Planning a short escape around an upcoming long weekend just got more rewarding for Axis Bank credit cardholders. MakeMyTrip and Axis Bank have announced a new collaboration offering exclusive discounts on various travel bookings through March 2027, covering a series of popular holiday periods.
Unlock Savings on Flights, Hotels, and Packages
The joint initiative provides Axis Bank credit card users with instant discounts across a broad spectrum of travel services booked via MakeMyTrip. These include domestic and international flights, hotels, holiday packages, tours, attractions, buses, and cabs.
- Domestic Flights: Cardholders can receive a flat 10% instant discount, capped at ₹1,800.
- Domestic Hotels: Enjoy up to a 15% instant discount, with a maximum saving of ₹5,000.
- Holiday Packages: An additional 5% instant discount is available on holiday packages, over and above existing MakeMyTrip offers, capped at ₹20,000.
- Other Services: Benefits also extend to international flights and hotels, buses, cabs, tours, and attractions.
A dedicated booking window will open ahead of each eligible long weekend, allowing travelers to access these special offers. Full terms, conditions, and minimum booking values will be detailed on the MakeMyTrip app and website prior to each offer's activation.
Key Long Weekends Covered Until March 2027
The partnership aims to provide timely savings for several upcoming long weekends and holiday periods:
- Gandhi Jayanti: October 2-4, 2026
- Dussehra: October 18-20, 2026
- Diwali: November 7-9, 2026
- Christmas: December 25-27, 2026
- New Year: January 1-3, 2027
- Republic Day: January 24-26, 2027
- Holi: March 20-22, 2027
- Good Friday: March 26-28, 2027
Industry Leaders Comment on the Partnership
Vinit Bajaj, Group Head – Acquiring and Cards at Axis Bank, emphasized the bank's focus on enhancing customer value through travel benefits.
"Travel continues to be a key focus area for us, as customers increasingly seek meaningful experiences and greater value from their everyday spends," Bajaj stated. "Through our partnership with MakeMyTrip, we are bringing timely and relevant benefits that make travel planning more rewarding and accessible for our cardholders."
Raj Rishi Singh, Chief Operating Officer – Flights, Corporate, GCC & Marketing at MakeMyTrip, highlighted the strategic timing of the offer.
"Marketing is increasingly building around the right moment, not just the loudest voice," Singh remarked. "This partnership with Axis Bank reflects that shift, showing up with real value exactly when the traveller is deciding, not just when we want to be seen."
This collaboration underscores both companies' commitment to providing enhanced travel experiences and financial incentives for cardholders looking to make the most of their long weekend getaways.