Coldplay fans attending the concerts at the Narendra Modi Stadium on the 25th and 26th of January in Ahmedabad are facing steep travel and accommodation costs, with airfares skyrocketing up to 252% above normal. Roundtrip flights from Bengaluru cost ₹43,000, while tickets from Kochi and Hyderabad are priced at ₹27,500 and ₹27,000, respectively. Short-haul routes like Mumbai and Pune are priced at ₹17,400 and ₹21,269, with Delhi fares standing at ₹22,270 for those dates.

Hotels, too, are capitalising on the surge, with prices climbing sharply. Travel agents attribute the hike to the extraordinary demand for the concert, alongside January’s peak season for weddings and business travel. Experts compare the surge to what was observed during the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023.

The British band, performing as part of their Music of the Spheres Tour, promises fans an unforgettable experience. However, many are questioning if the costs make it worth the splurge!