With an advance booking window averaging 27 days, travelers are planning their trips well in advance, ensuring they secure seats at some of the most sought-after destinations during the festive period. The top cities that have emerged as favorites among Diwali travelers include the metros and major cities New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Port Blair, Kochi, and Patna.
A key driver of this travel boom is the desire to reconnect with family during Diwali, particularly people visiting their hometowns. This trend highlights a shift in travel behavior, where reverse travel—where city dwellers head back to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities—has become more prominent. The most striking increases were seen in Guwahati, with a staggering 386% rise in bookings, followed closely by Jaipur at 306%, and Patna at 271%. Other significant spikes in travel to cities like Chennai, Amritsar, and Lucknow further highlight this trend.
As India’s domestic travel scene continues to soar, this Diwali isn’t just about lighting up homes—it’s about lighting up runways across the country. For airlines, travel companies, and passengers alike, it’s clear that Diwali has become a festival of flights, redefining how we celebrate, connect, and come together.
This festive season, India is not just taking off—it’s flying high!
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