Cheap flights to India

India is one of the most fascinating and frenetic countries on earth, and every serious traveler seems to want to check it out for themselves. It's becoming more popular for cultural tourism and its resort scene is really taking off as well, and this popularity has helped make finding cheap flights to India even easier than before. Using Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. Most cultural tourists generally want to start off by flying into either Mumbai or Delhi and then touring around from there. But those looking for a beach resort or even a party often want to fly directly to Goa along the southwestern coast. Many of these Goa-bound travelers will change planes in Mumbai anyway since the Goa airport isn't large enough for most long-haul flights, so it's helpful that the airfare all the way through tends to be cheap.

Airfare to India

If you are looking for budget flights to India then the country's national international carrier, Air India, is a good place to start looking, but it's far from the only choice. Most major airlines around the world fly into at least one of the two huge cities so there is increasing competition and that helps keep prices low.

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.