With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup going on, cricket fans are super excited right now. While many are enjoying the matches on TV, some fans are also travelling to feel the real stadium energy, and this has increased Kolkala flight searches. To understand this travel trend during the T20 World Cup matches, Skyscanner shared some interesting travel data. Want to know more? Scroll down!
How ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Influenced Kolkata Searches?
According to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2025 Report, a new trend people are following is called the rise of “Sport Mode” travel. Cricket fans are really feeling the excitement of the tournament. India was feeling confident after a big 72-run win against Zimbabwe on February 26. That win gave the team a nice boost as the tournament moved ahead. Everyone was looking forward to the Super 8 match against the West Indies on March 1 because it was an important step toward the semi-finals and final. And yes, the excitement doubled as India won and moved into the semi-finals, great news for fans!
Meanwhile, fans showed their love for cricket in a fun way. Many didn’t just watch matches on TV, they packed their bags and travelled to match cities to feel the stadium energy live. Honestly, the World Cup fever was on another level. Skyscanner data clearly showed this trend. On February 22, flight searches for Kolkata on March 1 hit their highest level ever. Fans were checking or booking flights before the India vs West Indies match in the city. This search volume was higher than any other searches for Kolkata in both 2025 and 2026.
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Increase in Last-Minute Travel
This trend shows how cricket excitement is influencing travel choices. Fans are making last-minute travel plans just to experience the match atmosphere in person. More people are turning big sports events into quick, fun trips. This change shows how travel habits in India are evolving.
In this “Sport Mode” trend, big sports moments are encouraging spontaneous travel plans. People are now choosing experiences over long planning. They are ready to book quick trips whenever big matches happen, just to be part of the live action and celebrate the game together.
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FAQs
Did India win against West Indies in Icc Men's T20 World Cup?
Yes, India won against West Indies in Kolkata.
What increased Kolkata flight bookings?
Kolkata saw the highest ever flight bookings due to the ICC Men's World Cup India vs West Indies match.
What is Sport Mode travel?
To watch India play live, people are now travelling to experience stadium energy.