OFFISTRIPOpen the calculator →Cheapest countries to visit from India: real fares from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
By Amit, who runs Offistrip, a corporate travel and MICE company in India.
Fares checked 21 September 2026. Fares move daily, so every one shows its own dates.
As of 21 September 2026, the cheapest international round trip from Delhi is Nepal at ₹18,048, followed by Singapore at ₹22,309 and Thailand (Bangkok) at ₹26,627. From Mumbai the cheapest is Thailand (Phuket) at ₹23,047, and from Bengaluru it is Malaysia at ₹21,743. The cheapest country depends on where you fly from.
Each figure is the lowest one-week economy round-trip fare Google Flights listed for the next six months, so it shows the cheapest dates, not the fare for a date you pick. It covers the flight and the entry rule only. Hotels, food and local travel come on top.
Cheapest countries by round-trip fare from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
| Country | From Delhi | From Mumbai | From Bengaluru | Entry (Indian passport) | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | ₹18,048 Nonstop · 12-21 Dec | ₹23,896 Nonstop · 17-23 Jan 2027 | ₹23,787 1 stop · 7-16 Jan 2027 | No visa | Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov |
| Singapore | ₹22,309 1 stop · 12-18 Oct | ₹24,528 Nonstop · 5-13 Oct | ₹29,527 Nonstop · 8-15 Feb 2027 | e-Visa, about ₹3,000 | Year-round |
| Thailand | ₹26,627 Bangkok · Nonstop · 8-15 Oct | ₹23,047 Phuket · Nonstop · 19-28 Oct | ₹25,626 Bangkok · Nonstop · 31 Dec-6 Jan 2027 | Visa-free, 30 days | Nov-Mar |
| Vietnam | ₹27,392 Da Nang · 1 stop · 11-18 Oct | ₹27,116 Hanoi · Nonstop · 8-16 Oct | ₹26,709 Ho Chi Minh City · Nonstop · 31 Jan-8 Feb 2027 | e-Visa, US$25 | Nov-Apr |
| United Arab Emirates | ₹28,528 Dubai · 1 stop · 3-12 Oct | ₹25,831 Abu Dhabi · 1 stop · 31 Oct-6 Nov | ₹22,965 Dubai · 1 stop · 3-9 Oct | e-Visa, about ₹5,700 | Nov-Mar |
| Malaysia | ₹29,136 Nonstop · 1-9 Nov | ₹26,980 Nonstop · 11-20 Oct | ₹21,743 Nonstop · 1-10 Feb 2027 | Visa-free to 31 Dec 2026 | Year-round |
| Sri Lanka | ₹30,611 Nonstop · 7-14 Jan 2027 | ₹25,868 Nonstop · 26 Oct-3 Nov | ₹24,656 Nonstop · 5-13 Oct | Free e-visa (ETA), 30 days | Dec-Mar |
| Hong Kong | ₹31,433 Nonstop · 28 Sep-7 Oct | ₹31,065 1 stop · 18-25 Feb 2027 | ₹42,650 1 stop · 19-25 Dec | Visa-free 14 days + free registration | Oct-Dec |
| Cambodia | ₹37,332 Siem Reap · 1 stop · 25 Oct-1 Nov | ₹44,975 Phnom Penh · 1 stop · 24-30 Sep | ₹40,249 Phnom Penh · 1 stop · 2-11 Nov | e-Visa, US$30 | Nov-Mar |
Green is the cheapest country from that city. Where a country has several airports, the cheapest one is shown. The same numbers are in a downloadable CSV.
The cheapest three from each city
- 1. Nepal₹18,048
- 2. Singapore₹22,309
- 3. Thailand (Bangkok)₹26,627
- 1. Thailand (Phuket)₹23,047
- 2. Nepal₹23,896
- 3. Singapore₹24,528
- 1. Malaysia₹21,743
- 2. United Arab Emirates (Dubai)₹22,965
- 3. Nepal₹23,787
A reality check on round-number budgets
Guides and AI answers often put Thailand and Vietnam round trips at ₹15,000 to ₹20,000. Google's AI Mode table did on 21 September 2026. In the lowest fares Google Flights listed that day, the cheapest Thailand round trip from any of these three cities was ₹23,047 and the cheapest Vietnam one was ₹26,709. A low fare can exist on a rare date, but it is not the number most people will pay.
Entry rules for Indian passport holders, from the official source
Each rule names the government page it came from and the date it was verified. Rules marked "read 21 Sep 2026" were re-read on that day. The others are carried from our earlier check and say so.
| Country | Rule | Fee | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | No visa. Carry a passport or a Voter ID card as proof of Indian nationality. | Free | Nepal Department of Immigration Read 21 Sep 2026 |
| Singapore | e-Visa required for Indian passports. | About ₹3,000 per person | Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (home page) Verified 22 Aug 2026 |
| Thailand | Visa-free for tourism for up to 30 days, from 15 September 2026 (it was 60 days before). | Free | Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi Read 21 Sep 2026 |
| Vietnam | e-Visa required. Apply online before travel. | US$25 single entry, US$50 multiple entry | Vietnam National Electronic Visa portal Read 21 Sep 2026 |
| United Arab Emirates | e-Visa required (30-day). | About ₹5,700 per person | Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (home page) Verified 22 Aug 2026 |
| Malaysia | Visa-exempt for Indian nationals on social visits from 1 December 2023 until 31 December 2026. The official pages do not state the stay limit for Indians (our earlier check found 30 days), so confirm it before you travel. After 31 December 2026 the exemption is not guaranteed. | Free | Malaysian Immigration (MYVISA) Read 21 Sep 2026 |
| Sri Lanka | Free 30-day tourist e-visa (ETA) for Indian nationals, in force from 25 May 2026. Apply online before travel. | Free | Sri Lanka ETA (eta.gov.lk) Read 21 Sep 2026 |
| Hong Kong | Visa-free for up to 14 days, but a free Pre-Arrival Registration is mandatory before travel (usually approved instantly online). | Free | Hong Kong Immigration Department (home page) Verified 22 Aug 2026 |
| Cambodia | Tourist e-Visa required. Apply only on the official government portal. | US$30 (cut from US$36 on 1 January 2025) | Cambodia e-Visa (evisa.gov.kh) Read 21 Sep 2026 |
What changed recently
- 15 Sep 2026. Thailand: visa-free stay for Indian passport holders is now 30 days (it was 60), announced by the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi.
- 25 May 2026. Sri Lanka: the tourist e-visa (ETA) became free for 30 days for Indian nationals, per the official ETA site.
- 31 Dec 2026. Malaysia (upcoming): the visa exemption for Indian nationals is scheduled to end on this date. If you are booking travel for 2027, check it again before you pay.
- 1 Jan 2025. Cambodia: the tourist e-visa fee fell from US$36 to US$30. Guides that still say US$36 are out of date.
Other cheap countries we checked earlier, from Delhi
Google's fare list did not return these, so their Delhi fares come from our own check on 22 August 2026 for specific dates. That is a different method from the table above, so treat them as a guide and do not compare them fare for fare with it.
| Destination | Delhi round trip (22 Aug) | Entry (Indian passport) | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty | ₹24,000 | Visa-free - Visa-free up to 14 days per visit (42-day rolling cap per 180 days) - no advance application, just a passport stamp on arrival | May-Jun, Sep-Oct |
| Muscat | ₹25,500 | e-Visa required - Visa-on-arrival discontinued for standard Indian passports - e-Visa mandatory (10-day or 30-day options) | Nov-Mar |
| Tbilisi | ₹31,400 | e-Visa required - ~₹3,000/person incl. mandatory DuVerify check | Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct |
| Maldives | ₹35,700 | Visa-free - 30-day free visa on arrival | Nov-Apr |
| Baku | ₹38,000 | e-Visa required - ASAN e-Visa, ~3 working days processing | Apr-Jun, Oct-Nov |
| Bali | ₹42,200 | Visa on arrival - + tourist levy, ~₹3,800/person | Jun-Sep |
| Bhutan | ₹49,000 | Visa-free - No visa needed for Indian passport/voter ID, but a Sustainable Development Fee of ₹1,200/night applies on top - shown here for a typical 2-night stay, scales with trip length | Oct-Nov |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest country to visit from India?
- As of 21 September 2026, the cheapest international round trip from Delhi is Nepal at ₹18,048, from Mumbai it is Thailand (Phuket) at ₹23,047, and from Bengaluru it is Malaysia at ₹21,743. These are the lowest one-week economy fares Google Flights listed for the next six months, so each comes with its own dates, and they cover the flight only.
- What is the cheapest country to fly to from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru?
- From Delhi: Nepal at ₹18,048, Singapore at ₹22,309, Thailand (Bangkok) at ₹26,627. From Mumbai: Thailand (Phuket) at ₹23,047, Nepal at ₹23,896, Singapore at ₹24,528. From Bengaluru: Malaysia at ₹21,743, United Arab Emirates (Dubai) at ₹22,965, Nepal at ₹23,787. Checked 21 September 2026.
- Is Thailand still visa-free for Indians?
- Yes, for tourism for up to 30 days. Since 15 September 2026 the visa-free stay for Indian passport holders is 30 days, down from 60, according to the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi. There is no visa fee.
- Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka in 2026?
- Indian nationals need an ETA, but since 25 May 2026 it is free for 30 days. You apply online before you travel. India is on the official list of countries that get the free ETA.
- Is Malaysia visa-free for Indians in 2027?
- The visa exemption for Indian nationals on social visits runs until 31 December 2026, according to Malaysian Immigration's official pages, which do not promise it beyond that date. Check again before booking a 2027 trip. The official pages do not state the stay limit for Indians (our earlier check found 30 days), so confirm it before you travel.
- How much is the Cambodia e-visa for Indians?
- US$30 for the tourist e-visa. The fee was cut from US$36 on 1 January 2025 according to the official Cambodia e-Visa site, so articles that still quote US$36 are out of date.
- How much is the Vietnam e-visa for Indians?
- US$25 for a single-entry e-visa and US$50 for a multiple-entry one, according to Vietnam's official e-visa portal.
- Why does each country show different travel dates?
- Because each fare is the cheapest one Google Flights found for that route in the next six months. The method is the same for every country, but the cheapest week is different for each route, so the dates differ. Pick your own dates and the fare will usually be higher.
- Do these prices include hotels and food?
- No. They are round-trip flight fares only, plus the entry rule. Hotels, food and local travel are on top and vary far more by travel style than by country.
- Which departure cities are covered?
- Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. We tried Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad but Google's tool did not return fares for them, so they are left out rather than estimated.
How these numbers were collected
Fares. Google Flights Explore, starting from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, round trip, economy, one adult, the "1-week trip in the next 6 months" setting, prices in rupees, on 21 Sep 2026 (IST). Explore lists the lowest fare it finds for each destination in that window, and each fare carries its own dates. So the method is identical for every country, but the dates are not, and a fare for a date you choose will usually be higher. Fares change daily.
Limits. Three departure cities, not every city: Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad were tried and Google's tool returned nothing, so they are left out. Land costs are not included, because they vary more by how you travel than by country. Countries whose entry rules we could not verify are not in the ranking.
Entry rules. Read from the official government page linked in the table, on the date shown. Rules change, sometimes with a few days' notice, so check the linked page before you book. We refresh this page monthly. See the full pricing methodology.
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