Air India Introduces Direct Delhi-Zurich Flights from June 16

Air India is set to broaden its European footprint with the introduction of direct flights from New Delhi to Zurich starting June 16. The move marks a significant expansion, with Zurich becoming the airline’s seventh European destination to be connected with non-stop services.

Convenient Schedule and Aircraft

The service will operate four times a week aboard a Boeing 787 aircraft featuring a two-class configuration – Economy and Business. Passengers can look forward to flights departing on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, as announced in a press release on Friday.

Meeting Demands of Business and Leisure Travel

This new route caters to the increasing demand for travel between India and Switzerland. With a strong business presence on both sides (over 250 Swiss companies in India and hundreds of Indian companies in Switzerland), coupled with a thriving Indian diaspora of nearly 18,000 in Switzerland, the direct flights offer a welcome solution for business travellers and leisure seekers alike.

Campbell Wilson, CEO and MD of Air India, stated: “These flights cater to a strong demand for business and leisure travel in both directions.”

Enhancing Connectivity with Mainland Europe

Currently, Air India operates 60 weekly flights connecting six cities in mainland Europe – Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Milan, Paris, and Vienna. The addition of Zurich underscores the airline’s commitment to enhancing connectivity between India and Europe.

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Gateway to the Indian Subcontinent and Beyond

The new Delhi-Zurich service is poised to serve travellers not only between Switzerland and India but also those in southern Germany and western Austria.

Passengers will enjoy a seamless travel experience with non-stop options to Delhi and onward connections to Air India’s extensive route network, spanning the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

A Return to Familiar Skies

This marks a significant development for Air India, which previously operated flights to Switzerland before the airline’s takeover by the Tata Group in 2022. The launch of the Delhi-Zurich route signifies Air India’s commitment to strengthening its global reach and offering convenient travel options for its passengers.