Flight fares skyrocket amid IndiGo crisis; Delhi–Kolkata ticket costs more than a UK trip & Delhi–Mumbai fares hit Rs 60,000
PTC Web Desk: Air passengers across India are facing an unprecedented surge in airfares as IndiGo’s nationwide disruptions continue for a third straight day. With hundreds of cancellations leaving travellers stranded, last-minute ticket prices on other airlines have soared to record highs, often costing more than international flights.
The sudden demand spike has created a ripple effect across booking platforms, with prices doubling or even tripling compared to regular last-minute fares. For many passengers, flying within India has suddenly become more expensive than flying abroad.
Delhi–Mumbai fares hit Rs 60,000
One of the busiest air routes in the world, Delhi to Mumbai, is now witnessing return fares close to Rs 60,000 in economy, almost three times the usual last-minute cost of around Rs 20,000. A one-way ticket on the route is quoting nearly Rs 35,000.
No seats on key domestic routes
Today, no flights are available from Delhi to major cities, including Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Lucknow. Passengers attempting to travel to Bengaluru or Hyderabad tomorrow are seeing fares of Rs 48,000 and above, on routes that normally cost under Rs 7,000.
Delhi–Kolkata Ticket Costs More Than a UK Trip
A Delhi–Kolkata flight today is priced near Rs 32,000. For tomorrow, the fare shoots up to Rs 85,000. Shockingly, a return ticket from Delhi to London is currently cheaper than tomorrow’s Delhi–Kolkata fare. International routes remain stable for now, with no major price jumps.
IndiGo cancels all Delhi departures till midnight
IndiGo has cancelled all domestic flights from Delhi Airport until midnight, contributing to over 523 cancellations today alone. With fewer options left, passengers have no choice but to pay inflated fares.
Massive fare surge across cities
The impact isn’t limited to Delhi. Major metros and tourist routes are also seeing record-high prices:
Mumbai–Chennai: Nearly Rs 60,000, compared to the usual Rs 4,500 for next week.
Mumbai–Srinagar: One-way tickets priced at Rs 62,000, with round trips crossing Rs 92,000 for next-day return, nearly 10 times the normal fare.
- With inputs from agencies
