Gulf Flight Disruptions Cause India Airfare Surge to ₹1.2 Lakh
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Gulf Tensions Soar Airfares to India: Tickets Hit ₹1.2 Lakh Amid Flight Disruptions
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CNBC TV18•05-03-2026, 11:18
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.