Hyderabad, June 28 -- Hyderabad has emerged as the costliest Indian destination for UAE travellers this August, with return airfares climbing above Dirham 9,000 (Rs 2,31,244) amid strong summer holiday demand. The sharp contrast in ticket prices means passengers flying to Hyderabad could pay more than six times the fare charged on some flights to Mumbai.

A fare comparison by Khaleej Times found that Hyderabad recorded the highest return airfare at Dh 9,250 (Rs 2,37,667) across major airlines, including Emirates, IndiGo and SpiceJet, for travel between August 1 and 31.

Delhi ranked second with return fares of Dh 9,090 (Rs 2,33,556), followed by Kochi at Dh 7,800 (Rs 2,00,411). Return tickets to Mumbai, meanwhile, started from Dh 1,404 (R...