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