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Cheapest International Flights from India β€” Budget Destinations & Fares

Updated June 25, 2026 | 7 min read

You don't need a huge budget to fly international. From India, you can reach 10+ countries for under β‚Ή15,000 round trip. Here are the cheapest options.

Cheapest International Destinations from India

Destination From City Round Trip From Flight Time Visa
πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Sri LankaChennaiβ‚Ή5,0001h 30meVisa
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΅ NepalDelhiβ‚₯6,0001h 30mNo visa
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ ThailandKolkataβ‚Ή8,0003h 30mVisa on arrival
πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ύ MalaysiaChennaiβ‚Ή9,0004heVisa
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ DubaiMumbaiβ‚Ή10,0003h 30meVisa
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ SingaporeBangaloreβ‚Ή11,0005heVisa
πŸ‡²πŸ‡» MaldivesBangaloreβ‚Ή12,0003hFree VoA

Fares are approximate round-trip lowest prices during off-season. Book 4-6 weeks ahead for best prices.

How to Get the Cheapest International Fares

  1. Book 4-6 weeks ahead β€” International fares need more advance booking
  2. Fly on weekdays β€” Tuesday-Thursday departures are 15-25% cheaper
  3. Check nearby airports β€” Flying from Chennai to Colombo is cheaper than from Delhi
  4. Consider budget airlines β€” AirAsia, IndiGo, SpiceJet offer cheap international flights
  5. Use fare alerts β€” Set alerts for price drops on your preferred route
  6. Be flexible with dates β€” Shifting by 1-2 days can save β‚Ή3,000-β‚Ή5,000

Best Airlines for Budget International

  • IndiGo: Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Colombo from multiple Indian cities
  • AirAsia: Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok β€” often the cheapest option
  • SpiceJet: Dubai, Bangkok, Colombo
  • Air India Express: Gulf destinations (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat)

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