Cheap flights to India
The colorful, frenetic and all in all, beautiful country of India has been dazzling travellers for centuries and its charms aren't wearing off anytime soon. Home to nearly 1 billion people with a coastline spanning nearly 7,517 km, India is a massive country with so much to offer. Many seek out India for some sort of spiritual or philosophical awakening, and rightly so--4 of the world's major religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism) originated here.
From the serene Himalayan backdrop of Darjeeling; to the frenzied street bazaars and spice markets of Delhi; over to the Mumbai's sacred Banganga Tank district; all the way down to the the shimmering cliff-side beaches of Varkala; India is laden with locations that are sure to impress, invigorate and inspire.
Best Times for Travelling
As mentioned above, India is a vast country so climate conditions vary with each region. October to mid-February is one of the most pleasant times to visit India. By this time, the summer heatwaves have died down and and the typically wet areas of the Northeast dry up a bit. There are also plenty of festivals during these months, including Durga Puja and Diwali. March to May is summer in India, and they tend to very humid. June to September is monsoon season, so keep that in mind when booking airfare to India during these months.
Airports In India
Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Often just called Mumbai Airport, this is the largest and busiest facility of its kind in south Asia. This city (formerly known as Bombay) is the financial and entertainment capital of the country, and that makes it an important stop for business and leisure travelers alike. Many of the biggest airlines in the world fly in to Mumbai Airport daily so finding a flight is usually a breeze. The airport is well north of the city center and a prepaid taxi is cheap and usually your best option.
Airlines that fly into Mumbai Airport
The biggest player at Mumbai Airport is Air India and they often have really great promotional fares to go along with their great service. If you prefer a more familiar airline you can choose from Air France, British Airways, or Lufthansa Airlines from Europe, or Continental Airlines and Delta Airlines from North America.
Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Delhi (the huge city that surrounds New Delhi, the country's capital) has its own large and busy airport and most of the world's largest airlines fly here daily as well. The national carrier, Air India, has the most international flights, but quite a few other major airlines join them, along with a host of smaller low-cost airlines. Public transportation from Delhi airport is limited so a cheap prepaid taxi is the best way to reach your hotel from the airport.
Airlines that fly into Delhi Airport
Just as in Mumbai, Air India has the most international flights into Delhi, but there are plenty of other carriers doing long-haul flights into the city. You'll be able to choose from American Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Continental Airlines, KLM Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic Airlines.
Goa, Dabolim Airport (GOI)
The state of Goa in the south is a major winter party destination for people from around the world so it gets a lot of incoming flights, although most of the ones from abroad are seasonal charters. You can usually book a ticket straight through to Goa Airport and you'll be changing planes (and often changing airlines) in Mumbai, but this is a common thing so it usually goes off seamlessly. Once in Goa you'll want to hire a taxi to take you to the city of your choice.
Airlines that fly into Goa Airport
From Europe you can fly directly into Goa on some smaller carriers, including Arkefly Airlines, Condor Airlines, Edelweiss Air, and Thomas Cook Airlines. If you are changing planes in Mumbai you'll be on a local carrier like Indian Air, Jet Airways, Go Air, or IndiGo Airlines.
Finding Cheap Flights to India
Our India Flight Deals page is a great resource for quickly spotting cheap flights to India.