Ahmedabad flight ticket prices soar by 415% for India vs Pakistan World Cup showdown

For the epic showdown between cricket titans India and Pakistan at the World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad, fans are discovering that their wallets are in for a relentless bouncer. Hotel accommodations seem as elusive as a mischievous leg-spinner. With just 25 days remaining until the monumental clash, flight prices to Ahmedabad have taken off like a tracer bullet, soaring to an astounding 415 percent higher than usual.

For the procrastinators among us, the harsh reality is sinking in. Booking a flight to Ahmedabad today for the World Cup matches means parting with a wallet-wrenching 104 percent to 415 percent more than the original fares of 5,000 - 12,000.

For those astute enough to secure their tickets 25 to 30 days in advance from cities like Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Pune, and beyond, reasonable fares ranging from Rs 5,500 to Rs 12,000 per person for a round trip were on offer. 

“Planning a visit to Ahmedabad during the match days will definitely hit your wallet hard. We’ve heard of a few hotels here charging as much as Rs 80,000 per room per night due to the surging demand. With limited flights available, it’s no surprise that airfares are on the rise,” a local travel operator commented as reported by News 18. Interestingly, this surge in airfares appears to be unique to the India-Pakistan showdown, as other matches, including the opening game, qualifiers, and the final, remain relatively unaffected. Travel operators are now making fervent appeals to airlines to consider adding extra flights to cater to the escalating demand.

“People from around the world, including fans, supporters, sponsors, and journalists, are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying game. Airlines should seriously think about putting more flights into action from October 13-16 to meet this soaring demand, ensuring passengers travelling to and from Ahmedabad benefit,” stressed Anuj Pathak, President of the Travel Agents and Tour Operators Association of Gujarat (TAG).

Hotel businesses are milking money from the opportunity at their doorstep

It's obvious for a traveller to look out for the places when they move out to a new city. And when there is an event that’s as mammoth as India vs Pakistan, everyone wants to latch onto it. Without any further ado, the hotel business around Ahmedabad is doing the same. As the city of Ahmedabad gears up for an influx of cricket enthusiasts, hotels are gearing up to extend a hearty welcome.

“Sponsors, cricket fans, and VIPs have already secured their stay with us, and the enthusiasm is reaching a fever pitch. The four matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup being held in the city are expected to bring a substantial boost to the hospitality sector in Ahmedabad, making for a promising start to the third quarter,” shared Keenan McKenzie, General Manager of ITC Narmada