ixigo Sees Surge in Flight Bookings for Independence Day Weekend; Launches Tricolour Travel Sale with Discounts on Flights & Hotels

• Flight Bookings Rise 30% for August 15 Getaways; Dehradun, Port Blair, Goa, and Coimbatore among top picks
• Tricolour Sale offers Flat 12% off on flights and hotels with no minimum booking amount, valid on all payment modes
• Up to 15% off with ICICI Bank & AU Bank Credit Cards or Credit Card EMI

Mumbai, 8^th August 2025: As Indians gear up for an extended Independence Day weekend, ixigo is witnessing a 25–30% year-on-year increase in flight bookings for leisure travel. Destinations like Dehradun, Port Blair, Goa, and Coimbatore have emerged as top choices, reflecting a growing preference for short, value-driven getaways during the national holiday break.

Tapping into this travel momentum, ixigo, India’s leading OTA for the Next Billion Users, has launched its Tricolour Travel Sale, LIVE from 8th to 12th August 2025 ,offering attractive discounts on flights and hotels to make holiday planning more affordable.

As part of the Tricolour Travel Sale, travellers can get a Flat 12% off on flight and hotel bookings on ixigo using the coupon code ‘FREEDOM’, with no minimum booking amount required. This offer is valid across all payment modes, with savings of up to Rs.1,000. Additionally, ixigo has teamed up with ICICI Bank and AU Small Finance Bank to offer up to 15% off (max discount Rs. 5,000) on flights and hotels when you pay via their Credit Cards or Credit Card EMI.

Aloke Bajpai, Group CEO, ixigo, said, “With August 15th falling on a Friday this year, many travellers are opting to take a day off on Thursday to make the most of a four-day weekend. We’re seeing that reflected in a significant uptick in flight bookings. Through our Tricolour Travel Sale, we’re making it easier for Indians to plan their perfect getaway without stretching their budgets. As value-driven travel becomes a growing preference, we’re enabling more people to explore both domestic and international destinations, without having to compromise on comfort or cost.”

Goa, in particular, has seen a sharp spike in demand for beach getaways, leading to a 100%+ week-on-week increase in airfares from metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Other scenic hotspots including Dehradun, Kannur, Udaipur, and Coimbatore are also witnessing strong momentum, with average fares rising 10–15% year-on-year for the long weekend.

Airfares Data for 15th August Long weekend- Week-on-Week

 Airfares Data  for 15th August Long weekend- Year-on-Year