Flights to India — from African airports
Travelers reach India from 3 African airports on 4 catalogued routes, served by Air India, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways. This corridor sits in the business / Indian-African / Lebanese-African corridor. This page aggregates every catalogued route to India — with the airlines, weekly frequency and a link to each route’s fare guide. Fares are quoted in USD.
Routes to India
| Route | Carriers | Frequency | Per-route guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa (ADD) -> Mumbai (BOM) | ET | ~7/wk | guide |
| Nairobi (NBO) -> Mumbai (BOM) | AI, KQ | ~5/wk | guide |
| Johannesburg (JNB) -> Mumbai (BOM) | AI | ~3/wk | guide |
| Johannesburg (JNB) -> Delhi (DEL) | AI | ~3/wk | guide |
Visa & currency
Visa: requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa; some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
Currency: INR. Plan on-the-ground spending in INR; compare airfares in USD.
When to book
Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Business demand keeps fares higher mid-week and around the December holidays. See each per-route guide above for month-by-month fare seasonality.
Departure airports for India
FAQ
Do I need a visa for India? Visa requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa, and some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
What currency is used in India? India uses INR. Plan on-the-ground spending in INR and compare airfares in USD.
How many routes go to India from Africa? Our catalogue lists 4 routes to India from 3 African airports — see the table above.
When are flights to India cheapest? Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Business demand keeps fares higher mid-week and around the December holidays.
Which airlines fly to India? Carriers on routes to India include Air India, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways. See the per-route airlines in the table above.
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