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Need to cancel your flight booking or request a refund? Understand cancellation charges, refund timelines, and let our support team guide you through the process.
Important: Cancellation charges and refund amounts depend entirely on the airline's fare rules and your ticket type. Contact TheBookFlight before cancelling to understand the exact charges and explore alternatives like date change which may cost less.
Before You Cancel
Important things to know before cancelling your flight booking.
Check Fare Rules
Your cancellation charges depend on the fare type. Non-refundable tickets may have zero refund. Flexible fares have lower cancellation charges. Check your booking confirmation.
Cancellation Charges
Airlines charge a cancellation fee per passenger. The closer to departure, the higher the charge. Some tickets have cancellation fees up to 100% of the fare.
Time-Based Charges
Cancellation charges increase as the departure date approaches. Cancel early to maximize your refund amount. Some airlines block cancellation within 2–4 hours of departure.
Consider Date Change
Before cancelling, consider a date change instead. It may cost less than cancelling and rebooking, especially if fares have increased since your original booking.
Refund Timeline
Refunds typically take 7–14 business days to reflect in your account. Credit card refunds may take up to 2 billing cycles. UPI refunds are usually faster (3–5 days).
Partial Cancellation
If travelling in a group, you may be able to cancel individual passengers without cancelling the entire booking. Check with support for your specific booking.
Cancellation Process
Contact Support
Share your booking reference. Our team will check fare rules and cancellation charges.
Review Charges
Support will quote exact cancellation charges and refund amount before proceeding.
Your Confirmation
You confirm if you want to proceed with the cancellation at the quoted charges.
Processing
Cancellation is processed with the airline. You'll receive a cancellation confirmation.
Refund Initiated
Refund is initiated to your original payment method. Timeline depends on airline and bank.
Refund Received
Refund typically reflects in 7–14 business days. Contact support if delayed.
Refund Scenarios
Airline Cancelled Flight
If the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight schedule, you are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking. Contact support for assistance.
Voluntary Cancellation
If you cancel voluntarily, charges apply based on fare rules. The refund amount = ticket price minus cancellation fee minus convenience fee.
Non-Refundable Ticket
Non-refundable tickets may have zero refund on cancellation. However, some airlines offer credit shells or partial refunds. Check with support.
Request Cancellation/Refund
Share your booking details and our team will check charges and process your request.
Request Received
Our team will check your booking's cancellation charges and contact you. For urgent help, WhatsApp us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cancellation charges depend on your airline, fare type, and how close the departure is. Charges typically range from ₹500 to ₹3,500 per passenger for domestic flights. Non-refundable tickets may have no refund. Contact TheBookFlight for exact charges for your booking.
Refunds are typically processed within 7–14 business days after cancellation. UPI refunds may be faster (3–5 days). Credit card refunds may take up to 2 billing cycles depending on your bank. For airline-cancelled flights, refunds may take 15–30 days.
You can cancel a non-refundable ticket, but the refund may be zero or very minimal. Some airlines offer credit shells or partial refunds on non-refundable tickets. Contact support to check your specific fare rules.
Yes, partial cancellation (cancelling individual passengers) is possible with most airlines. The cancellation charge applies per cancelled passenger. Contact support to process partial cancellations.
If the airline cancels your flight, you are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking on an alternative flight. DGCA regulations protect passengers in such cases. Contact TheBookFlight to process your refund or alternative booking.
In many cases, a date change is cheaper than cancelling and rebooking. The date change fee is typically lower than the cancellation fee, and you keep your original fare. Our support team can compare both options and advise you.
Flight Cancellation & Refund Guide for India
Cancelling a flight booking in India involves understanding airline-specific cancellation charges, fare rules, and refund timelines. TheBookFlight provides assisted cancellation services — our support team checks your fare rules, quotes exact charges, and processes the cancellation on your behalf so you don't have to navigate complex airline systems.
For information about your passenger rights during flight cancellations, including DGCA-mandated compensation for airline-cancelled flights, check our detailed guide. You can also learn about delay compensation and refund processes in our blog.