Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of Air India, is set to inaugurate services from Ayodhya International Airport, marking its 45th destination and the third operational sector in Uttar Pradesh. The airline plans to commence operations on December 30, offering direct flights to Delhi and convenient one-stop itineraries to various domestic and international destinations.
The inaugural flight, IX 2789, is scheduled to depart from Delhi at 11:00 hrs and land in Ayodhya at 12:20 hrs on December 30, 2023. The return flight, IX 1769, will depart from Ayodhya at 12:50 hrs and arrive in Delhi at 14:10 hrs.
Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, expressed enthusiasm about the launch, stating, “Air India Express is excited to commence operations from Ayodhya right after the airport opens. This underlines our commitment to enhancing connectivity from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across the country. We’re enthusiastic about Ayodhya’s anticipated growth, attracting pilgrims and travelers from near and far and take pride in being part of this exciting growth story.”
Air India Express has also released the schedule for daily non-stop flights between Ayodhya and Delhi, which will be effective from January 16. The schedule includes two flights: Flight No. IX 1590 from Delhi to Ayodhya and Flight No. IX 1592 from Ayodhya to Delhi. IX 1590 departs from Delhi at 10:00 and arrives in Ayodhya at 11:20. The flight frequency is daily. On the other hand, IX 1592 departs from Ayodhya at 11:50 and arrives in Delhi at 12:55. This flight also operates on a daily basis.
Air India Express is set to become the first airline to operate from the new international terminal at Surat International Airport. The airline’s presence in Dammam, Dubai, and Surat reflects its dedication to providing convenient and affordable travel options for passengers. With a robust network of direct flights, Air India Express continues to strengthen its position as a key player in the international aviation sector.
Air India Express will also provide convenient one-stop itineraries connecting Ayodhya to various destinations, including Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Kochi, Guwahati, Goa, Gwalior, Jaipur, Pune, Surat, Srinagar, and Sharjah.The airline already operates from Lucknow and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, connecting these cities with Dubai, Sharjah, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune through direct flights. Notably, Air India Express recently achieved a milestone by becoming the first airline to operate a direct flight from Surat to Dubai on the day of the inauguration of Surat International Airport’s new international terminal.
