MakeMyTrip: the history behind online travel

MakeMyTrip was founded in 2000 by Deep Kalra, initially serving travellers in the United States booking trips to India.

How MakeMyTrip developed

The company entered the Indian domestic market through its website in September 2005 as online travel adoption accelerated. It expanded from flights into hotels, rail, buses, holiday packages and other services and later combined with the Indian operations of rival ibibo Group.

MakeMyTrip in 2026

By 2026, MakeMyTrip operated one of India’s largest online travel platforms across accommodation, transport and holiday bookings.

Its development closely follows the growth of India’s internet economy, where rising online payments, smartphones and low-cost air travel turned travel booking into a major digital consumer category.

Information was checked against public company material, regulatory filings and reputable independent reporting where available, using sources accessible on 18 September 2026.