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Cheapest return fare
AED 1,098
Typical prices: AED 874-AED 1,300
Air India
Fri 31/7Thu 6/8
DEL - DXB • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
AED 599
Typical prices: AED 525-AED 701
SpiceJet
Wed 29/7
DEL - DXB • Direct
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Cheapest • from AED 1,098 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg AED 1,049 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Dubai (DEL-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New Delhi to Dubai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from New Delhi to Dubai

Fri, 31 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
Air India Logo
15:00 - 17:45
DEL
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DXB
4h 15mdirect
Air India Logo
05:35 - 11:05
DXB
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DEL
4h 00mdirect
AED 1,098Air India
Tue, 28 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
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08:35 - 10:55
DEL
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DXB
3h 50mdirect
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11:55 - 17:25
DXB
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DEL
4h 00mdirect
AED 1,102IndiGo
Mon, 7 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
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21:20 - 02:55
DEL
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DXB
7h 05m
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Air India Express Logo
17:00 - 12:15
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DEL
17h 45m
1 stop
AED 1,105Air India Express
Tue, 28 Jul - Thu, 27 Aug
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12:30 - 21:30
DEL
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DXB
10h 30m
1 stop
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06:40 - 20:55
DXB
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DEL
12h 45m
1 stop
AED 1,109Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug
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12:30 - 21:30
DEL
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DXB
10h 30m
1 stop
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06:40 - 20:55
DXB
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DEL
12h 45m
1 stop
AED 1,113Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
Air India Logo
20:45 - 23:00
DEL
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DXB
3h 45mdirect
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00:30 - 06:00
DXB
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DEL
4h 00mdirect
AED 1,116Air India
Sat, 1 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
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19:15 - 03:35
DEL
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DXB
9h 50m
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05:35 - 11:05
DXB
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DEL
4h 00mdirect
AED 1,120Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug
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19:05 - 03:45
DEL
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DXB
10h 10m
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19:30 - 01:00
DXB
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DEL
4h 00mdirect
AED 1,124Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
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19:05 - 03:45
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DXB
10h 10m
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22:25 - 04:00
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DEL
4h 05mdirect
AED 1,127Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
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19:15 - 03:45
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10h 00m
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11:50 - 17:05
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DEL
3h 45mdirect
AED 1,131Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Delhi to Dubai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Delhi to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from New Delhi to Dubai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Delhi to Dubai departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Delhi to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from New Delhi to Dubai, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dubai, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to Dubai is July, where tickets cost AED 889 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,579 and AED 1,535 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New Delhi to Dubai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of AED 1,222, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Delhi to Dubai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Delhi to Dubai, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

AED 599
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from New Delhi to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Delhi to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Delhi to Dubai

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Dubai Airport?

    Yes, there are two onsite hotels at Dubai Airport: Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport and Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel are both situated opposite Terminal 3 and connect to the other terminals via a complimentary shuttle bus that runs 24 hours a day, while Dubai International Hotel is another onsite property specifically for in-transit passengers.

  • What are the parking options at Dubai Airport?

    Car Park A is a Premium option that is about 3 minutes’ walk from Terminal 1, while Car Park B is the economy garage, which is about a 9-minute walk from the terminal. If you’re at Terminal 2, the walk is about 5 minutes from Car Park A and close to 12 minutes for Car Park B.

  • Where can I get foreign currency at Dubai Airport?

    If you need to exchange some cash for local currency after your flight from New Delhi to Dubai, you can make use of the currency exchange counters located airside in terminals 1, 2 and 3 that remain open 24 hours a day for your travel convenience. There are also several ATMs located throughout each terminal if required.

  • What are some shopping choices at Dubai Airport?

    There are few retail clothing stores at Dubai Airport, nevertheless there is still a good variety of options for some retail therapy. Dubai Duty Free (DDF) carries gold watches, jewellery and sunglasses, while Gifts from Dubai takes care of your souvenirs and gifts and Boots is there for any travel aids or last minute items.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Delhi to Dubai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Delhi to Dubai was AED 599 for a one-way ticket and AED 1,098 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Delhi to Dubai?

    New Delhi and Dubai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave New Delhi from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl and will be arriving at Dubai Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Delhi to Dubai?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Delhi to Dubai flight route: Emirates, flydubai, SWISS, Air Canada, American Airlines, and Lufthansa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Delhi to Dubai?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Delhi to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Delhi to Dubai?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Delhi and Dubai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Delhi to Dubai?

    There are direct flights from New Delhi to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Delhi to Dubai, Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Delhi to Dubai are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of AED 1,550 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,244 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Delhi to Dubai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Delhi to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Delhi to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from New Delhi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Delhi to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to New Delhi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Delhi to Dubai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dubai from New Delhi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Delhi to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 664 or less one-way and AED 1,136 or less round-trip.
  • Emirates (the national airline) and flydubai (the low-cost carrier) are the two airlines that employ Dubai International Airport (DXB), or Dubai Airport, as their hub of operations and if you’re planning a flight from New Delhi to Dubai, both airlines provide direct service from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), aka New Delhi Airport.
  • While you’re waiting for your flight from New Delhi to Dubai, you can browse some of the artwork on display at the International Terminal 3, such as the bronze sculpture “Statue of the Sun God” or you can reflect on the “Surya Namaskara Asanas” sculpture and the “Hand Mudras”, which adorn the wall of the Main Hall of the terminal.
  • If you prefer, there are various lounges around New Delhi Airport where you can relax before your flight. Plaza Premium operates multiples lounges at Terminal 3 for both domestic and international clients or you can spend some time at the O2 Spa, enjoy a body massage and salon service and arrive in Dubai refreshed.
  • In-transit passengers at New Delhi Airport can catch a few winks at Snooze At My Place (SAMS), which offers sleep pods at Terminal 3 designed for quick naps between flights. The pods come equipped with a full-length bed, work desk, flat screen television with DVD player, mini bar and charging ports for all your electronic devices.
  • Visitors and passengers at New Delhi who smoke should know that there are four designated smoking rooms at New Delhi Airport: on the first floor of Terminal 1D, airside, near the retail area of Terminal 2 and two in Terminal 3 near the pier areas of the domestic hall and the international hall.

Prefer to fly direct from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Dubai Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Dubai Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +2 more

Air India,Emirates, +3 more

Tuesday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +1 more

Air India,Emirates, +2 more

Wednesday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +2 more

Air India,Emirates, +3 more

Thursday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +2 more

Air India,Emirates, +3 more

Friday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +1 more

Air India,Emirates, +2 more

Saturday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +2 more

Air India,Emirates, +3 more

Sunday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +2 more

Air India,Emirates, +3 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +1 more

Air India,Emirates, +2 more

Tuesday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +2 more

Air India,Emirates, +3 more

Wednesday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +2 more

Air India,Emirates, +3 more

Thursday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +1 more

Air India,Emirates, +2 more

Friday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +2 more

Air India,Emirates, +3 more

Saturday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +2 more

Air India,Emirates, +3 more

Sunday

Air India,Emirates,IndiGo, +2 more

Air India,Emirates, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from New Delhi to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Delhi to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Delhi to Dubai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3629 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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Old flight not worth in economy. Even food was terrible

6.0 GoodArun, Jun 2026
TRV - DXB
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Old flight not worth in economy. Even food was terrible

It took almost 4 hours to collect the luggage from the belt in Lagos. Really pathetic. Flight attendents from Dubai to Lagos were very busy and were not responding at all.

Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

On the DXB to IAD flight, missed the snack between the meals again...

Checkin and boarding staff at Delhi Airport is not cooperative with passengers Their behavior very humiliating . They don’t allow Lap top bag and Ladies’ purse/vanity bag which most of the airlines allow besides cabin baggage and check in baggages. They try to charge extra payment on the pretext of small variations which normally other Airlines staff don’t do. Airline staff should be courteous & cooperative but check in staff of Emirates Airline at Delhi was not so at all.

Overall good but one thing I didn’t understand is why they didn’t allow me to pick my own seat.

I booked the air tickets through Kayak for traveling to India. I wasn't sure how to tackle the ticket booking process but it was so much easy with the Kayak , Surprisingly I even found the Indian branch of Kayak which I used for the domestic travel. All in all , it's most convenient site to use here as well as abroad. I will definitely use Kayak for my future travels.

They transfer passengers by bus in dubai don't put the plane on gate, thats not good very hectic and so many security checks. I Prefer direct flight to usa in future. Checking in crew in india need training. Send us separate email, clerarly mentioning about carry on changes when traveling from india to usa. Or It shd be same as going from usa to india.

From Chennai to abu dabhi Abudabhi to Chicago Both flights are good , good service too

Air hostesses were great. Food was good. Flat bed is not that flat or comfortable.

Seats were very comfortable and the staff too was very friendly.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

In my opinion, Etihad Airways is a first rate airline except for one important element. On the day before my return flights, when I chose my seats on the Etihad website I was charged an additional $55 (US) in order to sit on the aisle. I was not at all happy about this additional "hidden" charge and I felt cheated.

Good leg room and I picked the seat in last 24 hours. Food was tasty with 2 full meals and first one smaller. The crew as expected courteous and on their toes serving extra water and items in between.

Nothing was good everthing was hopeless especially your staff at indira gandhi international airport india.Everthing has deteoriated

Flight was short but turbulent giving uneasy feeling :( ; although views were mesmerising ;)

Flight boarding experience with journey was smooth; can describe it as a less to minimal turbulent flight!

I paid 675£ for LHR-BOM-BKK (return flight). They charged so much money but provide very less food/drinks as compared to another airlines. Never ever fly with Indigo.

As budget airline everything was good. Except that - boarding process can be more organised. Then if entertainment systems are not operational. Its better to keep them switch off.

Foreign nationals are not permitted to check in online in advance. We can only check in at the airport, so choice of seat was limited. I was stuck in a very uncomfortable location. I would expect a meal included in a flight of this duration. The food options to buy are very basic. IngiGo are a very good domestic carrier, but if they are serious about operating more international, longer haul flights, they need to improve this service to match every other airline I know.

Worst. Did not feel like it's an international flight.

The entire experience leave an impression that there are scopes for improvements in all spheres. Seems the airline has expanded beyond their capacity to manage.

Already mentioned the didorerly check in process. The crew were not aware that I pre-booked for snacks and paid for. They said I have to pay for snacks and drinks, when I showed the crew my boarding pass they said that the system was not updated with this information. Very strange excuse..

Cleanliness os Seats and surrounding areas. On time Departure and Arrival. No1 Budget Airline in India

Check in is a mess. Be ready for a traumatic experience from the unsupportive and rude check in staffs and duty managers at Calicut airport. It’s a chaos and the lines are mostly first in last out, as they don’t care of the passenger well being or the waiting time. They are just concerned of checking in before the boarding call. Personal experience is of standing 2 hours straight just for check in. Flight is ok, food preordered are all the instant ones with hot water mix, which tastes pathetic. Overall, will never take another indigo flight to fly out of india.

I appreciated a meal on the shorter flight. It was slightly delayed with no announcement but I was able to determine what was happening.

Really old air craft, broken seats and tray tables. Entertainment screens don’t work. Charging ports didn’t work.

seats were not comfortable, entertainment was not working and food could be much better, given the airline calls itself full service and india's flag carrier.

Terrible airline... Originally, the flight was canceled and didn't receive a notification, had to learn from their twitter account... Rebooking was a huge pain... Every other airline like American and United did eventually fly a day later... The flight had a layover, no other airline needed one... India is such a weak nation globally, this airline has no leverage to negotiate good airspace... Flight left late, again no notifications as to why at the airport. On the plane, wifi is spotty, chargers don't work... The only saving grace used to be good food. Even that has gone down the drain. Just the worst!

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Flight has no entertainment. Crew doesn't care atall. Horrible service and never going to take Air india and will spread their Horrible service.

Very bad experience luggage never made to destination no help form airlines staff aircraft was old crappy forts staff service bad airlines staff

The boarding experience was very organized and easy to follow. The flight was pleasant and the food provided was also very good. Both Delhi and Mumbai airport have metro connections which make getting around much easier.

Undisputed leader in sky for Indians. Very good crew right from ground to mid sky. Very sumptuous meals twice

I reached the check in counter 1 hour before take off and was denied boarding because the luggage could no longer be transferred to the flight. I was aback when throughout the world(including India) for a domestic flight, you need to report 1 hour before boarding. Then on top of that i was made to buy a brand new ticket. I had paid $350 for a business ticket between delhi and mumbai and then was made to buy another economy ticket for $100, No concessions/discounts were made for the airline's own inefficiency! The reservation counter was also extremely rude and unapologetic about making me pay a second time. For such a mediocre airline, there seems to be zero focus on providing good service to their customers and providing a pleasant experience.

I will never ever fly in SpiceJet again. 1. I paid for my additional baggage weight before coming to airport and I have the receipt from Amex card. But the staff couldn’t find it so I ended up in paying again. 2. Online registration doesn’t work with international phone number so I don’t know where the issue was with my check in 3. Who weighs a backpack and a hand luggage for 7kg? With just a laptop, charger, empty carry on luggage might become 7kg. Felt like the staff was hired to just target money collection. 4. While boarding the flight, the staff on the ground was rude while I searched for my boarding pass. 5. The landing was so bumpy. 6. Longest shuttle from spice jet landing to the airport. Bags came in even later.

The flight was delayed by 3 hours, took off at 11.30 pm, instead of 8.25 pm. No refreshments were given to passengers. Despite long wait.....pathetic.....

The flight didn't even take off and cancelled in a royal manner. Hopeless airlines.

The flight got multiple changes of timings and ultimately I had to cancel it.

I have been an NRI living abroad for the last 35 years, but I had one of my worst experiences recently at the Dharbhanga airport, especially with the ground staff. Their behavior was very rude; one of the staff members almost abused me and charged me extra for my laptop and cable that I was carrying from Dharbhanga to Delhi, where I had an international flight. Despite being careful with the weight limits, the ground staff treated me very poorly, making it one of the worst flying experiences of my life.

Staff could have been helpful when traveling with kids and seniors. Not at all professional staff, just some janitors who do not understand hospitality. The food was horrible; the tomatoes tasted foul. The flight was small and the legroom was not good.

IGI T-1 terminal is under renovation. So, the boarding and check in process took extremely long, due to reduced number of kiosks. Further, the flight was delayed by 1 hour 15 mins. The same was not being properly informed to the passengers because of which a feeling of slight chaos was evident amongst the passengers. All this further increased the discomfort, which was already in the menu due to the ATR aircraft. Lastly, the Spicescreen website wasn't working properly due to pathetic interface and poor wifi connectivity, which otherwise could have been a pass-time during the flight. Such issues were not expected from Spicejet and need to be taken care and handled in a better manner in future.

Cabin crew was really nice, especially the head air hostess.

Flight didn’t take off after boarding for almost 4 hours. Later it was cancelled and passengers were deplaned. It was reinstated after several hours. Spent entire day at the airport

There were a myriad of problems many of which I posted on SpiceJet tweeter handle: * mobile boarding pass printed without qr/ bar code - tweeted airline support team for 2 days, no response. * unregistered my QR frequent flyer to the online check-in, information was not reflective anywhere- now the miles are missing. * return flight had 2 consecutive delays, electronic message prompts stated it as technical delay. No staff engagement at boarding gate, no announcements at airport. * the boarding gate podium remained unattended for most parts - no one to inquire or assure - very disappointing * I tweeted airline handle again and received a response this time - their marketing line, "no one plans on a delay..." some of us tra eling professionals do know that. * requested engagement and assurance from staff at boarding gate as flight was behind 2hrs30mins. No food, water, conversation, customer service was on offer even as a gesture. * finally a snack pack arrived - again extremely scrambled an approach during distribution - no announcements were made to keep people from congregating around the boarding podium amid covid times. * I objected and was told we haven't invited anyone bit failed to understand the argument that nothing is being communicated from the airline, ergo the confusion and the bottle beck * even if SpiceJet eventually embraced a gesture to retain goodwill the execution literally soiled the intent. * the aircraft for 8254 DEL/KOL was perhaps sat in the hangar for ages; filthy, loosened spares, accessories, fittings, the screen frames hanging loose, the chair recline buttons missing, the overhead luggage bins cracked, separation panel hanging lose - unsure how safe was it to fly the plane and was certainly happy the cockpit crew concluded a safe landing. Not impressed with SpiceJet overall ownership and customer experience skills at all. If there is a negative score below POOR, that's what they deserve. Customers cannot be expected to read operator mind or intentions, it's the execution that counts and Spicejet were certainly rookies last eve.

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