How Much Does a Trip to India Cost from Dubai?

Here is a typical cost picture for a 7-day trip to India from Dubai, per person, travelling mid-range. Treat every figure as indicative, because fares and rates move with the season.

The flight from Dubai to Mumbai or Delhi takes around 3 to 4 hours. Return economy fares typically fall in the AED 700 to 1,800 range, lower if you book early and avoid peak holidays, and higher over Eid, summer and the winter break.

For the cheapest fares, travel in the destination's quieter season. Our best time to visit India guide shows when that is.

Visa cost depends on your passport and the route. As a guide, budget e-visa, about 40 to 110. The exact figure and process for your nationality are set out on our India visa from Dubai guide.

Accommodation is usually the biggest cost after flights. Budget stays run around 100 to 300 per night, mid-range around 200 to 450, and comfortable or luxury well above that. Daily spending on food, transport and sightseeing typically runs 120 to 300 per person.

• Budget: guesthouses and hostels, local food, public transport.
• Mid-range: three to four star hotels, a mix of restaurants, some paid attractions.
• Comfortable: four to five star hotels, private transfers, tours and dining.

Putting it together for a 7-day trip from Dubai, per person:

Want it arranged for you? Our team can package flights, hotels and the visa for India. See the India visa from Dubai guide to start.

• Travel in the quiet season for the lowest fares and rates.
• Book flights early, and avoid Eid, summer and the winter-break peaks.
• Stay slightly outside the centre and use public transport.
• Mix paid attractions with free ones, and eat where locals eat.
• Bundle flight, hotel and visa through one operator to save time and often money.