Gulf Tensions Soar Airfares to India: Tickets Hit ₹1.2 Lakh Amid Flight Disruptions

• Airfares from Gulf cities to India have surged up to ₹1.2 lakh due to escalating West Asia tensions and widespread flight disruptions.
• Limited seat availability and airspace restrictions have pushed one-way ticket prices on key routes like Dubai-Delhi and Muscat-Delhi to several times their usual cost.
• Dubai-Delhi fares, normally ₹10,000-₹15,000, now range from ₹52,000 (SpiceJet) to ₹1.02 lakh (FlyDubai); Muscat-Delhi hits ₹1.22 lakh (Oman Air).
• Indian carriers including IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express have announced around 58 special flights to bring back stranded passengers.
• Doha routes to Mumbai and Delhi remain relatively stable, with fares between ₹9,000 and ₹16,000, indicating fewer disruptions.