MakeMyTrip has opened its big year-end travel sale, giving holiday travellers a chance to book flights and hotels early before December prices rise. The second edition of the company’s “Travel Ka Muhurat Sale” went live on 14 November 2026, with deals across flights, hotels, holiday packages and more.
The sale brings together more than 30,000 domestic hotels and homestays, 3,500 international properties, 35 airlines and eight banks, according to the company. The figures are as of 11 November 2026. The aim is simple: help travellers plan their year-end holidays now, when prices are lower and rooms and seats are still easy to find.
What the sale covers
The offers cover almost every part of a trip. Travellers can find deals on flights, hotels, homestays, holiday packages, buses, trains and cabs, as well as tours, attractions, foreign exchange and visa services, all on one platform.
Airline partners include Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo, Air France, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Hotel brands taking part include Taj Hotels, ITC Hotels, The Leela, Lemon Tree Hotels, Royal Orchid Hotels, Club Mahindra, Sterling Holiday Resorts, Wyndham and Sarovar.
The eight banking partners are Axis Bank, DBS Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Punjab National Bank, RBL Bank and YES Bank. Card offers vary by bank, so travellers should check the terms for their own card before they book.
Where travellers can go
The sale covers popular winter destinations in India, including Pondicherry, Coorg, the Andaman Islands, Lakshadweep, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan, the North-east and Goa. International deals cover Japan, Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, the UK and other parts of Europe.
The timing is no accident. December is the peak holiday season, and fares and room rates usually climb as the month gets closer. Booking in mid-November can mean lower prices and more choice. That matters this year, because holiday airfares have already been climbing. US Holiday Airfares Hit 10-Year High as Fares Jump 31% shows how fast prices can rise when demand is high.
Early access and daily deals
Members of MMTBLACK, MakeMyTrip’s loyalty programme, got early access to the sale on 13 November, a day before the public launch. They will also get exclusive Black Friday deals every Friday during the campaign.
All users can chase the daily Lightning Drops, limited-inventory deals that run between 6 pm and 9 pm every day from 14 November. Because the stock in these drops is limited, the best deals can sell out fast.
Members of OneCircle, the company’s rewards programme for hotels and homestays, get extra value on their bookings during the sale as well.
Why booking early helps
Year-end travel often brings price anxiety. Travellers worry that fares will rise and rooms will sell out as December gets closer. A dedicated booking window like this one gives them a chance to lock in plans early and travel with more confidence.
Still, travellers should read the fine print. Discounts differ by bank, route and hotel, and the cheapest fares often apply to limited seats or specific dates. Prices after taxes and fees can differ from the headline fare, so it is worth checking the final price before paying.
For anyone still deciding where to spend the holidays, the sale is a useful starting point. With 35 airlines and tens of thousands of stays in one place, comparing options is easier than searching site by site. The key is to book soon, while the widest choice is still open.
Sources: The Hindu BusinessLine, Rediff Money (PTI), Curly Tales
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