Air India Express is set to bolster its domestic flight offerings with the launch of six new daily routes, further enhancing connectivity across India. This strategic expansion comes as part of the airline’s commitment to providing more travel options and convenience for passengers.
New Routes and Expanded Services
Starting August 12, 2024, Air India Express will introduce daily flights connecting key cities across the country. These new routes will link Chennai with Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Thiruvananthapuram, while Kolkata will gain new services to Varanasi and Guwahati.
Additionally, the airline will exclusively operate the new Guwahati-Jaipur route, offering passengers a direct connection between these two cities.
Flight Schedule Overview
Here’s the detailed flight schedule for Air India Express’s newly introduced routes, enhancing connectivity between key Indian cities. Each route features daily departures and returns, providing travellers with convenient options for their journeys.
Route | Departure | Arrival |
---|---|---|
Chennai to Bhubaneswar | 07:45 AM | 09:30 AM |
Bhubaneswar to Chennai | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
Chennai to Bagdogra | 12:35 PM | 03:10 PM |
Bagdogra to Chennai | 03:40 PM | 06:15 PM |
Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram | 06:50 PM | 08:20 PM |
Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai | 08:50 PM | 10:20 PM |
Kolkata to Varanasi | 07:40 AM | 09:05 AM |
Varanasi to Kolkata | 09:40 AM | 11:10 AM |
Kolkata to Guwahati | 12:10 PM | 01:25 PM |
Guwahati to Kolkata | 01:55 PM | 04:35 PM |
Expanding Air India Express’s Domestic Footprint
The introduction of these new routes significantly enhances Air India Express’s domestic network, providing passengers with more travel options and seamless connectivity between key cities.
The introduction of these new routes significantly enhances Air India Express’s domestic network, providing passengers with more travel options and seamless connectivity between key cities.
Chennai: With the introduction of these new routes, Air India Express now connects Chennai to 10 domestic destinations, including Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Thiruvananthapuram. On the international front, Chennai is linked to Dammam, Kuwait, and Singapore, as well as 24 additional one-stop destinations, both domestic and international.
Bhubaneswar: The addition of new flights enhances Bhubaneswar’s connectivity to seven major domestic cities, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune. Air India Express also offers 26 one-stop itineraries from Bhubaneswar, providing greater travel flexibility.
Bagdogra: Air India Express now provides direct flights from Bagdogra to five key domestic locations: Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. Additionally, the airline offers access to 26 one-stop destinations from Bagdogra.
Kolkata: As a major hub for Air India Express, Kolkata is now served by 124 weekly flights, connecting passengers to 34 destinations, including 12 direct domestic cities and numerous one-stop options.
Thiruvananthapuram: Air India Express links Thiruvananthapuram with 12 direct flights, covering both domestic and international routes. The city is also connected to 23 one-stop destinations, expanding travel choices for passengers.
Guwahati: The airline has extended its network from Guwahati to eight domestic destinations, with an additional 23 one-stop routes that cater to both domestic and international travellers.
Varanasi: Air India Express offers 42 weekly departures from Varanasi, connecting the city to three domestic destinations and one international route, along with various one-stop travel options.
Jaipur: The airline operates nine direct flights from Jaipur to domestic cities and one international destination, with 24 one-stop connections available to passengers.
Conclusion
Air India Express’s expansion reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthening its domestic network, making travel more accessible for passengers across India. With these new routes, the airline continues to offer diverse travel options, ensuring passengers can reach their destinations with greater convenience.
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