The new Air India Khajuraho flight links Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi on a daily circuit from 25 October 2026. The plan appeared in Air India’s press release in March, and it is now live for the winter season. So travellers can plan temple and ghat trips without a long detour.
Quick answer
- Start date: 25 October 2026, running daily.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: AI2568 flies Delhi, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Delhi.
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: AI2567 flies Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Delhi.
- Both leave Delhi at 13:25 and land back at 18:30.
- Book on airindia.com, the Air India app or through travel agents.
Air India Khajuraho flight timings
The route works as a triangle, and the order of stops changes by day. All times below are local, as listed by the airline.
| Flight | Sector | Departs | Arrives | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI2568 | Delhi to Khajuraho | 13:25 | 14:40 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| AI2568 | Khajuraho to Varanasi | 15:30 | 16:15 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| AI2568 | Varanasi to Delhi | 17:05 | 18:30 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| AI2567 | Delhi to Varanasi | 13:25 | 14:50 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| AI2567 | Varanasi to Khajuraho | 15:40 | 16:25 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| AI2567 | Khajuraho to Delhi | 17:15 | 18:30 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
Other winter additions
Air India also added a non-stop Mumbai to Jaisalmer flight, which runs daily this season. AI2563 leaves Mumbai at 10:00 and lands at 11:40. The return, AI2564, leaves Jaisalmer at 12:50 and reaches Mumbai at 14:30.
Meanwhile, Delhi to Gaya gets a second daily frequency. AI2561 departs Delhi at 07:45 and arrives at 09:15. AI2562 leaves Gaya at 10:00 and lands at 11:25. The older AI429 and AI430 flights continue in the afternoon.
Why this matters for travellers
Khajuraho has long been hard to reach for short trips. Now the same aircraft touches Varanasi too, so you can fly in to one city and out of the other. For example, a traveller could take AI2568 from Delhi to Khajuraho and return from Varanasi, though each sector is priced on its own, so compare fares first.
The airline also says these flights connect with its international hubs. That helps visitors from Europe and Southeast Asia reach heritage towns in one booking. Air India Express has also started its winter schedule on 25 October with over 40 new routes, according to The Business Travel India.
Timings can change during the season. So check the airline app a day before you travel.
FAQ
Which days does AI2568 operate?
AI2568 runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. It flies Delhi to Khajuraho, then Varanasi, then back to Delhi.
Which flight goes to Varanasi first?
AI2567 does, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It leaves Delhi at 13:25 and reaches Varanasi at 14:50 before continuing to Khajuraho.
When did the new flight begin?
Operations began on 25 October 2026 as part of the winter schedule. Bookings are open through the airline website, the app and travel agents.