UAE residents can now fly to India for as low as Dh1,029.
According to a Khaleej Times fare analysis published on Friday, July 10, 2026, return airfares on several routes have slipped by roughly 20 to 30 per cent compared with recent weeks. The biggest cuts appear on routes to north and west Indian cities, where tickets are now just over Dh1,000 for a round‑trip journey.
North and west Indian routes see biggest cuts
A fare check on Bookings.com for travel between July 21 and July 31 listed the lowest fares as follows: Ahmedabad from Dh1,029, New Delhi from Dh1,041, Mumbai from Dh1,074 and Pune from Dh1,114. Even Bengaluru, a major southern hub, is available from Dh1,389. Travel agents attribute the dip to a temporary slowdown after the early summer travel rush and expect the lower prices to hold only for a few days in July.
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.
— Taha Siddique, owner of Siddique Travel in Mangaluru
Subair Thekepurathvalappil, manager at Wisefox Travel and Tourism, added that “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 7 to 10 day trip in July, return tickets can start from around Dh1,080.” The agents warn that August travel will be pricier as families book before schools reopen.
South Indian destinations remain higher
While north‑west routes have slashed prices, fares to popular south Indian locations stay several hundred dirhams higher. The fare check listed Kozhikode from Dh1,578 and Mangaluru from Dh1,928, reflecting the continued premium on Kerala and coastal Karnataka trips. A June 14 fare check for the same travel dates showed ticket prices were about 20 to 30 per cent higher, confirming the recent dip is a short‑term trend.
Travel agents stress that the current discounts are likely to fade as demand picks up in August, driven by families seeking summer holidays before the new school year. Those planning to travel later in the month are advised to book early to lock in the lower rates.
Frequently asked questions
How much do return flights from Abu Dhabi to Indian cities cost now?
Return tickets from Abu Dhabi to major Indian cities start at around Dh1,029, with Ahmedabad at Dh1,029, New Delhi at Dh1,041, Mumbai at Dh1,074 and Pune at Dh1,114, according to the July 10 fare analysis.
Which Indian destinations have the cheapest round‑trip fares from the UAE?
The cheapest round‑trip fares are on north‑west Indian routes: Ahmedabad (Dh1,029), New Delhi (Dh1,041), Mumbai (Dh1,074) and Pune (Dh1,114); southern cities like Bengaluru start from Dh1,389 and Kerala/Karnataka locations are higher.
When are the discounted UAE‑India airfares expected to rise again?
Travel agents say the steep discounts are a short‑term dip and are likely to disappear after a few days in July, with prices expected to increase for August journeys as families book before schools reopen.
Are flights from Abu Dhabi cheaper than from Dubai for travel to India?
Yes, the article notes that flights departing from Abu Dhabi are generally cheaper than those from Dubai at the moment, contributing to the low fare offers on Indian routes.
Why are fares to south Indian cities higher than to north‑west Indian cities?
The fare check shows south Indian destinations like Kozhikode (Dh1,578) and Mangaluru (Dh1,928) remain several hundred dirhams higher, reflecting sustained premium demand for Kerala and coastal Karnataka trips compared with the lower‑priced north‑west routes.
