Curated Picks|Updated June 2026

Best Travel Credit Cards (June 2026)

Travel cards earn air miles, offer lounge access, and minimize forex costs. The right travel card depends on how often you fly, whether domestic or international, and your preferred airline partners.

How to Choose

Frequent domestic flyers: prioritize lounge access and domestic airline miles
International travelers: check forex markup and Priority Pass access
Occasional travelers: a general rewards card may deliver better overall value
Match airline transfer partners to airlines you actually fly

Top 15 Cards for Travel

AU Zenith+

AU · ₹4,999 annual fee · 100% rewards

ICICI Amazon Pay

ICICI · No annual fee · 100% rewards

AU ixigo

AU · ₹999 annual fee · 50% rewards

ICICI Times Black

ICICI · ₹20,000 annual fee · 40% rewards

HSBC Visa Platinum

HSBC · No annual fee · 25% rewards

HSBC Premier

HSBC · ₹20,000 annual fee · 100% rewards

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI · ₹12,499 annual fee · 100% rewards

HDFC Diners Club Black

HDFC · ₹10,000 annual fee · 30% rewards

HDFC Infinia

HDFC · ₹12,500 annual fee · 30% rewards

#10

ICICI Emeralde

ICICI · ₹12,000 annual fee · 25% rewards

#11

IDFC First Mayura

IDFC First · ₹5,999 annual fee · 25% rewards

#12

Axis Magnus

Axis · ₹12,500 annual fee · 20% rewards

#13

HSBC TravelOne

HSBC · ₹4,999 annual fee · 100% rewards

#14

IDFC First Hello Cashback

IDFC First · ₹1,000 annual fee · 100% rewards

#15

Kotak IndiGo Ka-ching 6E Rewards XL

Kotak · ₹2,500 annual fee · 100% rewards

Frequently Asked Questions

Which credit card is best for air travel in India?

HDFC Infinia and Diners Club Black are top picks for heavy travelers. For mid-range, Axis Atlas and HDFC Regalia offer strong travel value at lower fees.

Do travel cards work for domestic flights?

Yes, most travel cards offer domestic lounge access and reward points redeemable for domestic flights. Check the lounge network and airline partners.