Maha Kumbh Airfare: More Expensive Than a Maldives Trip

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Airfare for Maha Kumbh 2025 has soared significantly.
• Round trips to Prayagraj from Chennai cost as high as ₹64,000.
• Fares from major cities like Delhi and Bangalore touched ₹50,000.
• DGCA advised airlines to rationalize ticket prices.
• Many travelers opted for alternate routes due to high costs.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Skyrocketing Airfares for Maha Kumbh 2025

Airfares during Maha Kumbh 2025 have witnessed an unprecedented surge, making domestic travel costlier than international destinations like the Maldives or Bali. Round trips from Chennai to Prayagraj are priced at ₹64,000, surpassing the fare to many foreign locations.

Significant Fare Hikes During Key Bathing Days

Key bathing days such as Mauni Amavasya (Jan 29), Basant Panchami (Feb 3), and Mahashivratri (Feb 26) have seen ticket prices spike by over 300%. For instance, the Delhi-Prayagraj round trip rose from ₹9,060 to ₹49,600 during these periods.

DGCA Intervention and Additional Flights

Addressing public concern, the DGCA urged airlines to rationalize fares. Furthermore, 81 additional flights were approved in January, increasing Prayagraj’s air connectivity to 132 flights nationwide.

Traveler Challenges and Alternative Solutions

The soaring prices have forced many devotees to reconsider their travel plans. Alternate routes, such as flying to Lucknow and continuing by road to Prayagraj, have become popular options.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Airfares during Maha Kumbh have created challenges for domestic travelers.
• DGCA intervened to address rising ticket prices.
• Alternate routes provide some relief to devotees.

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