Dehradun, Port Blair, Goa, and Coimbatore emerge as top picks; special sale offers up to 15% off on flights and hotels.
Mumbai, August 8, 2025: As India gears up for an extended Independence Day weekend, ixigo is witnessing a 25–30% year-on-year jump in leisure flight bookings. Popular destinations such as Dehradun, Port Blair, Goa, and Coimbatore are leading the list, with travellers showing a strong preference for short, value-driven getaways.
To cater to this demand, ixigo—India’s leading OTA for the Next Billion Users—has launched its Tricolour Travel Sale, live from August 8 to 12, 2025, offering attractive discounts on flights and hotels to make holiday planning more affordable.
During the sale, travellers can avail Flat 12% off on bookings using coupon code ‘FREEDOM’, with no minimum booking amount required. The offer applies to all payment modes, with maximum savings of ₹1,000. In partnership with ICICI Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, ixigo is also offering up to 15% off (max ₹5,000) on flights and hotels for payments made via their credit cards or credit card EMI.
Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO, ixigo, said: “With August 15th falling on a Friday this year, many travellers are taking an extra day off to enjoy a four-day weekend. We’re seeing a significant spike in bookings, and through our Tricolour Travel Sale, we’re enabling Indians to plan memorable getaways without stretching their budgets. As value-driven travel gains momentum, we’re helping people explore both domestic and international destinations without compromising on comfort or cost.”
Data from ixigo shows that Goa has recorded a 100%+ week-on-week surge in demand, leading to steep airfare hikes from metros such as Delhi and Mumbai. Other scenic spots including Dehradun, Kannur, Udaipur, and Coimbatore have also seen a strong uptick, with fares rising 10–15% year-on-year for the long weekend.
Week-on-Week Fare Increases (August 14–15, 2025 Departures):
Delhi–Goa: ₹13,687 (↑ 100%+)
Mumbai–Goa: ₹12,376 (↑ 100%+)
Delhi–Dehradun: ₹4,907 (↑ 36%)
Mumbai–Kochi: ₹12,770 (↑ 67%)
Delhi–Kochi: ₹12,091 (↑ 49%)
Year-on-Year Fare Increases (August 14 & 17 Departures):
Bengaluru–Coimbatore: ₹6,189 (↑ 25%)
Mumbai–Jaipur: ₹5,400 (↑ 20%)
Mumbai–Jodhpur: ₹6,829 (↑ 19%)
Bengaluru–Jodhpur: ₹10,585 (↑ 18%)
Bengaluru–Udaipur: ₹7,712 (↑ 15%)
With rising fares and limited seat availability, ixigo’s Independence Day promotions are expected to draw strong traction among travellers seeking cost-effective ways to make the most of the long weekend.
About ixigo:
ixigo is India’s leading travel platform catering to the Next Billion Users, helping travellers plan, book, and manage trips across flights, trains, buses, and hotels. Focused on delivering value and convenience, ixigo uses technology-driven solutions to make travel more accessible and affordable for millions of Indians.