Air India Express Announces Its Largest-Ever Winter Schedule 2026

* The airline to operate about 585 daily flights, including 150 international flights daily

* Expanded network to cover 65 stations and 220 routes including 40+ new routes

* International network to grow from 83 to 100+ routes

Air India Express has announced its Winter Schedule 2026, marking its largest winter network yet and further strengthening connectivity across India and key international destinations. Effective 25 October 2026, the schedule will be rolled out in phases, taking the airline's operations to around 585 daily flights, including approximately 435 domestic and up to 150 international departures. The expanded schedule reinforces the airline's growing presence across its key hubs, supported by an expanding fleet of over 105 aircraft and enhanced capacity across both domestic and international markets. Designed to offer guests greater choice and convenience, the network expansion reflects Air India Express' continued focus on creating meaningful connections between people, places, and cultures.

Commenting on the Winter schedule 2026, Nipun Aggarwal, Chairman, Air India Express said “The scale of our Winter Schedule 2026 reflects both our confidence in India’s growth story and the increasing importance of air connectivity in supporting trade, tourism, and economic development. As a leading value carrier, Air India Express is focused on making travel more accessible, convenient, and comfortable by strengthening connectivity across metros, emerging cities, and underserved markets. Even as the industry navigates elevated fuel costs and broader operating challenges, we remain committed to disciplined, sustainable growth and delivering meaningful value to our guests through a relevant network and the warmth of Indian hospitality.”

In this Winter, the airline will launch more than 40 new routes across domestic and international markets, significantly enhancing network depth and travel flexibility. The scale of Air India Express operations is set to increase from about 3,150 weekly flights in the Summer 2026 schedule to nearly 4,100 weekly flights in the Winter 2026 schedule, while one-stop connectivity will expand from about 1,330 weekly connections to nearly 1,600, enabling more seamless travel across the airline's expansive network. Highlights of the new routes being introduced under the Winter Schedule 2026 include:

INTERNATIONAL ROUTES:

Abu Dhabi – Goa (Mopa): 3x Weekly
Amritsar – Abu Dhabi: 3x Weekly
Bahrain – Thiruvananthapuram: 2x Weekly
Bangkok – Indore: 4x Weekly
Bangkok – Kochi: 4x Weekly
Bangkok – Visakhapatnam: 2x Weekly
Bengaluru – Kathmandu: 7x Weekly
Bhopal – Sharjah: 3x Weekly
Chandigarh – Sharjah: 4x Weekly
Chennai – Singapore: 14x Weekly
Delhi – Riyadh: 4x Weekly
Dubai – Goa (Dabolim): 7x Weekly
Kochi – Kuwait: 3x Weekly
Lucknow – Ras Al Khaimah: 4x Weekly
Lucknow – Riyadh: 3x Weekly
Mangaluru – Kuwait: 3x Weekly
Mangaluru – Ras Al Khaimah: 2x Weekly
Mumbai – Kuwait: 3x Weekly
Phuket – Hyderabad: 4x Weekly
Riyadh – Thiruvananthapuram: 3x Weekly
Sharjah – Surat: 3x Weekly

DOMESTIC ROUTES:

Ahmedabad – Delhi: 7x Weekly
Bengaluru – Coimbatore: 14x Weekly
Bengaluru – Goa (Mopa): 7x Weekly
Bengaluru – Jodhpur: 7x Weekly
Bengaluru – Madurai: 7x Weekly
Bhubaneswar – Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair): 4x Weekly
Bhopal – Navi Mumbai: 3x Weekly
Delhi – Jaipur: 5x Weekly
Delhi – Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair): 7x Weekly
Delhi – Udaipur: 7x Weekly
Hyderabad – Mangaluru: 3x Weekly
Hyderabad – Pune: 7x Weekly
Indore – Navi Mumbai: 4x Weekly
Kolkata – Pune: 2x Weekly
Mumbai – Nagpur: 7x Weekly

About Air India Express

Air India Express is A Tata Enterprise, operating over 500 daily flights that connect 48 domestic and 17 international destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia. The airline has a fleet of over 100 Boeing 737s and Airbus A320 aeroplanes. As India’s most vibrant and inclusive airline, Air India Express embodies the spirit and confidence of India - warm, expressive, and proudly authentic. Encouraging travellers to ‘Xplore More, Xpress More’, the airline transforms flying into an experience that is personal and memorable.

With thoughtfully curated touches - from ‘Gourmair’ hot meals, comfortable seats, and refreshed interiors to exclusive loyalty benefits, Air India Express blends smart technology with heartfelt Indian hospitality.