing *#21# to see active forwarding conditions and destination numbers.
  • Works on all Airtel SIMs across India with instant activation and deactivation to improve call management

What is Call Forwarding in Airtel?

Call forwarding option in Airtel simply means sending your calls to another phone number when you can’t take them on your own. It’s like telling your Airtel SIM, “Hey, if I can’t answer, please redirect call to this other number.”

This feature is useful when you don't want to miss important calls while:

You don’t need to install any app or talk to customer care for this. Airtel provides you this option on your SIM. You just need to turn it on using a code or through your phone settings. And whenever you don’t need it, you can turn it off just as easily.

If you still have any doubts or want to understand this feature in more detail, I’ve already written a full blog explaining what call forwarding is, when to use it, and how it really works. You can check that out before moving forward.

Types of Call Forwarding in Airtel

Airtel offers you different options when it comes to call forwarding. Each one works in a different situation.

Here are the types you can choose from:

You can choose just one or even set different types based on your needs. In the next section, I’ll show you how to turn each one on using a simple code.

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Airtel Call Forwarding Code

To activate call forwarding on your Airtel number, you just need to dial a simple code based on the condition you want. Below are the codes:

Condition Activation Code
Forward all calls 21*PhoneNumber#
Forward when busy 67*PhoneNumber#
Forward when not answered 61*PhoneNumber#
Forward when unreachable 62*PhoneNumber#

Enter the forwarding number you want to redirect calls to

Example:

If you want to forward all calls to 9876543210, just dial:

*21*9876543210# and press the call button.

You’ll see a message on your screen saying that call forwarding has been activated.

Airtel Call Forwarding Deactivate Code

If you’ve turned on call forwarding earlier and now want to stop it, you can turn it off using the codes below:

Condition Deactivation Code
Stop "Forward all calls" ##21#
Stop "Forward when busy" ##67#
Stop "Forward when not answered" ##61#
Stop "Forward when unreachable" ##62#

Example:

To turn off all types of call forwarding completely, just dial:

##002# and press the call button.

Your phone will show a message saying that call forwarding has been erased or deactivated.

How to Activate Call Forwarding in Airtel Thanks App

You can also try call forwarding on Airtel using the Thanks app if the option is available for your number.

Here’s the steps to set up call forwarding:

📝 Note:

  • Some users might not see this option in the app. In that case, just use the dial codes above, they always work.

How to Deactivate Call Forwarding in Airtel Thanks App

If you activated call forwarding using the app and want to turn it off, just follow the same steps:

It will stop forwarding immediately

If you don’t see the option in the app, don’t worry, just dial ##002# to stop all forwarding in one go.

If you’re using a Jio or Vi (Vodafone Idea) SIM and want to set up or remove call forwarding on those numbers too, I’ve already written step-by-step blogs for them.

You can check them out here:

How to Activate or Deactivate Call Forwarding in Jio

How to Activate or Deactivate Call Forwarding in Vi (Vodafone Idea)

How to Check Call Forwarding Status in Airtel

If you're not sure whether call forwarding is active on your Airtel number or not, there's a quick way to check it.

To check all call forwarding settings at once:

Just dial *#21# and press the call button.

Your screen will show whether call forwarding is active or not for different situations like all calls, busy, unanswered, or unreachable.

If it says “not forwarded” or “inactive,” that means no call forwarding is set.

If it shows a number, that’s where your calls are being forwarded.

This is the easiest way to double-check before setting anything new or turning something off.

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Bottom Line

Call forwarding sounds complicated at first, but once you know the right codes and where to look, it’s actually super simple. Whether you’re using dial codes or trying it through the Airtel Thanks app, everything can be done in a minute.

I hope this blog helped you turn call forwarding on or off without any confusion. And if you’re using Jio or Vi too, don’t forget to check out those guides I’ve already shared above.

If you also want to know about Airtel call history, you can check out this detailed blog.

Thank you for reading. I really appreciate you taking the time.