UAE-India airfares fall nearly 30%; July return tickets start from Dh1,029

UAE-India airfares fall nearly 30%; July return tickets start from Dh1,029

Mangalore Today News Network

UAE, Jul 11, 2026: UAE residents planning to travel to India this month can save hundreds of dirhams, with return airfares on several routes dropping by nearly 20 to 30 per cent compared to recent weeks.

While fares to many destinations in north and west India have fallen to just over Dh1,000 for a return journey, tickets to south Indian cities continue to remain relatively expensive. Travel agents said the lower fares are expected to last only for a few more days in July, with prices likely to rise for August travel.

Taha Siddique, owner of Siddique Travel in Mangaluru, said fares to the coastal Karnataka city have also eased in recent weeks.

"We have seen prices come down by around 20 per cent, although it depends on the departure airport. Flights from Abu Dhabi are generally cheaper than Dubai at the moment. We are also seeing lower fares to cities such as Hyderabad and Chennai this month," he said.

He, however, advised travellers planning to fly in August to book early, as fares are already increasing.

Subair Thekepurathvalappil, manager at Wisefox Travel and Tourism, said the biggest savings are currently on routes to north and west India.

"We are seeing lower fares to cities like Delhi and Ahmedabad. Even Mumbai and Pune are much cheaper than many south Indian destinations such as Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode. For a seven to 10-day trip in July, return tickets can start from around Dh1,080," he said.

Among the lowest return fares currently available are:

• Ahmedabad – from Dh1,029
• New Delhi – from Dh1,041
• Mumbai – from Dh1,074
• Pune – from Dh1,114
• Bengaluru – from Dh1,389
• Kozhikode – from Dh1,578
• Mangaluru – from Dh1,928

Travel agents said passengers heading to north and west India can currently find some of the best deals, while fares to popular destinations in Kerala and coastal Karnataka remain several hundred dirhams higher despite the recent decline.

Industry experts attributed the lower fares to a temporary slowdown following the early summer travel rush. They expect ticket prices to rise again in August as more families travel before schools reopen and demand for India-bound flights increases.

Courtesy: Khaleej Times