Akasa Air, one of India’s youngest airlines, is gearing up for a major international expansion. The airline is successfully operating on six international routes and has now set its sights on several African destinations, including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt. As part of its expansion plans, Akasa is aiming to connect Indian travellers to iconic spots like the Pyramids of Giza and the Masai Mara, marking a significant step in its global growth journey. Scroll on to know more about this.
Akasa Air May Soon Fly To These 6 Intl Destinations

According to The Times of India, Akasa Air is evaluating operating flights to East Africa and beyond as part of its international flight expansion. The airline is eyeing destinations like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt. Furthermore, they are also aiming to begin flight operations to Mauritius, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan from India.
While talking to PTI, Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube said that with the Boeing 737 MAX fleet, the airline will be able to go to Mauritius, Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, and even Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. He mentioned that the aircraft is “capable of hitting the shores of East Africa” and the airline is considering all these destinations as part of its global expansion.
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Airline’s International Routes
Akasa Air has ordered 226 Boeing 737 MAX jets, setting it up for steady growth and more routes in the coming years. The three-year-old airline currently has flights to Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City, and Phuket. Vinay Dube shared that Akasa’s international flights currently account for about 20% of its total capacity, and the airline aims to raise this to 30% by March 2027. He added that the focus is on steady, sustainable growth rather than rapid expansion.
We can’t wait to see what new destinations Akasa Air will add to their international routes in the upcoming years!
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