Top Low-Cost Airlines That Fly Out Of India!
We all have, at some point, dreamt of travelling abroad, but expensive international airfares make us turn our heads to the beaches of Goa or the mountains in Himachal instead.
But, what if we told you that you can fly out of India at a price which costs less than your mobile phone?
Unbelievable right!
To help you plan your next holiday, we bring to you a list of airlines which offer international travel that suits your wallet!
1.AIR ASIA
Operates From: Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad
Popular Holiday Destinations It Flies To: Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Australia
Price: Starting at Rs 6990*
Started in 2001, this Southeast Asian airline has been named the best low-cost airline in the world by Skytrax for the last 9 years.
AirAsia offers you a very comfortable flying experience with exceptional service at an affordable rate.
They offer a wide selection of food & beverages onboard and have an amazing in-flight entertainment system which you can view on your personal tab.
2.MALINDO AIR
Operates From : Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Amritsar, Thiruvananthapuram and Tiruchirappalli
Popular Holiday Destinations It Flies To : Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Hong Kong, Singapore, Colombo, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Perth.
Price : Starting at Rs 10000*
Malindo Air flew its inaugural flight in 2013 and is headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
The airline offers a personal TV with a wide selection of in-flight entertainment on every seat, free wi-fi, light snacks, free meal and a lot of leg room for passengers in economy as well as business class.
Another benefit of flying with Malindo is that you can avail discounts at Malindo Air’s partner outlets by showing them your boarding pass.
3.FLY DUBAI
Operates From : Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Goa, Kochi and Lucknow
Popular Holiday Destinations It Flies To : Istanbul, Zanzibar, Moscow, Vienna, Prague, Amman, Doha and Beirut
Price : Starting from Rs 6500*
People don’t generally associate Dubai with anything that is low-cost, thanks to its reputation as a luxurious city.
But you will be surprised about the fact that it offers affordable travel to almost 90 destinations across Asia, Africa and Europe from India.
A full meal service is offered on long-haul flights with the option to purchase alcoholic beverages and additional snacks.
You will also be pampered with In-flight entertainment with a wide selection of movies and Tv shows which is available for pre-purchase.
4.SCOOT
Operates From : Jaipur, Amritsar, Lucknow, Kochi, Hyderabad and Chennai
Popular Holiday Destinations It Flies To : Bangkok, Phuket, Singapore, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Macau, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Gold Coast
Price: Starting from Rs 10000*
This award-winning budget carrier, is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, which has recently started operating in India.
Previously, Tigerair used to operate flights from India to more than 41 destinations in Asia and Australia till 2017, however now it flies as Scoot.
They have an In-flight entertainment system called “Scoot TV” which is the most unique service offered by the airline.
You get to choose from over 100 movies and Tv shows, which you can watch on your personal laptop, tablet or mobile using free wi-fi.
5.AIR ARABIA
Operates From : Mumbai, Delhi, Goa, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Kochi
Popular Holiday Destinations It Flies To : UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Russia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Qatar and Kenya
Price : Starting from Rs 6000*
The Sharjah based airline offers great deals on flights from India to holiday destinations in Asia, Africa and Europe.
The airline has one of the best loyalty programs amongst other airlines in the region and offers you maximum value for the points earned.
They also have a very unique program known as ‘Fun Onboard’ where passengers can showcase their talents on the flight.
6.INDIGO
Operates From: Mumbai ,Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata
Popular Holiday Destinations It Flies To : Singapore, Kathmandu, Muscat, Dubai, Doha, Colombo, Bangkok and Sharjah
Price : Starting from Rs 7500*
IndiGo was one of the first low-cost airlines in India to ferry passengers abroad and is the biggest airline in the country.
Being a low-cost carrier it offers only economy class seats.
There is no wi-fi or Inflight entertainment, however, it has one of the best on-time performances and is very pocket-friendly.
You can get your snacks along with you onboard but you also have the option to buy food if you are in a mood to spend.
So if you’re looking to reach your destination without major delays and don’t really care about the fancy amenities that airlines generally provide, IndiGo is a very good option.
7.SPICEJET
Operates From : Mumbai, Delhi, Amritsar, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad
Popular Holiday Destinations It Flies To : Male’, Muscat, Colombo, Bangkok, Dubai, Dhaka And Kabul
Price: Starting from Rs 7500*
The second biggest Low-cost airline in India has been flying internationally since 2010 and is different from traditional budget carriers.
The airline offers Its “SpiceMax” members premium services such as pre-assigned seats with extra leg-room, priority check-in/boarding/baggage handling and complimentary meals.
8.AIR INDIA EXPRESS
Operates From :Kochi, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Amritsar, Lucknow, Jaipur, Varanasi, Kolkata and Chandigarh
Popular Holiday Destinations It Flies To : Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Kuwait, Muscat, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh and Dhaka
Price: Starting from Rs 7000*
Air India Express is the low-cost subsidiary of Air India and is known for connecting Tier 2 cities to international destinations with their flights.
You have a choice between Indian and continental cuisine onboard with complimentary liquor/wine, which you can have while watching your choice of in-flight entertainment.
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* Please note that all prices mentioned here are only indicative. They are meant to give you a general idea. For the actual price and service details please refer to the information displayed on the airline’s official website or online travel portals.
