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Here you'll find everything about flights to Diwali Festival 2023
What is Diwali?
Diwali also known as Deepawali and Divali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals that is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhist. Diwali is one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, it represents the spiritual 'Victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance'. The festival is a 5 day celebration during the end of October until the beginning of November.
During Diwali many lights and oil lamps are lit across the streets and in houses to get rid of the darkness. The festival is celebrated mainly in India but people all across the world celebrate with family and friends.
When is Diwali?
Diwali usually takes place over a 5 day period during the months of October or November. Diwali 2023 will be taking place on the 12th of November 2023 until the 16th of November 2023.
Diwali Calendar 2023
Diwali festival is spread over 5 days during the months of October - November. The 5 days of celebration include:
DAY 1 - Dhanteras - Sunday 12th November
DAY 2 - Naraka Chaturdasi (Chotti Diwali) - Monday 13th November
DAY 3 - Lakshmi Puja (Diwali Festival) - Tuesday 14th November
DAY 4 - Govardhan Puja - Wednesday 15th November
DAY 5 - Bhai Dooj - Thursday 16th November
Flying to Diwali
Diwali festival is mainly celebrated across India but is also celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhist all over the world. You can fly over to India for Diwali by booking through Alternative Airlines.
Flying from the US
If you're flying from the United States to Diwali in India you can fly directly with Etihad Airways, United, Qatar, Emirates, Air India, Singapore Airlines and more.
Flying from the UK
If your heading to India to celebrate the festival of light from the UK. The best airports to fly from is London Gatwick (LGW) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Airlines that fly to India from the UK include British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Royal Dutch Airways and more.
Please use our search bar above to see all price and airline options, or to explore any departure locations that are not featured here.
Airports in India
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is one the busiest airports in India. It handles over 70 million passengers a year and serves the region of Delhi. The city centre is only a 25 minute car journey or a 20 minute on the metro express from the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
✈ Airlines that fly into Indira Gandhi International Airport: Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air France, Air India, AirAsia X, Emirates, British Airways, American Airlines, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, KLM, Lufthansa, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United, Turkish Airlines and more.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is also one of the busiest airports in India. It's situated in Andheri, 8 km north of downtown Mumbai and serves the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. In 2017, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport was awarded 'Worlds Best Airport' for handling over 40 million passengers annually.
✈ Airlines that fly into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport: Air Arabia, Air India Express, British Airways, EgyptAir, El Al, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Iran Air, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Star Air, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and more.
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is the third busiest airport in India serving over 16 million passengers annually. The airport was named after the founder of Bangalore 'Kempe Gowda'. Kempegowda International Airport is located in Devanahalli, Karnataka and serves the region of Bangalore.
✈ Airlines that fly into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport: Air Arabia, Air India, AirAsia, Alliance Air, American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air, KLM, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Star Air, Thai AirAsia, United Airlines, Vistara and more.
These are just some of the most popular airports in India. The best airport for you to fly into will depend on the city you want to stay in.
FAQs
Where can I book flights Diwali?
You can book flights to Diwali through Alternative Airlines. Simply enter the dates you wish to travel to for Diwali using our search form at the top of the page, along with the number of passengers and cabin class. We recommend that you fly a few days before the festival in case of delays.
When is Diwali 2023?
Diwali 2023 will be on the 12th of November 2023, however the 5 day festival will take place from the 12th November 2023 until the 16th November 2023.
Can I book Diwali flights on finance?
Off course! You can book flights to Diwali on finance from over 600 airlines on site. We know how important this festival is for you, so we have partnered up with many payment plan providers to help you budget your flight to India. Buy Now, Pay Later payment plan providers include Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, Uplift, Zip, Spotii and more.