Christmas and New Year 2026–27: International Trips from India and What Flights Cost
Year-end trips from Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi: the destinations with the cheapest December flights, what last year's booking pattern suggests, and how to plan.
The year-end break is the biggest international travel window for many Indian families. This guide shows the cheapest December flights from three major cities and what reports say about how people book.
What last year's season showed
- A report on last year's year-end season said short-haul Asia was the clear favourite and that long-haul destinations such as France, Germany, Australia and the US fell sharply.
- The same reporting said nearly half of international year-end trips were booked within 15 days of departure. Late booking can mean higher fares, so check early.
- Dubai and the Maldives were also named as preferred year-end choices.
These are published reports, not our own data.
Cheapest December flights
From Mumbai
| Destination | Cheapest round trip | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | ₹22,370 | IndiGo | Non-stop |
| Bangkok | ₹24,747 | Thai Vietjet Air | Non-stop |
| Kathmandu | ₹27,549 | IndiGo | 1 stop |
| Abu Dhabi | ₹28,286 | Jazeera | 1 stop |
| Malé | ₹28,804 | IndiGo | Non-stop |
| Dubai | ₹29,720 | Saudia | 1 stop |
All year-end trips from Mumbai
From Bangalore
| Destination | Cheapest round trip | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | ₹25,377 | SriLankan | Non-stop |
| Bangkok | ₹26,118 | THAI | Non-stop |
| Kathmandu | ₹28,210 | Nepal Airlines | Non-stop |
| Malé | ₹29,679 | SriLankan | 1 stop |
| Phuket | ₹31,037 | Akasa Air | Non-stop |
| Dubai | ₹31,911 | Emirates | Non-stop |
All year-end trips from Bangalore
From Delhi
| Destination | Cheapest round trip | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | ₹15,848 | Air India | Non-stop |
| Dubai | ₹27,608 | Saudia | 1 stop |
| Bangkok | ₹28,618 | IndiGo | Non-stop |
| Phuket | ₹30,128 | IndiGo | Non-stop |
| Hanoi | ₹34,007 | IndiGo | Non-stop |
| Abu Dhabi | ₹34,247 | Saudia | 1 stop |
*Fares are the cheapest round trips the Trripah Flight Finder saw in its nightly check. Prices change through the day, so confirm before you pay.*
Planning tips
- Check entry rules and visas first. See the visa-free hub.
- Keep the Gulf situation in mind if you are flying via or to the UAE: read our Dubai safety update.
- Compare the month's fares on the Flight Finder, and see trips by budget.
- Ask about full packages. Peak-week stays sell out, so ask Trripah for a priced plan.
Common questions
Which international trip is cheapest for New Year? See the tables above; the lowest December fares from Mumbai go to Phuket, Bangkok, Kathmandu.
How early should I book? Earlier is safer for peak week, though the reports above show many travellers book late.
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