If you’ve recently decided to vacation in India, your next steps should be to plan out your itinerary and book your flights ASAP to make that dream a reality. And we recommend that you don’t wait! When travelling to some countries, booking early doesn’t always mean you’ll find a better deal. But when it comes to India – it does. In this article we’ll tell you why it’s essential to book your flights to India right now. 

Demand Is Up

India has become the world’s fastest growing wellness tourism destination. Yoga retreats, holistic health-based and spiritual growth travel has been rapidly in demand here. Plus, there’s been a steady growth in international business within India as well as a high domestic demand for travel which can highly impact the overall flight prices to and within the country. However, even with all this added pressure on airline carriers, people who take the time to plan can get ahead. For instance, business and domestic travelers usually book last minute or a few weeks out and wellness travelers usually are set on specific dates. If you can be flexible with your dates and book well in advance, you could get ahead of the price surges.

There’s Only So Many Carriers

There’s only so many carriers that have decent flights and prices to India from Canada. And recently, Jet airways ceased their operations which means there are less seats available on the market than there was even last year. The sooner you book, the more likely you are to find a direct or 1-stop flight at a low price. Wait too long and you might have to book a flight with over 2 stops and at a much higher fare than desired. 

Seasonality Affects Price

The date you plan to travel on will also affect the price. If you plan to travel to India between June 1st and July 30th or December 10th and 24th, you’ll experience peak season pricing, especially if you’re booking last minute. The best prices occur when you travel between January and mid-May, September and October, and when you book your flight at least 6 months in advance. It’s also important to note that you will experience surcharges on most airlines when travelling over the weekend. Booking your arrival and departure date mid-week will also allow you to save more. 

At Nanak Flights, we specialize in travel to India. Our online search engine scans through all the carrier’s prices to find you the lowest price for your flight. We also have a number of city guides to help you plan your trip and our team can even arrange tours for you throughout the city. Find out more about our services and give our search engine a try online today!