Dubai trip from Indian cities: flights and budget compared
How a Dubai trip differs depending on where in India you start, covering 32 departure cities.
The short answer
- Cheapest live fare found: Delhi, ₹25,333 return.
- Lowest indicative fare range: Kochi, ₹20,000–₹43,000.
- Shortest journey: Kochi, about 3h non-stop.
- Non-stop routes from 9 of 32 cities.
- Lowest budget estimate per person: ₹53,000 (from Mumbai).
- Most travellers spend about 6 days.
Live fares from our Flight Finder
Real return fares for example dates, found by Trripah's fare scraper. They change daily, so treat them as a guide to the cheapest city and month.
| From | Cheapest return | Example dates | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹25,333 | 28 Feb – 5 Mar 2027 | Kuwait Airways | 1 |
| Bangalore | ₹25,562 | 15 – 22 Feb 2027 | Gulf Air | 1 |
| Mumbai | ₹25,799 | 28 Feb – 5 Mar 2027 | Kuwait Airways | 1 |
| Pune | ₹26,874 | 15 – 20 Oct 2026 | IndiGo | Non-stop |
| Chennai | ₹28,727 | 15 – 18 Feb 2027 | Gulf Air | 1 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹30,235 | 15 – 22 Oct 2026 | IndiGo | Non-stop |
| Hyderabad | ₹31,505 | 28 Oct – 2 Nov 2026 | flydubai | Non-stop |
| Kolkata | ₹39,145 | 15 – 22 Feb 2027 | Emirates | Non-stop |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi COK | 3h | Non-stop | ₹20,000–₹43,000 | ₹58,000 / ₹98,000 |
| Amritsar ATQ | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Chandigarh IXC | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Coimbatore CJB | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Guwahati GAU | 6h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Indore IDR | 5h | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Jaipur JAI | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Lucknow LKO | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Madurai IXM | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Mangaluru IXE | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Nagpur NAG | 5h | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Thiruvananthapuram TRV | 4h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Tiruchirappalli TRZ | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Visakhapatnam VTZ | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹24,000–₹47,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Bangalore BLR | 3h 30m | Non-stop | ₹25,000–₹32,000 | ₹55,000 / ₹95,000 |
| Delhi DEL | 4h 25m | Non-stop | ₹25,000–₹34,000 | ₹56,000 / ₹96,000 |
| Mumbai BOM | 3h 30m | Non-stop | ₹25,000–₹28,000 | ₹53,000 / ₹93,000 |
| Belagavi IXG | 6h 30m | Connecting | ₹26,000–₹50,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Bhopal BHO | 6h 30m | Connecting | ₹26,000–₹50,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Hubballi HBX | 6h 30m | Connecting | ₹26,000–₹50,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Mysuru MYQ | 6h 30m | Connecting | ₹26,000–₹50,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Nashik ISK | 6h | Connecting | ₹26,000–₹50,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Pune PNQ | 3h 25m | Non-stop | ₹26,000–₹39,000 | ₹64,000 / ₹1 L |
| Rajkot RAJ | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹26,000–₹50,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Salem SXV | 7h | Connecting | ₹26,000–₹50,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Surat STV | 6h | Connecting | ₹26,000–₹50,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Tirunelveli TRV | 6h 30m | Connecting | ₹26,000–₹50,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Vadodara BDQ | 5h 30m | Connecting | ₹26,000–₹50,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Chennai MAA | 4h 15m | Non-stop | ₹28,000–₹32,000 | ₹57,000 / ₹97,000 |
| Ahmedabad AMD | 3h 5m | Non-stop | ₹30,000–₹36,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Hyderabad HYD | 4h 5m | Non-stop | ₹31,000–₹40,000 | ₹62,000 / ₹1 L |
| Kolkata CCU | 5h 10m | Non-stop | ₹39,000–₹43,000 | ₹68,000 / ₹1.1 L |
Where Dubai enquiries come from
- Mumbai: 5 to 9 enquiries
Based on Trripah enquiries over the last 2 years, shown as ranges.
Join a group trip to Dubai
- Dubai & UAE with VISA & All Meals · 18th Oct 2026 – 23rd Oct 2026 · 5N / 6D · from ₹57,731 per person · 32 slots left
Departure dates and prices are live from our booking system.
Good to know for every city
- Best months: November, December, January, February, March.
- Visa for Indians: UAE visa — 30-day tourist visa, apply online 4 days ahead. See the Dubai visa guide.
- Plan your budget with the Dubai budget guide and see Dubai tour packages.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian city is cheapest to fly to Dubai from?
Among the cities our Flight Finder prices live, Delhi currently has the lowest return fare we found to Dubai: ₹25,333. Fares change daily and depend on your dates.
Can I fly non-stop to Dubai from India?
Non-stop routes are listed from Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and others. From the other 23 cities in this comparison, you connect through a hub.
When is the best time to fly to Dubai?
November, December, January, February, March are the best months for Dubai. Fares are usually higher in peak season, so book early.