Tips for cheaper flights for visa free countries

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Here are the ultimate money-saving flight tips tailored specifically for Indian travelers flying to visa-free or visa-on-arrival countries:

✈️ 𝗧𝗒𝗣 π—šπ—˜π—‘π—˜π—₯π—”π—Ÿ π—§π—œπ—£π—¦ 𝗧𝗒 π—¦π—”π—©π—˜ 𝗒𝗑 π—™π—Ÿπ—œπ—šπ—›π—§π—¦:

🧭 1. Use Fare Comparison Sites

✅ Enable "flexible dates" + "cheapest month" options for hidden deals.

πŸ•’ 2. Book at the Right Time

  • Book flights 45–60 days in advance for international deals.
  • Book on Tuesdays or Wednesdays early morning — airlines often reset prices.
  • Set price alerts for destinations like Thailand, Bali, Mauritius, etc.

πŸ’‘ 3. Fly From Budget-Friendly Airports

Some Indian cities have consistently cheaper international flights:

  • Kolkata for Bangkok, Vietnam, Bhutan
  • Delhi for Nepal, Georgia, Sri Lanka
  • Mumbai for Mauritius, Maldives, Indonesia
  • Chennai for Sri Lanka, Malaysia

✅ Use "search nearby airports" to include regional hubs.

πŸ” 4. Use Return Flights, Multi-City & Hack Fares

  • Booking round-trip is often cheaper than two one-way tickets.
  • Try multi-city hacks (e.g., India → Vietnam → Indonesia → India)
  • Combine budget airlines like Scoot, AirAsia, Air Arabia for stopovers in UAE, KL, or Singapore.

🧳 5. Travel Light, Avoid Baggage Fees

Visa-free countries often host budget airlines (e.g., AirAsia, Scoot) where:

  • Carry-on is free (7kg usually)
  • Checked-in luggage costs ₹2,000–5,000 extra
  • Pack smart with travel cubes & roll clothes

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Country Hacks & Tips
Nepal Fly from Delhi/Kolkata, use IndiGo promo deals (₹5,000–₹10,000 return)
Bhutan Fly to Bagdogra (₹2,000–₹3,000), take a bus/shared cab to Phuentsholing (land entry)
Thailand Fly via Kolkata or Guwahati, use AirAsia India or IndiGo Flash Sales
Vietnam Use Scoot via Singapore or Kolkata–Hanoi deals (~₹14,000 return)
Indonesia (Bali) Cheapest via AirAsia (Kuala Lumpur layover) or Scoot from Chennai/Mumbai
Sri Lanka Use Chennai–Colombo route, flights as low as ₹5,000 one-way
Mauritius Watch Mumbai–MRU deals from Air Mauritius (₹35k–₹45k return), best booked 60+ days early
Georgia Use UAE layovers (Air Arabia, FlyDubai), or Delhi–Tbilisi connecting through Doha
Maldives Book during off-season (May–July), SpiceJet/Vistara deals from Kochi or Bengaluru (~₹12k–₹18k return)

πŸͺ™ 6. Pay in Local Currency (When Booking Foreign Airlines)

  • Use cards that waive foreign transaction fees
  • Check fare in USD/MYR/THB on airline websites (may be cheaper than INR site)

πŸ’³ 7. Use Credit Cards + Points

  • Use travel cards like HDFC Regalia, Axis Atlas, or SBI IRCTC to:
    • Earn points
    • Get free lounge access
    • Avoid forex fees
    • Use flight discounts from PayTM, EaseMyTrip, Ixigo

🎁 8. Check Offers on Travel Portals

Portal Typical Offer
Cleartrip ₹500–₹1,000 off via UPI/credit cards
Ixigo Flash sales for 10–20% off
EaseMyTrip Zero convenience fee, ₹800 off promo
MakeMyTrip UPI/ICICI/HDFC/Axis card

✈️ Flight Cost Overview (Return Tickets)

Destination Avg Return Fare (₹) Cheapest Time/Month Notes
Bali (Indonesia) Direct flights from Delhi (~7 ½ h)
Kathmandu (Nepal) ₹9,000 – 15,000 July cheapest (~₹12,966) ; New direct BLR–KTM route from ₹8,000
Colombo (Sri Lanka) ₹11,000 – 19,000 Avg ₹18,700; deals from ₹5,322 IndiGo average ₹10,000 – 25,000
Hanoi (Vietnam) ₹15,000 – 20,000 July return fare ~₹17,600 Ahmedabad–Hanoi from ₹14,496
Mauritius ₹45,000 – 60,000 Cheapest ~₹45,900 in March Mumbai–MRU fares start ~₹34,006
Tbilisi (Georgia) ₹27,500 – 35,000 Return ~₹27,523 best; cheapest month Feb ~₹29,600 IndiGo DEL–TBS ~₹15,000–18,000 one-way
Belgrade (Serbia) ₹58,000 – 60,000 Feb cheapest ~₹58,700 Fares start ₹34,530 ~ flat average ~₹

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