A Comparative Look at Domestic and International Air Travel Costs January 1, 2025 | Srinagar, J&K Traveling to the picturesque Kashmir Valley has become a luxury that rivals or even surpasses international travel. Astonishingly, airfare for routes like Delhi to Srinagar is significantly higher than flights to destinations such as Dubai, revealing a trend that affects not just tourism but the daily lives of residents. Comparative Airfare Analysis On December 31, 2024, a one-way flight from Delhi to Dubai was priced at Rs 10,000 to Rs 13,000, while a flight from Delhi to Srinagar cost an exorbitant Rs 21,623. Similarly, tickets from Mumbai to Srinagar reached Rs 21,843, and Bangalore to Srinagar exceeded Rs 20,000. Table 1: Airfare Comparison (Dec 31, 2024) Route Airfare (INR) Delhi → Dubai 10,000 - 13,000 Delhi → Srinagar 21,623 Mumbai → Srinagar ...