Higher Fares, Packed Flights: The India-UK Travel Story

Flying between India and the UK is becoming significantly more expensive, with airfares on some routes rising by as much as 60 to 85 percent in recent years. Yet despite the soaring costs, demand remains strong, driven by family ties, education, business and the deep emotional connection many NRIs have with home.

In this episode of Out Of Britain, Radhika Iyer speaks to members of the Indian diaspora in London about how rising ticket prices are reshaping travel behaviour. While some are planning trips months in advance or cutting back on frequency, others say travelling home remains non-negotiable despite the financial strain.

With more than 170 weekly direct flights and over 1.8 million people of Indian heritage living in the UK, the India-UK travel corridor continues to be one of the world's strongest diaspora-driven aviation markets.