How many domestic flights are there per week in India?

There are around 31,770 flights around India each week.

When are domestic flights in India the cheapest?

It looks like domestic flights in India are currently cheapest in May, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?

Are domestic flights the best way to get around India?

If you want to save time, yes. Whereas boats, trains or driving can take a full day or more, a flight across India takes an hour or less.

Do I need a passport to take a domestic flight in India?

No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving India. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.

If travelling within India, when should I arrive at the airport for my flight?

It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of India. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.

What's the cheapest destination I can fly to within India?

Currently, flights from Lilabari Airport to Tezpur Airport are the best value.

How much are domestic flights in India?

The average price of India domestic flights is around ₹ 6,003.

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North Lakhimpur.₹ 467 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 May, returning Sun, 26 May.Return flight with Alliance Air.Outbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Tezpur on Fri, 24 May, arriving in Lilabari.Inbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Lilabari on Sun, 26 May, arriving in Tezpur.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 467, select.

Tezpur.₹ 467 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 May, returning Sun, 26 May.Return flight with Alliance Air.Outbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Lilabari on Fri, 24 May, arriving in Tezpur.Inbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Tezpur on Sun, 26 May, arriving in Lilabari.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 467, select.

Dimapur.₹ 867 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 May, returning Sat, 25 May.Return flight with Alliance Air.Outbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Shillong on Tue, 21 May, arriving in Dimapur.Inbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Dimapur on Sat, 25 May, arriving in Shillong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 867, select.

Shillong.₹ 867 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 May, returning Fri, 24 May.Return flight with Alliance Air.Outbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Lilabari on Tue, 21 May, arriving in Shillong.Inbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Shillong on Fri, 24 May, arriving in Lilabari.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 867, select.

Guwahati.₹ 1,066 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 May, returning Wed, 22 May.Return flight with Alliance Air.Outbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Shillong on Tue, 21 May, arriving in Guwahati.Inbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Guwahati on Wed, 22 May, arriving in Shillong.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 1,066, select.

Aizawl.₹ 1,264 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Jun, returning Fri, 7 Jun.Return flight with Alliance Air.Outbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Imphal on Mon, 3 Jun, arriving in Aizawl.Inbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Aizawl on Fri, 7 Jun, arriving in Imphal.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 1,264, select.

Imphal.₹ 1,265 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Jun, returning Sat, 6 Jul.Return flight with Alliance Air.Outbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Aizawl on Sun, 16 Jun, arriving in Imphal.Inbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Imphal on Sat, 6 Jul, arriving in Aizawl.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 1,265, select.

Kochi.₹ 1,967 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Jun, returning Thu, 27 Jun.Return flight with Alliance Air.Outbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Salem on Wed, 26 Jun, arriving in Kochi.Inbound direct flight with Alliance Air departs from Kochi on Thu, 27 Jun, arriving in Salem.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 1,967, select.

Facts on the fly: domestic travel in India

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest domestic flight found from Tezpur	North Lakhimpur, ₹ 467
Cheapest month to fly	May
Most popular destination in India	New Delhi
Most popular domestic airline	IndiGo

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Fly with Alliance Air

Currently, Alliance Air offers the lowest priced flights around India. The lowest price we found over the next 12 months is ₹ 467.

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Fly in May

We've crunched the flight calendar and it looks like fares around India are currently lowest in May, and most expensive in March.

Catching domestic flights in India: FAQs

: There are around 31,770 flights around India each week.
: It looks like domestic flights in India are currently cheapest in May, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?
: If you want to save time, yes. Whereas boats, trains or driving can take a full day or more, a flight across India takes an hour or less.
: No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving India. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.
: It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of India. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.
: Currently, flights from Lilabari Airport to Tezpur Airport are the best value.
: The average price of India domestic flights is around ₹ 6,003.