Antarctica trip from Indian cities: flights and budget compared
How a Antarctica trip differs depending on where in India you start, covering 32 departure cities.
The short answer
- Shortest journey: Delhi, about 27h.
- No non-stop routes listed from these 32 cities; all connect via a hub.
- Lowest budget estimate per person: ₹6 L (from Bangalore).
- Most travellers spend about 21 days.
All departure cities compared
Sorted by lowest indicative fare. Fare ranges and budgets are rough Trripah route estimates, not quotes or live prices, so use the live fares above for real numbers where shown.
| City | Flight time | Route | Indicative fare range | Budget / mid-range per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad AMD | 27h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,50,000–₹3,00,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10 L |
| Bangalore BLR | 28h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,50,000–₹3,00,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10 L |
| Chennai MAA | 28h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,50,000–₹3,00,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10 L |
| Delhi DEL | 27h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,50,000–₹3,00,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10 L |
| Hyderabad HYD | 28h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,50,000–₹3,00,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10 L |
| Kochi COK | 28h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,50,000–₹3,00,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10 L |
| Kolkata CCU | 28h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,50,000–₹3,00,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10 L |
| Mumbai BOM | 27h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,50,000–₹3,00,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10 L |
| Amritsar ATQ | 29h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Chandigarh IXC | 29h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Coimbatore CJB | 30h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Guwahati GAU | 30h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Indore IDR | 29h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Jaipur JAI | 29h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Lucknow LKO | 29h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Madurai IXM | 30h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Mangaluru IXE | 30h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Nagpur NAG | 29h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Thiruvananthapuram TRV | 29h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Tiruchirappalli TRZ | 30h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Visakhapatnam VTZ | 30h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,53,000–₹3,03,000 | ₹6 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Belagavi IXG | 31h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Bhopal BHO | 30h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Hubballi HBX | 31h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Mysuru MYQ | 31h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Nashik ISK | 30h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Pune PNQ | 30h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Rajkot RAJ | 30h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Salem SXV | 31h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Surat STV | 30h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Tirunelveli TRV | 31h 30m | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
| Vadodara BDQ | 30h | Via Buenos Aires (EZE) then Ushuaia (USH) | ₹1,55,000–₹3,05,000 | ₹6.1 L / ₹10.1 L |
Good to know for every city
- Best months: November, December, January, February.
- Visa for Indians: No visa required for Antarctica itself — expedition cruise company handles all permits. See the Antarctica visa guide.
- Plan your budget with the Antarctica budget guide and see Antarctica tour packages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly non-stop to Antarctica from India?
None of the 32 Indian cities we compare has a non-stop route listed to Antarctica. Every route connects through a hub airport.
When is the best time to fly to Antarctica?
November, December, January, February are the best months for Antarctica. Fares are usually higher in peak season, so book early.