The Air India Express winter schedule brings more than 40 new domestic and international routes, rolled out in phases from 25 October 2026. The airline calls it its largest winter network so far. If you plan a trip before March, these are the routes and numbers that matter.

Quick answer

  • Effective from: 25 October 2026, in phases
  • Daily flights: about 585 (around 435 domestic, up to 150 international)
  • Fleet: more than 105 aircraft
  • Weekly flights: up from about 3,150 to nearly 4,100
  • New routes: more than 40

Air India Express winter schedule: the big numbers

According to Travel Trade Journal, weekly flights rise from about 3,150 in the summer schedule to nearly 4,100. One-stop connections grow from about 1,330 to nearly 1,600 a week. In short, more flights means more choice on shorter hops, and more connections through the network.

New domestic routes

Also, Bengaluru gets several additions. Bengaluru to Coimbatore runs twice daily. So, Bengaluru to Goa (Mopa), Jodhpur and Madurai run daily.

Also, Delhi gets daily flights to Ahmedabad, Port Blair and Udaipur, plus five weekly flights to Jaipur. Other new links include Bhubaneswar to Port Blair, Hyderabad to Pune, Kolkata to Pune and Mumbai to Nagpur. So, the report does not give frequencies for these.

New international routes

Also, Bengaluru to Kathmandu is daily. Chennai to Singapore runs twice daily. So, Delhi to Riyadh has four weekly flights, while Lucknow to Riyadh has three.

Thailand also gets attention. Indore to Bangkok and Kochi to Bangkok fly four times a week each. Visakhapatnam to Bangkok flies twice a week, and Hyderabad to Phuket four times a week. Others include Mumbai to Kuwait, Bhopal to Sharjah and Sharjah to Surat.

How to use the new schedule

First, check the exact start date for your route, because the rollout is phased. Then book through the airline’s own channels, so that any timing change reaches you. Also note that Gulf routes can change quickly, as seen when Air India suspended Saudi flights until 14 November.

If you fly for the first time on a low-frequency route, such as a twice-weekly one, leave a buffer day. Missing one departure can mean waiting several days.

FAQ

When does the Air India Express winter schedule start?

It took effect on 25 October 2026 and is being rolled out in phases through the season.

How many daily flights does Air India Express operate in winter?

About 585 daily flights, including roughly 435 domestic and up to 150 international departures.

Which new international routes are included?

They include Bengaluru to Kathmandu, Chennai to Singapore, Delhi to Riyadh and Hyderabad to Phuket, as listed by Travel Trade Journal.