T-20 World Cup 2026- Big flight and hotel rates as soon as India-Pakistan match gets green signal, know what is the whole matter

Friends, there is good news for world cricket fans, the match between India and Pakistan has got the green signal, but with this green signal it has also become a cause of trouble, this match will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka where the cost of going has skyrocketed. Due to this high-voltage cricket match, there has been a huge surge in the demand for flights and hotels, due to which the fares and room rates have increased rapidly, let’s know the complete details.

Flight tickets from New Delhi and Mumbai to Colombo for February 14 and 15 have increased by up to five times the normal fares.

Ticket prices for these dates have reached up to ₹1.45 lakh per passenger.

On normal days, fares for direct flights to Colombo usually cost around ₹30,000.

Fares for nonstop Air India flights from Delhi to Colombo range between ₹90,000 and ₹1.09 lakh.

Fares for nonstop flights from Mumbai to Colombo on February 14 are up to ₹90,000.

The main reason for this increase is the sudden increase in bookings after the match was confirmed.

Hotel rates also increased

Premium hotels in Colombo are charging up to ₹1.14 lakh per night for February 14 and 15.

Generally, room rates in big hotels cost around ₹40,000 per night.

Budget accommodations are still available, with small hotels and guest houses offering rooms between ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 per night, although availability is limited due to high demand.

Initial uncertainty regarding the match

There was initial uncertainty regarding the India-Pakistan match. Pakistan had earlier indicated that it may boycott the match on February 15. However, the situation was resolved after the intervention and talks of ICC, PCB and BCB.