India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Thailand, Singapore and Nepal Connected Through Air India Express Power Network Expansion - Travel And Tour World (2025)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Thailand, Singapore and Nepal now enjoy expanded air connectivity through Air India Express’s growing network.

Air India Express has significantly boosted its presence in Goa by officially launching operations from Manohar International Airport (GOX) in North Goa, complementing its long-standing services at Goa International Airport (GOI). With this dual-airport strategy, the airline now operates more than 115 flights weekly from Goa, including 75 from GOI and over 40 from the new GOX hub. This move enhances travel flexibility while offering seamless access to North Goa’s world-famous beaches, nightlife, markets, and cultural experiences.

From April 15, 2025, Air India Express began operating direct flights from North Goa to Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and Indore—strengthening domestic links to the region. The airline now offers twice-daily services to Delhi, daily flights to Bengaluru and Indore, and near-daily flights to Chennai. Hyderabad–North Goa flights will launch on May 3, 2025. Expanding internationally, the carrier will introduce direct services to Kuwait starting May 3 and to Abu Dhabi from May 5, adding global reach to its North Goa network.

To celebrate the milestone, Air India Express and Manohar International Airport hosted an inaugural event. Attendees included Siddhartha Butalia, Chief Marketing Officer of Air India Express; Shashi Chetia, Vice President – Network Planning; and Anand Ramachandran, Deputy CEO of the airport. Key stakeholders from CISF, Customs, and other operational teams were also present. The airline marked the occasion by presenting a commemorative boarding pass to the first passenger of the new service.

Schedule Effective 15 April 2025 (All timings are local)

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Air India Express continues to scale its operations with robust connectivity across India and the Middle East. From Goa, the airline currently operates over 75 weekly flights from Goa International Airport (GOI), offering direct connections to domestic hotspots such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hindon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Surat, along with international services to Dubai. The airline’s “Xpress Holidays” platform complements these routes by providing bundled travel packages that include flights, accommodation, local transport, and curated cultural experiences.

With the launch of services from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, Air India Express became the only Indian airline operating from two airports in the National Capital Region. The carrier now connects Hindon directly to Goa, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Varanasi, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata—establishing a second operational hub in the NCR.

Air India Express has witnessed rapid fleet growth, celebrating the induction of its 100th aircraft, effectively doubling its capacity in two years. Today, it operates more than 500 daily flights, covering 55 destinations across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

From Abu Dhabi:
Air India Express operates 60 weekly flights from Abu Dhabi, directly connecting to nine Indian cities: Bengaluru, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai, North Goa, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tiruchirappalli. Additionally, one-stop itineraries connect Abu Dhabi to 23 more cities across India including Amritsar, Ayodhya, Guwahati, Lucknow, Pune, and others.

From Bengaluru:
With over 460 weekly flights, Bengaluru serves as one of Air India Express’s busiest hubs. The airline connects directly to 31 Indian destinations and two international ones—Abu Dhabi and Dammam. One-stop flights from Bengaluru expand connectivity to six more Indian cities and 14 overseas destinations, including Dubai, Singapore, Jeddah, and Bangkok.

From Chennai:
Air India Express operates 130+ weekly flights from Chennai, offering direct access to 18 Indian cities and four international destinations—Dammam, Kuwait, Muscat, and Singapore. Through one-stop connections, Chennai also links to 17 additional domestic cities and nine international ones including Doha, Sharjah, and Riyadh.

From Delhi:
Delhi is another major hub with 350 weekly flights. The airline connects to 21 domestic and four international cities directly, including Bahrain, Sharjah, and Muscat. Via one-stop itineraries, travelers can access 12 additional Indian cities and nine more international destinations such as Bangkok, Ras Al Khaimah, and Salalah.

From Hyderabad:
Hyderabad sees over 250 weekly Air India Express departures, serving 25 Indian cities and three international destinations—Jeddah, Phuket, and Riyadh. One-stop services offer extended reach to 12 more domestic and 12 international cities including Singapore, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

From Indore:
Air India Express operates 55 weekly flights from Indore to six domestic and one international city (Sharjah). The airline’s network from Indore includes one-stop access to 24 Indian destinations and six global cities including Jeddah, Dammam, and Phuket.

From Kuwait:
The airline runs over 20 weekly flights from Kuwait, directly linking to seven Indian cities such as Chennai, North Goa, and Kannur. Travelers can also reach 14 other Indian cities via one-stop connections.

From South Goa (GOI):
At Goa International Airport, the airline runs 75 weekly flights to eight Indian cities and Dubai. From this base, one-stop connections offer access to 22 Indian destinations and eight international cities, including Singapore, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi.