Mauni Amavasya in 2027 falls on Saturday, 6 February 2027, in the middle of the Magh Mela at Prayagraj, which is listed as running from 15 January to 6 March 2027. The city’s airport code is IXD. IndiGo, Akasa Air and Alliance Air are listed there, so check your route early, because bathing days tend to be busy.
Updated November 2026 · HappyFares
Mauni Amavasya is the new-moon day of the Hindu month of Magha, and it is widely described as the biggest bathing day of the Magh Mela. If you are planning to be at the Sangam in 2027, the date and the flight plan both need sorting out early.
When is Mauni Amavasya in 2027?
Mauni Amavasya 2027 falls on Saturday, 6 February 2027. Two separate panchang sites give the same date, and the weekday checks out against the calendar. The Amavasya tithi runs from the evening of 5 February to the evening of 6 February, and the exact clock times differ from city to city, so check a local panchang for your own city if the timing matters to your ritual.
One thing to know: some pages list different dates for the same festival. If a site shows a date in January, compare it against at least two other calendars before you book anything.
How long does the Magh Mela 2027 run?
The Incredible India portal, citing Uttar Pradesh Tourism, lists the Magh Mela 2027 at Prayagraj from 15 January 2027 to 6 March 2027. Makar Sankranti is observed on 14 or 15 January 2027 depending on the panchang (many Indian panchangs give Friday, 15 January), and Mahashivratri falls on Saturday, 6 March 2027, so the mela runs from around the first festival to the second.
The 2027 listing does not name individual bathing days, and the mela administration has the final word on arrangements, entry points and any traffic rules. Look at the official Prayagraj Mela notices closer to the date.
Which airport serves Prayagraj, and who flies there?
Prayagraj Airport has the IATA code IXD and sits in the Bamrauli area of the city. A small aviation detail: IXD is a leftover from the city’s older name, Allahabad, which is why the code does not look like Prayagraj at all.
A published airline list for the airport shows these carriers and routes:
- IndiGo: Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Raipur
- Akasa Air: Mumbai
- Alliance Air: Bilaspur and Delhi
That list is a snapshot and the schedule can change, so use it as a guide to where to look rather than a promise. If your home city is not on it, a one-stop trip through Delhi, Mumbai or another hub with a Prayagraj service is the usual way in.
How should you plan flights around a big bathing day?
Bathing days at a mela put pressure on roads, trains and flights at the same time. A few sensible habits help:
- Book the flight as soon as your dates are firm. Fares on busy festival days usually rise as the date nears.
- Think about arriving a day before 6 February rather than on the morning itself, since getting around a crowded mela area can take longer than planned.
- Keep the return flexible. Crowds and road closures can slow your trip back to the airport, so avoid a tight connection on the same day.
- If you must fly on the peak day, leave extra time to reach IXD.
Fare families matter if your plans might shift. On IndiGo the choices are Saver and Flexi Plus; on Akasa they are Saver and Flexi. A flexible fare usually costs more but gives easier changes, so compare the change rules on your chosen airline before you pay.
What should you carry, and what should you leave at home?
Pilgrims often want to bring home Gangajal and puja items. In cabin baggage, each liquid container may hold no more than 100 ml, and all of them must fit in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre. Larger containers belong in checked baggage, packed so they cannot leak.
Camphor is listed as prohibited in both cabin and checked baggage by at least one Indian airport authority’s security page, so do not pack it for the flight. Check your airline’s list before you travel.
Common Questions
What is the date of Mauni Amavasya in 2027?
Saturday, 6 February 2027. The tithi begins on the evening of 5 February and ends on the evening of 6 February, with exact times depending on your city.
What is the airport code for Prayagraj?
IXD. The airport is in the Bamrauli area, and the code comes from the city’s earlier name, Allahabad.
Which airlines fly to Prayagraj?
A published list shows IndiGo, Akasa Air and Alliance Air. Routes change, so check each airline’s schedule for your dates.
When does the Magh Mela 2027 start and end?
The Incredible India portal lists 15 January 2027 to 6 March 2027. Check the Prayagraj Mela administration for the final arrangements.
Can I carry Gangajal on a flight?
In cabin baggage, only containers of up to 100 ml each, inside one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre. Bigger containers should go in checked baggage, sealed well.
Should I book early for Mauni Amavasya?
Yes, as a general habit. Festival dates tend to be busy, and earlier booking usually gives more choice of times and fares.
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Festival dates, airline schedules and baggage rules can change, so confirm current details with the airline, the airport and the Prayagraj Mela administration before you travel.
