Air India Express Adds Nagpur to Its Growing Network; Introduces Delhi - Abu Dhabi And Pune- Abu Dhabi Routes

• The airline will operate twice-daily flights between Nagpur and Bengaluru, starting from December 1, 2025, and introduce flights to Abu Dhabi from Delhi and Pune, starting December 2, 2025.

08-November-2025,  Bengaluru, India : Continuing its growth momentum, Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, announces the addition of Nagpur to its rapidly growing network. The airline has introduced five new stations in the last two months, taking the total number of destinations on its network to 60. Starting December 1, 2025, the airline will operate twice-daily flights between Nagpur and Bengaluru. Bookings for the new flights are now open on the airline’s award-winning website, airindiaexpress.com, mobile app, and major booking channels.

The airline is also expanding its Gulf network with the introduction of new flights to Abu Dhabi. Starting December 2, 2025, Air India Express will operate four weekly flights between Delhi and Abu Dhabi, and three weekly flights between Pune and Abu Dhabi, further strengthening connectivity between India and the UAE.

Nagpur further strengthens Air India Express’ presence in Maharashtra, where the airline already operates over 130 weekly flights from Mumbai and over 90 weekly flights from Pune. The airline will also commence operations from Navi Mumbai with 35 weekly flights to Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. 

The new Nagpur – Bengaluru services complement Air India Express’ recently launched routes from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Jodhpur, Udaipur, reinforcing Bengaluru’s position as a key hub in the rapidly expanding Air India Express network. The airline operates more than 530 weekly flights from Bengaluru. The airline recently inaugurated direct flights from Bengaluru to Bangkok, Jeddah, Kuwait and Riyadh. From Delhi, Air India Express operates more than 400 weekly flights, directly connecting 25 domestic destinations, as well as Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in UAE, and Muscat in Oman.

The airline recently unveiled its new brand campaign ‘Xplore More, Xpress More’ encouraging travellers to immerse themselves in local culture and discover new experiences. The airline has also unveiled its new interiors of its Boeing 737-8 aircraft recently. The upgraded cabin features seats with superior padding, wider armrests, and legroom ranging from 29 to 38 inches. Each seat is equipped with in-seat USB charging ports, while the cabins feature ovens for serving hot ‘Gourmair’ meals, refreshed interiors with brand-new carpets, and advanced Boeing Sky Interior lighting, creating a modern, warm, and welcoming ambience that reflects the airline’s commitment to a comfortable and memorable flying experience.

The airline’s ‘Tales of India’ initiative celebrates the country’s artistic and cultural diversity through tail arts inspired by regional traditions and crafts. The initiative brings to life over 50 indigenous arts from 25 states, featuring on the airline’s aircraft including iconic Warli painting, exquisite Himroo and Paithani weaves from Maharashtra.