NEW DELHI :With the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup exciting for cricket fans, domestic travel to Ahmedabad, where the crucial India-Pakistan match will be played on October 15, will increase four-fold.
NEW DELHI :With the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup exciting for cricket fans, domestic travel to Ahmedabad, where the crucial India-Pakistan match will be played on October 15, will increase four-fold.
Prices have soared as fans clamber for tickets to watch the two teams clash in India after more than a decade. The last time India and Pakistan played on Indian soil was in January 2013 in Delhi. It was also the last series between the two countries.
Prices have soared as fans clamber for tickets to watch the two teams clash in India after more than a decade. The last time India and Pakistan played on Indian soil was in January 2013 in Delhi. It was also the last series between the two countries.
Ahmedabad’s one-day traffic before the October 15 match increased by 330% around. ₹ 11,300 from Indore compared to the average price of ₹2,600 in the entire month of October, data from travel agencies showed.
Ahmedabad’s one-day traffic before the October 15 match increased by 330% around. ₹ 11,300 from Indore compared to the average price of ₹2,600 in the entire month of October, data from travel agencies showed.
Similarly, Ahmedabad flights from Delhi increased by 250% from regular flights from October onwards. ₹17,500, and flights from Mumbai now cost approx ₹13,000, 225% from the October average price of ₹4,000 on the way.
Similarly, Ahmedabad flights from Delhi increased by 250% from regular flights from October onwards. ₹17,500, and flights from Mumbai now cost approx ₹13,000, 225% from the October average price of ₹4,000 on the way.
A direct flight from Jaipur to Ahmedabad on October 14 takes approx ₹17,000, 170% more than the average October price ₹6,300 on the way.
A direct flight from Jaipur to Ahmedabad on October 14 takes approx ₹17,000, 170% more than the average October price ₹6,300 on the way.
Similarly, prices from Hyderabad and Kochi have increased by 200-230% to approx ₹18,000 is ₹23,000 respectively.
Similarly, prices from Hyderabad and Kochi have increased by 200-230% to approx ₹18,000 is ₹23,000 respectively.
Ahmedabad flights from Kolkata are currently up nearly 130% from regular flights from October to ₹23,000, and those in Chandigarh and Bengaluru have increased by around 80-90% ₹ 13,000 is ₹10,000, respectively, for a one-way ticket.
Ahmedabad flights from Kolkata are currently up nearly 130% from regular flights from October to ₹23,000, and those in Chandigarh and Bengaluru have increased by around 80-90% ₹ 13,000 is ₹10,000, respectively, for a one-way ticket.
“Many cricket fans are going to watch the match between India and Pakistan. There has been a 46% increase in travel and ticket searches throughout the World Cup. Since today’s announcement, overnight hotel charges have increased tenfold,” said EaseMyTrip CEO and co-founder Nishant Pitti.
“Many cricket fans are going to watch the match between India and Pakistan. There has been a 46% increase in travel and ticket searches throughout the World Cup. Since today’s announcement, overnight hotel charges have increased tenfold,” said EaseMyTrip CEO and co-founder Nishant Pitti.
“The luxury hotels paid up ₹50,000 per night. Not only are hotel prices going up, so are airline tickets. “Even if people book three months in advance, the prices for travel to the host city are still expensive,” Pitti said.
“The luxury hotels paid up ₹50,000 per night. Not only are hotel prices going up, so are airline tickets. “Even if people book three months in advance, the prices for travel to the host city are still expensive,” Pitti said.
The most awaited match for Indian fans will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. India, who are two-time world champions, have played Pakistan seven times in the ODI World Cup and won 100% against Pakistan in all seven matches.
The most awaited match for Indian fans will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. India, who are two-time world champions, have played Pakistan seven times in the ODI World Cup and won 100% against Pakistan in all seven matches.
The Cricket World Cup is held every four years. India is expected to host the World Cup 2023 from 5 October to 19 November.
The Cricket World Cup is held every four years. India is expected to host the World Cup 2023 from 5 October to 19 November.
The opening and final matches of the tournament are also scheduled to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The opening and final matches of the tournament are also scheduled to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
“We are seeing more than 100% initial demand fueled by the cricket bonanza in the last quarter of the year. Meanwhile, air travel to top sports destinations like Mumbai and Delhi are witnessing an increase of 30-60% in October-November: Ahmedabad 50-60%, Mumbai 40-50% and Kolkata 30-40%,” said Indiver Rastogi, president and group head, international travel, Thomas Cook (India Travel).
“We are seeing more than 100% initial demand boosted by the cricket bonanza in the last quarter of the year. Meanwhile, air travel to top sports destinations like Mumbai and Delhi are witnessing an increase of 30-60% in October-November: Ahmedabad 50-60%, Mumbai 40-50% and Kolkata 30-40%,” said Indiver Rastogi, president and group head, international travel, Thomas Cook (India Travel).
“The most sought-after routes in other sports hubs like Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dharamshala, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Pune are also seeing a 20-40% increase in prices,” said Rastogi.
“The most sought-after routes in other sports hubs like Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dharamshala, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Pune are also seeing a 20-40% increase in prices,” said Rastogi.
If demand is particularly strong for the India-Pakistan match, there is also a possibility that airlines may deploy more flights to cope with traffic and take advantage of the opportunity.
If demand is particularly strong for the India-Pakistan match, there is also a possibility that airlines may deploy more flights to cope with traffic and take advantage of the opportunity.
“Airlines usually control the number of flights to the host countries and match venues for major events such as the Cricket World Cup. As a result, some airlines may send additional flights or adjust their flights to match the number of passengers on board. Airlines may increase flights or use larger aircraft to meet the demand of fans and participants if there is a need for high traffic and potential profits,” said EaseMyTrip’s Pitti.
“Airlines usually control the number of flights to the host countries and match venues for major events such as the Cricket World Cup. As a result, some airlines may send additional flights or adjust their flights to match the number of passengers on board. Airlines may increase flights or use larger aircraft to meet the demand of fans and participants if there is a need for high traffic and potential profits,” said EaseMyTrip’s Pitti.
