Akasa Air launches operations from Dibrugarh; strengthens its footprint in Assam

• Scaling Akasa Air’s domestic network with strategic regional additions 
• The airline now operates from two cities in Assam - Guwahati and Dibrugarh 

National, 03 February 2026: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced operations from Dibrugarh, further strengthening its presence in Assam. The inaugural flight on 3rd February 2026 departed from Dibrugarh Airport at 1115hrs and arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru at 1625 hrs. The new route is designed to improve accessibility in the region, supporting the growing demand for trade, commerce, tourism, and business travel. 

Akasa Air will operate three weekly direct flights between Dibrugarh and Bagdogra, along with through-flights between Dibrugarh and Bengaluru via Bagdogra, with no change of aircraft required at Bagdogra, offering passengers seamless travel experience. With this addition, Akasa Air now operates 32 weekly departures from Assam, connecting the state with three major metros - Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata, bolstering the airline’s domestic footprint and enhancing inter- and intra-regional accessibility. 

To mark the launch, an event was held at Dibrugarh Airport, where a ceremonial lamp was lit in the presence of representatives from Akasa Air and Dibrugarh Airport. A special boarding pass was also presented to the first passenger of the inaugural flight. 
 
The Akasa Experience    

Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and comes with USB ports in the majority of aircraft. Café Akasa, the airline’s onboard meal service, offers an assortment of healthy and delectable meals. Pets on Akasa allows customers to travel with their pets in the cabin or to carry them in cargo. Akasa Air offers over 25+ ancillary products such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa Holidays, to deliver on its promise of exceptional customer service. Consistently enhancing the cabin experience for its customers, Akasa has launched several industry-firsts such as SkyScore by Akasa, SkyLights and QuietFlights. Akasa Air has introduced its safety instruction card and onboard menu card in Braille for people with visual impairment.