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Updated February 2023

India is now fully open to international visitors. International travellers, irrespective of their vaccination status, can now enter India without having to undergo quarantine. Keep reading to find out the latest travel guidelines and requirements for travellers from the UAE to India

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Dubai to India latest flight news

International flights from Dubai to India continue to operate regularly. However, according to the latest COVID-19 rules imposed by India, 2% of the passengers from Dubai will be tested for coronavirus on a random basis. Passengers exhibiting symptoms of the virus will have to undergo isolation. More on this below.

Moreover, registration on the Air Suvidha portal, which was once a mandatory requirement for all arrivals in India, has now been discontinued. Passengers from Dubai and the UAE will no longer need to fill out the self-health declaration form.

Please note that it is mandatory for arrivals from Dubai to India to have their first and last names written on their passports. Any Indian passport holder with a single name (word), either in a surname or given name, will not be accepted by UAE immigration and will be considered INAD (Inadmissible passengers).

The new rule only applies to passengers with a visit visa, visa on arrival, employment visa and temporary visa and does not apply to existing UAE Resident card holders.

UAE Passport Name Rule: Latest News and Updates

Flights from Dubai to India

A simple search through Wego will show you the latest flight schedules, allowing you to choose the best flight deals from across several airlines.

Book Cheap Flights to India from Dubai

Here are the latest flight schedules and airfares of popular airlines flying from Dubai to India for February–March 2023.

Please note that prices & schedules are accurate at the time of writing. Make sure to visit the airline’s official website before making your bookings.

Indigo

The budget airline Indigo operates multiple flights to India from Dubai on an everyday basis.

Dubai–Delhi: two direct flights and multiple connecting flights on all days of the week. Ticket prices start from AED 564.
Dubai–Mumbai: Upto four direct flights and multiple connecting flights on all days of the week. Ticket prices start from AED 517.
Dubai–Kolkata: Multiple connecting flights on all days of the week. Ticket prices start from AED 479.

Please visit Wego for Indigo’s full schedule.

Please note that Indigo bookings can be cancelled/changed before the scheduled time of departure by contacting IndiGo’s Call Centre, at IndiGo’s Airport Counters, on Indigo’s website and through participating travel agent responsible for original booking four hours prior to the flight departure.

In case you want a refund, apply here.

Air India

Air India, the national carrier of India, has both direct and connecting flights departing from Dubai to prominent cities like Delhi, Chennai and other airports in India.

Dubai–Delhi: Upto four direct flights and multiple connecting flights on all days of the week. Ticket prices start from AED 580.
Dubai–Chennai: One direct flight on Wednesday and multiple connecting flights on all days of the week. Ticket prices start from AED 530.
Dubai–Mumbai: Upto three direct flights and connecting flights on all days of the week. Ticket prices start from AED 530.

Please visit Wego for Air India’s full schedule.

Please note that if you want to cancel your booking and get a refund, no charges will be applicable.

Find out more details on Air India refund and cancellation policies.

Is Emirates flying to India?

Yes, Emirates operates regularly scheduled flights from Dubai to nine major Indian cities. Here is the latest Emirates schedule:

Dubai – Ahmedabad: One to two direct flights available every day. Ticket prices start from AED 610.
Dubai – Bengaluru: Upto three direct flights available every day. Ticket prices start from AED 610.
Dubai – Chennai: Upto three direct flights available every day. Ticket prices start from AED 610.
Dubai – Delhi: Upto five direct flights available every day. Ticket prices start from AED 560.
Dubai – Hyderabad: Upto three direct flights available every day. Ticket prices start from AED 610.
Dubai – Kochi: Upto two direct flights available every day. Ticket prices start from AED 760.
Dubai – Kolkata: One to three direct flights available every day. Ticket prices start from AED 610.
Dubai – Mumbai: Upto five direct flights available every day. Ticket prices start from AED 560.
Dubai – Thiruvananthapuram: One direct flight available every day. Ticket prices start from AED 690.

Please visit Wego for Emirates’ full schedule.

In case you want to change the flight booking, call Emirates if you booked directly or contact your travel agent.

Find out more details on Emirates refund and cancellation policies.

Dubai to India travel rules

India is fully open to international tourism, and tourists from Dubai will be allowed entry after undergoing some Covid-19 precautions.

Testing and quarantine requirements

As per the guidelines released by India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the following on-arrival requirements have to be followed by international arrivals from Dubai to India.

A small percentage of passengers (2% of the total passengers on the flight) will undergo random COVID-19 testing at the airport.
The airline will choose which passengers will be tested, preferably from different countries. These passengers will submit their samples and be allowed to leave the airport.
If any of the passengers’ samples test positive, the samples will be sent to the INSACOG laboratory network for genomic testing.
These passengers will be treated and isolated according to standard protocol.
All travelers should monitor their health after arrival and report any symptoms to the nearest health facility or call the national or state helpline numbers (1075 or State Helpline Number).

Please note that children under 12 years of age are exempted from both pre-departure and post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the period of self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per the laid down protocol.