Using MakeMyTrip myBiz for Corporate Offsite Group Bookings in 2026
By Arjun Kapoor (Arjun Kapoor tracks error fares, mileage runs and award-chart sweet spots for Indian travellers. He moderates two Telegram fare-alert channels and has booked Europe round-trips at sub-₹25,000 four times in the last 24 months.) · Published · 11 min read
MakeMyTrip myBiz is increasingly the default for SME corporate offsite travel — approval workflows, centralised billing, and GST-compliant invoices all in one place. Here's an honest comparison with booking direct through airline group desks.
TL;DR: Is myBiz actually good for offsite group bookings?
Yes, for most SMEs in India, MakeMyTrip myBiz is the most practical option for team offsite travel of 5–25 people. It handles multi-traveller booking, travel policy enforcement, approval workflows, centralised payment, and GST invoice download in one portal. The main limitation: myBiz routes you through MakeMyTrip's inventory rather than dedicated airline group fares, so for very large groups (20+ pax) or specific routes where airline group desks offer better allocation, going direct to the airline may yield better availability or a lower net fare. For most Q3 offsites with 8–15 employees, though, myBiz wins on convenience.
What actually makes myBiz different from a regular MakeMyTrip booking?
If you've ever tried to book a team trip through the consumer MakeMyTrip app, you know the pain: nine separate bookings, nine separate payments, nine invoices with different GSTINs or missing GSTINs, and a finance manager who wants to quit. myBiz is the corporate layer built on top of that, and it solves most of those problems.
The key features that matter for offsite travel:
- Multi-traveller booking in one flow — you can book all employees on the same flight in a single transaction, not nine separate ones.
- Pre-loaded company GSTIN — every invoice is automatically generated as a B2B invoice with your company's GSTIN, SAC code, and the correct GST breakup. Your accounts team will thank you.
- Travel policy controls — you set fare caps, cabin class rules (economy only, or business allowed above a certain flight duration), and approval requirements. When an employee books within policy, it auto-approves. Outside policy, it routes to a manager.
- Centralised billing — either a corporate credit line or direct debit from a company account, rather than employees paying and claiming reimbursement.
- Consolidated invoice dashboard — download all invoices for a given month or trip in one CSV or PDF batch. Genuinely useful at month-end.
None of this sounds revolutionary, but it's the difference between a finance manager spending two hours reconciling a trip and spending fifteen minutes.
How to set up a corporate offsite booking on myBiz
If your company isn't on myBiz yet, the sign-up takes a day or two — you need to submit your GSTIN, company PAN, and bank details for the credit line or direct debit setup. Approval is usually quick for established companies.
For the actual offsite booking:
- Log in to business.makemytrip.com with your admin account.
- Use the 'Group Booking' or multi-pax flight search — enter all traveller names or upload from an employee roster.
- Apply any travel policy filters (cabin class, fare cap, preferred airlines) before searching.
- Select flights — the platform shows you which options are within policy and flags exceptions.
- Send for approval if required, or auto-book if all options are within policy.
- Payment hits the centralised account or credit line.
- Invoices appear in the 'My Trips' or 'Invoices' section within a few hours of ticketing.
One thing to watch: for a group of 10+ travelling on the same date and route, check if IndiGo or Air India's dedicated group desk offers a different allocation. Sometimes a group fare with seat blocks gives you better availability on a sold-out date — myBiz won't have access to those blocked group seats if the airline is holding them off the GDS.
myBiz vs airline group desk: the real comparison
This is the question finance and admin managers actually wrestle with. Here's the honest breakdown:
| Factor | myBiz (MakeMyTrip) | Airline Group Desk |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum group size | No hard minimum; works for 2+ pax | Typically 10+ pax for group fares |
| Booking process | Self-serve portal, minutes | Phone/email, takes 24–48 hours |
| GST invoice | Automatic, downloadable | Available but requires follow-up |
| Fare type | Published/GDS fares | Negotiated group fares (can be lower) |
| Seat availability on busy routes | Subject to GDS allocation | Group desk may have blocked seats |
| Name change flexibility | Standard OTA rules apply | Group fares often allow 1–2 name changes |
| Multi-airline itinerary | Yes | Single airline only |
My rule of thumb: use myBiz for groups under 15 pax, or when you need a multi-city or multi-airline routing. For 15+ pax all going on the same IndiGo or Air India route, it's worth making one call to the airline group desk to get a quote — the fare difference and name-change flexibility can justify the extra effort. You can always cross-check using FlightGPT's flight search to see what published fares look like before you negotiate.
Getting GST-compliant invoices out of myBiz
This is where myBiz genuinely earns its keep. Every booking made through the portal generates a tax invoice under MakeMyTrip's GSTIN, with your company's GSTIN as the recipient, the SAC code, and the GST breakup clearly shown. The invoice is downloadable within a few hours of ticketing.
For your GST filing, you'll want these invoices to show up in your GSTR-2B. MakeMyTrip Business files their GSTR-1 with the B2B supply details monthly, so by the time you're reconciling for the tax period, your credit should be visible. If it isn't, myBiz has a dedicated B2B support team — unlike the consumer helpline, they're trained to handle invoice corrections and GSTIN queries. Response times are typically 24–48 hours in my experience.
One gotcha: if any employee books a personal fare on their personal MakeMyTrip account and then tries to get a GST invoice reissued to the company, MakeMyTrip's policy may not allow a post-booking GSTIN amendment. Train your team to always book through the myBiz portal, not the consumer app.
What myBiz doesn't do (and alternatives for those gaps)
myBiz isn't perfect. A few gaps I've noticed:
- No access to airline-direct group fare blocks — as noted above, very large groups may find better deals at the airline group desk.
- Limited international routing flexibility — for complex international multi-stop itineraries, a TMC (travel management company) or a B2B travel portal like FlightGPT Partner may offer better options, especially if you need consolidated corporate fares.
- Hotel booking for offsites — myBiz handles hotels but it's a broad OTA inventory. For resort/property block bookings for an offsite, you'll typically negotiate directly with the property or through a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) specialist.
- Expense management integration — myBiz syncs with some accounting tools but not all. Check compatibility with your ERP or expense tool before committing.
For most SME offsites I've seen, myBiz covers 80% of what's needed. The remaining 20% requires a phone call or a specialist — and knowing when you're in that 20% saves you from a headache on the day of travel.
Practical tips before your next offsite booking
A few things I'd tell a friend before they use myBiz for their first offsite:
- Set your travel policy before booking season starts, not during. It takes 30 minutes and saves three arguments about whether business class was approved.
- Book at least 4–6 weeks out for domestic offsites. Last-minute group travel on popular routes (Bengaluru–Goa, Mumbai–Jaipur) gets expensive fast.
- Check if your preferred dates fall on a long weekend or a major conference — prices on some routes can spike sharply.
- For return flights, confirm everyone has the same return date before ticketing. Changing individual return tickets on a group booking can be more painful than you expect.
- Download invoices the same week as travel — don't wait until month-end when your accounts team is already stressed.
Also worth noting: if you're comparing fares as part of your pre-booking research, FlightGPT gives you a quick read on available options without signing in or committing — useful for a sanity check before you lock in through myBiz. You can also browse Yatra's B2B portal as an alternative worth comparing, especially if your company already has a Yatra relationship. And for context on how GST ITC works on these bookings, see our article on claiming ITC on business-class flights.
Frequently asked questions
Can you book group flights for a team offsite through MakeMyTrip myBiz?
Yes. myBiz supports multi-traveller booking in a single transaction, which is the core use case for team offsites. You can book all employees on the same flight with centralised payment and get a single consolidated GST invoice. It works well for groups of 5–25 people on domestic routes; for larger groups, comparing with the airline group desk is worth the extra step.
Does myBiz automatically generate a GST invoice with my company's GSTIN?
Yes, provided you've set up your company GSTIN in the myBiz admin portal. Every booking made through the corporate account generates a B2B tax invoice under MakeMyTrip's GSTIN with your company as the recipient, SAC code 996411, and the GST breakup clearly shown. The invoice is downloadable from the portal within a few hours of ticketing.
Is myBiz cheaper than booking directly with the airline?
Not necessarily. myBiz shows you published fares from MakeMyTrip's GDS inventory, which are typically similar to what you'd find on airline websites or other OTAs. Where airlines have negotiated group fares or blocked seats for large groups (usually 10+ pax), the airline group desk may offer a lower net rate. myBiz's advantage is convenience and GST compliance, not necessarily price.
What is the minimum number of travellers required to use myBiz for group travel?
There's no hard minimum — myBiz works for even two travellers and is genuinely useful from the first multi-employee booking. However, dedicated group fares with special conditions (name change flexibility, seat blocks, negotiated rates) from airlines like IndiGo or Air India typically require at least 10 passengers on the same PNR.
Can I mix IndiGo and Air India flights in a single myBiz booking for a multi-city offsite?
Yes. Unlike airline group desks (which obviously only sell their own flights), myBiz lets you book across multiple carriers. So if your offsite involves flying one group Delhi–Mumbai on IndiGo and another Mumbai–Goa on Air India Express, you can manage it from the same portal with a single centralised invoice download.
How long in advance should I book offsite flights through myBiz?
For domestic routes, booking 4–8 weeks in advance typically gets reasonable fares. Popular leisure-adjacent routes like Bengaluru–Goa or Mumbai–Jaipur can see significant price jumps within 2–3 weeks of travel, especially around long weekends. For international components of an offsite, 6–10 weeks is safer. Use FlightGPT or any fare calendar to gauge the price trend before committing.