Air India Express is celebrating India’s 79th Independence Anniversary with an incredible Freedom Sale, offering huge discounts on both domestic and international flights. This exciting sale covers 5 million seats, so there are plenty of opportunities to score affordable tickets for travel from the UAE to India and other destinations.
Bookings are open until August 15, 2025. You can book through Air India Express’ website, mobile app, or any other major booking channels.

For this Freedom Sale, the airline is offering affordable fares for both domestic and international flights:
- INR 1,279 (around AED 53.5) for tickets within country
- INR 4,279 (around AED 179) when travelling abroad
The travel period for this sale is from August 19, 2025, to March 31, 2026. That includes popular travel times like Onam, Durga Puja, Deepawali, and Christmas — ideal for those planning a holiday trip.

Air India Express is also offering exclusive fares and benefits for students, senior citizens, and armed forces personnel and their families. So, if you’re in any of these groups, you can enjoy even better deals!
If you prefer a little extra baggage allowance, check out the Xpress Value fares starting from:
- Domestic: INR 1,379
- International: INR 4,479
This option includes standard check-in baggage, so you can pack all you need without worry.

Air India Express connects the UAE to 38 domestic and 17 international destinations, with a fleet of 116 aircraft operating over 500 daily flights. If you’re planning to travel between the UAE and India, this sale is the perfect opportunity to book your tickets at a great price.
If you’re traveling soon, you might be interested to know that Indian passport holders are gaining more global access! According to the Henley Passport Index, India ranks higher and moved up to 77th place in 2025. Check our full guide to all 59 visa-free destinations for Indian nationals here.