BENGALURU- Air India Express (IX), India’s fastest-growing low-cost carrier, is expanding its domestic network with the launch of flights to three new destinations — Ahmedabad (AMD), Chandigarh (IXC), and Dehradun (DED) — from its key hub at Bengaluru (BLR).
Starting September 1, 2025, these new services will offer enhanced connectivity for both business and leisure travellers.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalAir India Express New Destinations
In the initial phase, the Tata Group-owned airline will operate twice-daily flights on the Ahmedabad–Bengaluru and Chandigarh–Bengaluru routes, and daily flights on the Dehradun–Bengaluru route.
Fares start at ₹4,100 one way, available through Air India Express’s website, mobile app, and major booking platforms.
The network addition marks a strategic move by Air India Express to strengthen its metro-to-emerging city connections. With a current fleet of 116 aircraft, including Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s, the airline continues to grow its domestic footprint while maintaining competitive fares and passenger comfort.
From September 1, 2025, the flight schedule will be as follows (all times local):
- Ahmedabad (AMD) – Bengaluru (BLR): Departures at 11:00 and 23:00, arriving at 13:25 and 01:30 respectively. Return flights depart at 07:55 and 19:55, arriving at 10:30 and 22:30. Second daily service from September 16, 2025.
- Chandigarh (IXC) – Bengaluru (BLR): Departures at 16:40 and 23:25, arriving at 19:40 and 02:25. Return flights depart at 13:15 and 20:00, arriving at 16:10 and 22:55.
- Dehradun (DED) – Bengaluru (BLR): Daily departures at 16:30, arriving at 19:30. Return flights depart at 12:50, arriving at 16:00.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalAir India Express – New Routes from Bengaluru (BLR)
Effective September 1 & 15, 2025
All timings are local
| Ahmedabad (AMD) → Bengaluru (BLR) | 11:00, 23:00 | 13:25, 01:30 | 2x daily* | Sept 1, 2025 | *Second daily service from Sept 16, 2025 |
| Bengaluru (BLR) → Ahmedabad (AMD) | 07:55, 19:55 | 10:30, 22:30 | 2x daily* | Sept 1, 2025 | *Second daily service from Sept 16, 2025 |
| Chandigarh (IXC) → Bengaluru (BLR) | 16:40, 23:25 | 19:40, 02:25 | 2x daily | Sept 1, 2025 | — |
| Bengaluru (BLR) → Chandigarh (IXC) | 13:15, 20:00 | 16:10, 22:55 | 2x daily | Sept 1, 2025 | — |
| Dehradun (DED) → Bengaluru (BLR) | 16:30 | 19:30 | Daily | Sept 15, 2025 | — |
| Bengaluru (BLR) → Dehradun (DED) | 12:50 | 16:00 | Daily | Sept 15, 2025 | — |
Air India Express – Current Bengaluru (BLR) Network As of 2025
| Domestic – Direct | Ahmedabad (AMD), Amritsar (ATQ), Ayodhya (AYJ), Bagdogra (IXB), Bhubaneswar (BBI), Chandigarh (IXC), Dehradun (DED), Delhi (DEL), Goa (GOI), Guwahati (GAU), Gwalior (GWL), Hindon (QAH), Hyderabad (HYD), Indore (IDR), Jaipur (JAI), Jammu (IXJ), Kannur (CNN), Kochi (COK), Kolkata (CCU), Kozhikode (CCJ), Lucknow (LKO), Mangaluru (IXE), North Goa (GOX), Patna (PAT), Pune (PNQ), Ranchi (IXR), Srinagar (SXR), Sri Vijaya Puram/Port Blair (IXZ), Surat (STV), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), Varanasi (VNS), Vijayawada (VGA), Visakhapatnam (VTZ) | 405+ weekly flights |
| Domestic – One-stop | Agartala (IXA), Dibrugarh (DIB), Dimapur (DMU), Imphal (IMF), Mumbai (BOM) | Via hub connection |
| International – Direct | Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dammam (DMM), Kathmandu (KTM) | Multiple weekly |
| International – One-stop | Al Ain (AAN), Bahrain (BAH), Bangkok (BKK), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), Jeddah (JED), Kuwait (KWI), Muscat (MCT), Phuket (HKT), Ras al Khaimah (RKT), Riyadh (RUH), Salalah (SLL), Sharjah (SHJ), Singapore (SIN) | Via hub connection |
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalStrengthening the Bengaluru Hub
Bengaluru (BLR) is one of Air India Express’s largest operational bases, with over 405 weekly flights connecting to 34 domestic and three international destinations, including Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dammam (DMM), and Kathmandu (KTM).
The hub also provides one-stop connections to five domestic cities and 14 international destinations such as Dubai (DXB), Singapore (SIN), and Muscat (MCT).
The introduction of Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Dehradun flights offers direct access to key markets:
- Ahmedabad (AMD) – A major economic and cultural hub in Gujarat.
- Chandigarh (IXC) – Known for its planned architecture and proximity to Punjab and Haryana.
- Dehradun (DED) – Gateway to Uttarakhand’s scenic and spiritual destinations.
Photo: Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalBottom Line
Air India Express positions itself as a value-driven airline with a focus on passenger comfort. Travellers can enjoy hot ‘Gourmair’ meals, comfortable seating, and flexible fare options. The airline also operates ‘Xpress Holidays’, a platform for curated travel packages covering flights, hotels, and activities.
Every aircraft in the fleet features a unique livery under the Tales of India initiative, celebrating India’s cultural heritage. These designs draw from regional art forms such as Gujarat’s Bandhani, Punjab’s Phulkari, and Uttarakhand’s sacred Aipan motifs.
A Tata Group enterprise and a subsidiary of Air India (AI), Air India Express operates over 500 daily flights to 41 domestic and 17 international airports. Its growing fleet of 116 aircraft — 76 Boeing 737s and 40 Airbus A320s — enables the airline to continue expanding its network while offering competitive fares and a warm, distinctly Indian travel experience.
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