Sustainability

Your Flight's Carbon Footprint — The Honest Numbers

Updated June 25, 2026 | 5 min read

Flying produces CO2. We're a flight booking platform, and we'll be honest about it. Here's what the numbers actually look like for Indian routes.

CO2 Per Popular Route

Route✈️ Flight CO2🚂 Train CO2
DEL → BOM~150 kg~25 kg
BLR → DEL~200 kg~35 kg
DEL → GOI~175 kg~30 kg
MAA → BLR~50 kg~10 kg

How to Fly Greener

  • 🚂 Under 500 km? Take the trainor even the bus
  • ✈️ Fly direct: Connecting flights produce 20-40% more CO2
  • 💺 Economy class: Business class has 3x the carbon footprint per person
  • 🌱 Carbon offset: ₹200-₹500 per flight through verified programs
  • 🏢 Newer aircraft: A320neo/737 MAX are 15-20% more fuel efficient

Our Honest Take

We sell flights. But we also believe in honesty. If your trip is under 500 km, the train is better for the planet. That's why we have our "don't fly" comparison series.

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