Oneworld member Qatar Airways brings us today a deal from Milan & Stockholm to India starting at just €1,580. This deal includes 2x 23kg checked luggage but doesn’t include access to the business class lounge. Departures are available from April to February 2025 (Goa from April to June).
These are some of the routes where you can take advantage of this deal:
From Stockholm:
- Kolkata at €1,580 (~SEK 18,452)
- Delhi at €1,652 (~SEK 19,293)
From Milan:
Please note that this is the Light fare, which does not include lounge access and seat reservation. If you wish to have these included, the cost is approximately €100 to €150 extra per direction, depending on the departure location. Departing from Stockholm requires either a segment with Finnair or a longer layover in Doha (minimum 13 hours).
The tickets are cancellable for a fee of US$600 (~€559), while rebooking costs US$315 (~€294) (plus any fare difference).
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Qatar Airways and Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. On Skyscanner check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €40 cheaper:
Depending on the route, the type of aircraft varies. From Milan to Doha, Qatar Airways primarily uses the Airbus A350. From Stockholm, Qatar flies with the Boeing 787. Alternatively, you can choose the connection with the Airbus A330 operated by Finnair.
From Doha to India, Qatar flies with, among others, the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350. It seems that the Doha – Mumbai route is the only route where you can regularly find the QSuite Business Class.
Search & Book
This deal will expire on April 17, 2024. A minimum stay of four days and a maximum stay of two months applies. Departures are available from April to February 2025 (Goa from April to June).
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Qatar Airways’ website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class P. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Milan to Mumbai:
- 16,692 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 12,520 Points on JetBlue TrueBlue
- 12,520 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 10,434 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 6,260 Avios + 360 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 6,260 Avios + 60 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 6,260 Avios + 450 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 6,260 AsiaMiles + 100 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 6,260 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 6,260 Award Miles on Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus
- 6,260 Points on Finnair Plus
- 6,260 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 6,260 Points + 20 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 6,260 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 6,260 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 6,260 Award Miles on Oman Air Sindbad
- 5,842 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
Destination
Information & Tips for India
India is billed as a “subcontinent” not only for geographical reasons. The argument can be made that there is no region on the entire planet as culturally different as India. For example, it is home to as many vegetarians as the rest of the world. But its unique cuisine is just one of reasons to go there – India has a lot to offer. You can finde paradise like beaches in Goa and Kerala. Buzzing metropoles like Delhi and Mumbai invite you as well as and extravagant buildings and palaces like the world famous Taj Mahal. In conclusion, a country as huge as India is full of possibilities.
Visa & Entry
EU citizens need a visa and a passport to enter India. The easiest way is to apply for an eVisa, that will grant you two entries and a stay up to 60 days. It costs around 30€ on the government’s official site. With it, you can enter the country at almost any international airport.
Transport infrastructure
Flag carrier Air India and a bunch of smaller LCCs connect the airports of Delhi and Mumbai to almost any noteworthy city in the country. For a country its size, India has an excellent railway network. This allows for extremely cheap ground transportation. Renting a car is possible, but incredibly dangerous due to poor road conditions and reckless driving habits.
Currency
Official currency is the Indian rupee. €1 buys roughly ₹89.
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