As the most grand festival of Kerala, Onam, Pass Hai, a wave of aerial air fare and festive travel packages from UAE-based airlines and agencies is able to find thousands of migrants and tourists to travel home or detect Kerala at unprecedented prices. With DH189 (, 4,270), this seasonal bounce is re -shaping both passenger trends and Kerala’s tourism economy.
Unprecedented Air Air Food Fuel Onam Travel Serge
Airlines and travel agencies in the UAE have begun an aggressive round of rent deduction to meet the demand for growing journey from Carlite migrants returning home to ONAM.
- Air India Express has unveiled an one -way fare starting with only DH189 () 4,270), which aims to connect UAE migrants from Kerala during the festival.
Air Arabia has also given a discount of celebration,
- DH255 () 5,763) for a one -way ticket from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode
- DH349 () 7,887) For one -way flights from Sharjah to Kochi
- DH399 () 9,017) For Thiruvananthapuram for Sharjah, for traveling on 10 October and 11, 2025
Among travel agencies, Smart Travel Group is leading the pack with a unique onam initiative:
- In celebrations of its 10th anniversary, smart journey is giving a one -way ticket at DH189 (, 4,270) from Dubai to Kozhikode, 30 kg of goods is included in the allowance, especially for traveling on September 4, ONAM’s evening evening
Additional concessional routes are included,
- Dubai to Kochi: DH299 () 6,757)
- Dubai to Kannur: DH310 () 7,006)
- Tickets are being offered on the basis of six smart travel branches in the UAE and the first served through four in Kerala.
- Chairman Afi Ahmed called it a “golden opportunity” for migrants for renovation with families during the festive season.
Other travel agencies are also taking steps:
- Alhind is giving an one -way ticket to Kerala for DH500 (₹ 11,300).
- However, the return journey is high with round trip between August 30 and September 5, priced at around DH1,580 () 35,700).
With the end of the summer holidays in the UAE, the fare deduction occurs on time. Many migrant families, especially without school going children, are taking a chance to return home and expand their onam celebrations.
Add Tour Package Festive Travel Options under DH1,000 () 22,600)
For those who want to combine their Onam celebrations with a migration, travel agencies offering a special tour package under DH1,000 (₹ 22,600).
- Anisha Yatra and Tourism have cured packages for Sri Lanka and Bhutan, which integrates Kerala’s ONAM traditions in travel experience.
These packages include:- Onam Sadhya (traditional grand feast)
- Cultural performance
- Community ceremony
- The goal is to offer an authentic onam festival-even while traveling-in a budget-conscious format.
These price-driven tourists are not only returning to Keralas, but also attracting tourists interested in experiencing India’s cultural diversity.
Widespread impact on Kerala’s tourism and aviation economy
Traveling around Onam Spike is producing a wave effect in Kerala’s tourism ecosystem.A 10-day Harvest Festival Onam, survives the kingdom,
- Pukkalam (floral carpet design)
- Feast, family function
- Cultural programs like boat race and traditional dance
As the migrants returns and tourists come, this boom is giving fuel:
- Hotel and homestay booking increased
- Local transport and guide demand
- Business promoted for eateries and artisan markets
Airlines are taking advantage of this festival window:
- Increase passenger load
- Keep long -term customers loyalty
- Fill seasonal capacity intervals
Joint efforts of airlines and agencies are converting ONAM not only a cultural program but also into a powerful tourist driver.
Long term economic and cultural benefits
Onam Travel Weave is installing a benchmark for the cultural events supported by targeted pricing and smart participation, can promote economic and aviation development.Comprehensive benefits include:
- Revenue growth for airlines, agencies and hospitality providers
- Opportunities for artisans, artists and SMEs to join with comprehensive audiences
- Extended tourism infrastructure to meet rising seasonal demand
The main contributor:
- Air India Express and Headline-Hathiana with air fare Air Arab
- Smart Travel Group and Anisha Yatra and Tourism, Regional Package offered Tuned Package
Together, they are helping to install a scalable model for the festival -led tourism, which equally benefit the migrants, tourists and the economy of Kerala.
