Airlines making Diwali brighter: Akasa Air, IndiGo, Qatar Airways offer ‘discounted’ flight tickets
As the festive season takes off, Diwali travel rush is on the rise. Akasa Air, IndiGo and Qatar Airways have announced special schemes on airfares.
On the occasion of Diwali, several airlines have come up with special discount offers on flight tickets. Akasa Air joined IndiGo and Qatar Airways on 15 October in offering discounted airfares. As the festive season is approaching, the travel rush is increasing, with family members going back to their hometowns to celebrate the auspicious festival with their families.
Akasa Air's Diwali offer
Akasa Air on Wednesday announced up to 20% off flight tickets using the voucher code ‘AKASA20.’ It is also offering 30% off selected seats and 10% off excess baggage. Adding to the basket of offers are “Seat & Meal Deal from INR 699” and “Akasa Priority from INR 599.”
Furthermore, Akasa Air is offering a special Diwali platter. From Mini paneer parathas and paneer jalebi with Basundi to Amritsari chole, the airline is offering a “Diwali Special Meal” on pre-booked flights until 31 October.
Air India adds 166 flights for Diwali and Chhath Puja
To meet the surging festive demand, Air India and Air India Express added 166 flights to and from Patna in addition to the scheduled weekly flights. As per a press release dated 14 October, Air India will operate 38 additional flights in each of the following connecting cities from 15 October until 2 November 2025:
• Between Delhi and Patna
• Between Mumbai and Patna
• Between Bengaluru and Patna
Air India Express will also operate 26 additional flights in each of the following connecting cities from 22 October until 3 November, 2025
• Between Delhi and Patna
• Between Bengaluru and Patna
IndiGo's Diwali offer
IndiGo's ongoing special offer on flight tickets is set to conclude in two days, on 17 October. The special airfares are valid on one-way or round-trip bookings on travel scheduled in the coming five months.
With domestic fares starting at ₹2,390 and international fares starting at ₹8,990, globetrotters can make budget-friendly travel plans between 1 November 2025 and 31 March 2026.
Those planning to travel during this time can book tickets at IndiGo's official website, www.goindigo.in. Flight tickets can also be booked through the IndiGo mobile app (Android or iOS) or IndiGo 6ESkai, via the IndiGo WhatsApp number +917065145858, or through select Travel Partners’ websites or mobile apps.
During the same offer period, IndiGo is also offering a 35% discount on hotel bookings, available on goindigo.in. Travel enthusiasts need to use the voucher code HOTEL35 to avail of the offer.
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways also announced a Diwali offer on flight tickets from 13 cities in India to America, Africa, and Europe. By booking flight tickets before the 23 October deadline, travellers can avail of up to a 25% discount for travel scheduled before 31 March 2026.
Marking the festival of lights, SpiceJet introduced special daily non-stop Diwali flights connecting several Tier 1 cities with Ayodhya. On the auspicious festival of Diwali, devotees and tourists from Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad will be able to visit Shri Ram Temple.