UAE Flight Update: Prices of flights from Dubai to India increased, you will have to spend up to 9,250 dirhams for the ticket.

The prices of air tickets for expatriates going to India during summer holidays have increased significantly. According to Khaleej Times report, flight tickets from UAE to India now start from 1,400 dirhams and go up to 9,250 dirhams. The biggest impact is on those who are planning to travel in August.

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Routes like Hyderabad, Delhi and Kochi remained the most expensive for travelers in the month of August. Travel agents say rising jet fuel prices and regional tensions have led to longer flight routes, leading to fares that have increased by 30 to 40 percent compared to last year.

Safir Mahmood, general manager of Smart Travels, said that there is no major decline in fares and it is 15-20 percent more than last year. Although fares on some Kerala routes have come down from Dh3,600 to Dh2,600, it is still expensive. The advice for passengers is that if they can advance their travel date by 7 to 10 days, they can get much cheaper tickets.

Important rules and instructions for passengers

India’s DGCA has tightened the rules for photography and videography at airports from June 2, 2026. Making videos without permission in restricted areas can result in fines and device confiscation. Additionally, it is mandatory for all passengers traveling to India to fill the Air Suvidha 2.0 Health Self-Declaration Form online 24 hours before the flight.

Emirates has advised passengers to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before their flight due to the holiday rush on June 24, 2026. At the same time, Air India informed on May 18 that there have been changes in their international schedule till August 2026, due to which some flights may be affected. Affected passengers have been given the option of alternative flights or refund.