How reliable are low-cost domestic flights in India, and how common are delays or schedule changes?

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TL;DR

Indian domestic low-cost flights can depart on time, but delays and schedule changes do happen. Leave extra time for connections and fixed plans, particularly during fog-prone periods such as in Bhubaneswar.

What the community said

Delays are not inevitable: one frequent domestic flyer reported a longest delay of around 40 minutes. However, other travelers have experienced rescheduled flights, so avoid tight connections.

around a 40-minute delay

On the Delhi–Bhubaneswar route, an outbound flight operated on schedule, while the return was delayed by roughly two hours because of fog. Weather disruption affected multiple airlines, not just one carrier.

Delhi–Bhubaneswar; around a 2-hour delay

Traveler experiences vary: some flights leave on time, while others are delayed. During an airline operational disruption, the risk of problems can be higher, so check flight status before heading to the airport.