UAE-India One-Way Fares Drop To Dh220, But Residents Hesitate To Travel

UAE-India one-way airfares 2025 have plunged to record lows, with tickets available for as little as Dh220 and Dh155 to Kerala on some routes. Despite these attractive prices, travel agents report weak outbound demand from the UAE to India, particularly among families with school-going children.

Current fares from Dubai include Dh295 to Mumbai, Dh223 to Kochi, Dh250 to Thiruvananthapuram, and Dh356 to Chennai, with premium routes like Dubai to Bengaluru offered at Dh422. However, passenger bookings remain unusually slow.

Travel industry insiders attribute this dip in travel to families holding back during this period, creating a market where supply significantly exceeds demand. Conversely, inbound flights from India to the UAE are seeing increased demand.

Return flight prices remain relatively high, discouraging travelers from taking advantage of affordable one-way fares. Travel agents anticipate a surge in demand from October, coinciding with school holidays and the Diwali festival. Early bookings for post-Diwali travel are increasing, suggesting a possible revival.

Abu Dhabi routes mirror Dubai’s affordable pricing trends, with return tickets from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai at Dh551, and routes to New Delhi and Kochi similarly priced. However, post-Diwali return fares have already increased sharply.

South Indian routes maintain competitive fares and better stability, with flights to Kerala and Karnataka continuing to offer affordable travel options.