- Indian airlines are operating limited flights to Dubai amid the US-Israel-Iran war and slot restrictions
- Air India and Air India Express operate ad hoc Dubai flights without a fixed schedule
- IndiGo and SpiceJet are each operating one daily direct flight to Dubai, from Mumbai and Pune, respectively
Amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war, Indian airlines, including Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and SpiceJet, are operating limited flights to and from Dubai. Air India and Air India Express are currently running ad hoc (non-scheduled) flights to Dubai, subject to the availability of slots and other prevailing conditions at departure stations. These flights are designed to meet specific, immediate needs rather than operate on a fixed, regular schedule. At present, there are no regularly scheduled flights to Dubai.
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According to IndiGo's travel advisory, as of April 5, 2026, the airline is operating select flights to and from the Middle East, including Dubai. Flight schedules are being reviewed on an ongoing basis in coordination with the relevant authorities. Customers are advised to check their flight status before arriving at the airport.
Direct flights between India and Dubai in April-May are operating from the following cities:
- Delhi: Air India
- Mangaluru: Air India Express
- Mumbai: IndiGo
- Pune: SpiceJet
Dubai Airport authorities have restricted foreign carriers to one daily flight rotation from April 20 to May 31, 2026, creating significant operational constraints for Indian airlines. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, has sought the Centre's intervention to remove this restriction, stating that it is already resulting in anti-competitive market conditions and substantial revenue losses, reported PTI.
Here are more details on flight timings and ticket prices for Indian airline operations to and from Dubai in April-May:
Air India Flights To/From Dubai: Flight Time And Cost
A check of Delhi-Dubai one-way availability for multiple dates in April shows only one flight (per day) operating consistently at a fixed departure time of 3:25 pm. Economy class fares range from approximately Rs 43,000 to Rs 68,000, depending on the travel date, with earlier dates costing more.
Similarly, a single Dubai-Delhi flight operates at 7:30 pm every day, with ticket prices ranging from AED 1,615 to AED 2,725 (approximately Rs 41,000-69,000).
Air India Express Flights To/From Dubai: Flight Time And Cost
From Mangaluru International Airport, Air India Express is currently operating one to two direct flights to Dubai International Airport during the April-May period (per day). Ticket prices range between Rs 21,000 and Rs 45,000.
Likewise, one to two direct flights are operating from Dubai to Mangaluru during the same period, with fares ranging between Rs 21,000 and Rs 72,000.
IndiGo Flights To/From Dubai: Flight Time And Cost
According to availability on IndiGo's website, the airline is operating a single direct flight every day from Mumbai to Dubai for April-May dates. Ticket prices range between Rs 19,000 and Rs 35,000.
Similarly, one direct flight is operating from Dubai to Mumbai during April-May, with fares ranging between AED 664 and AED 1,481 (approximately Rs 16,680-37,203).
SpiceJet Flights To/From Dubai: Flight Time And Cost
SpiceJet is currently operating a single direct flight per day from Pune International Airport to Dubai International Airport during the April-May period. Ticket prices range between Rs 20,000 and Rs 26,000.
Likewise, one direct flight is available from Dubai to Pune (per day), with fares ranging between Rs 22,000 and Rs 42,000.
While Indian airline operations to and from Dubai remain limited, UAE-based carriers such as Emirates and flydubai have resumed services to India at pre-disruption levels and are not subject to the one-rotation-per-day restriction.
