Airfares to Ahmedabad have surged by up to 246% as fans rush to watch the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand national cricket team. Airlines including Akasa Air, IndiGo and Air India added special flights, but strong demand continues to push ticket prices higher.

Airfares to Ahmedabad have skyrocketed, with many routes recording a jump of more than 150% to 200% as India prepares to face New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final. The surge is being witnessed while multiple airlines have announced special flights to Ahmedabad as fans scramble to reach the Narendra Modi Stadium for the title clash on Sunday.

Semifinal Victory Triggers Stampede for Bookings

The surge follows India's high-scoring semifinal victory over England, which triggered an immediate spike in travel bookings from major metros across the country. The demand jumped so rapidly that domestic airlines including Akasa Air announced an additional flight between Mumbai and Ahmedabad whereas Air India Express announced special flights from Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Travelers who waited until the final matchup was confirmed are facing steep dynamic pricing on all major domestic carriers.

The tickets on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, which are usually priced at Rs2,500, have surged by as high as 246% as Akasa Air’s flight fare increased to Rs8,666. Similarly, the fare offered by Air India was Rs8,319, IndiGo’s tickets were priced at Rs8,108 and SpiceJet’s tickets were priced at Rs7,677. Akasa Air’s special flight, which saw pricing of Rs8,300 on Friday evening, came down to Rs7,121 on Saturday evening.