For Indian travellers · May
Best Countries to Visit from India in May
Short-haul beach escapes, visa-friendly long weekends, or longer journeys for May weather windows — here's where Indian passport holders should fly this month.
Last updated June 2026
Short-haul picks from India (under 7 hours)
| Destination | Visa for Indians | Flight time | Budget | Veg food | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Visa on arrival | 5–7 hrs | $$ | easy | Indonesia in May → |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | Visa-free | 2 hrs | $ | easy | Nepal in May → |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | ok | Philippines in May → |
| 🇨🇳 China | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | easy | China in May → |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Visa-free | 4–5 hrs | $$ | easy | Malaysia in May → |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | e-Visa | 4–5 hrs | $$$ | easy | Singapore in May → |
| 🇧🇹 Bhutan | Visa-free | 2–3 hrs | $$ | easy | Bhutan in May → |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | Visa on arrival | 5–6 hrs | $$ | ok | Jordan in May → |
Long-haul picks from India in May
| Destination | Visa for Indians | Flight time | Budget | Veg food | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | Japan in May → |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | South Korea in May → |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | e-Visa | 7 hrs | $$$ | easy | Türkiye in May → |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | Visa-free | 6–7 hrs | $$$ | ok | Georgia in May → |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Visa required | 9 hrs | $$$ | easy | Italy in May → |
| 🇫🇷 France | Visa required | 9 hrs | $$$ | easy | France in May → |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Visa required | 9–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | Spain in May → |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Visa required | 10 hrs | $$$ | ok | Portugal in May → |
Visa-friendly options for Indian passport holders
| Destination | Visa for Indians | Flight time | Budget | Veg food | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | Japan in May → |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Visa on arrival | 5–7 hrs | $$ | easy | Indonesia in May → |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | Visa-free | 2 hrs | $ | easy | Nepal in May → |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | ok | Philippines in May → |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | e-Visa | 8–10 hrs | $$$ | easy | South Korea in May → |
| 🇨🇳 China | e-Visa | 4–7 hrs | $$ | easy | China in May → |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Visa-free | 4–5 hrs | $$ | easy | Malaysia in May → |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | e-Visa | 4–5 hrs | $$$ | easy | Singapore in May → |
Where to avoid in May
FAQs: travelling from India in May
What is the best country to visit from India in May?
Top short-haul picks from India in May are Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, China — all reachable in under 7 hours, with e-visa or visa-on-arrival access for Indian passport holders.
Which countries are visa-free or visa-on-arrival for Indians in May?
Visa-friendly options peaking in May include Japan, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, South Korea.
Where should Indians avoid travelling in May?
Skip India, Cambodia, Laos, Kenya in May — weather, safety or closures make these tough.
What's the cheapest international trip from India in May?
For low total cost in May, look at short-haul Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia) where flights are 3–6 hours and on-ground costs stay low.