Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Diwali Airfares Soar Due to Demand, Rupee Weakness, and Aircraft Shortages
Imagine you want to fly somewhere for a big Indian holiday called Diwali.
Airlines are raising their prices!
Fares are going up a lot, especially for popular routes.
This is happening because many people want to travel, the value of Indian money (rupee) is down, and there aren't as many planes flying.
Airlines are also dealing with high fuel costs.
If you plan to fly, it's best to book your tickets early.
Airfares for Diwali week 2025 are significantly higher than last year.
The Mumbai-Patna route shows a 52% increase in fares.
Fares on the Bengaluru-Lucknow route have increased by 47%.
Advance bookings for October travel are more than double from last year.
Aviation capacity will decrease by 3.1%.
- Who
- Travelers and Airlines
- What
- Airfare increases during Diwali week
- When
- Diwali week of 2025 (October 19-25)
- Where
- Major routes across India
- Why
- Strong demand, weaker rupee, aircraft shortages, and high ATF costs
- Diwali Date (2025)
- October 20
- Mumbai-Patna Fare Increase
- 52%
- Bengaluru-Lucknow Fare Increase
- 47%
- Advance Booking Increase
- Double last year's levels in major cities
- Airline Service Decrease
- 3.1% decline in domestic flights