Air India Express has significantly enhanced Odisha’s aviation landscape by introducing four strategic new routes from Bhubaneswar. The airline will now connect the city to four prominent Indian destinations: Jaipur, Lucknow, Kochi, and Patna, reinforcing regional connectivity and cultural exchange. These routes will significantly enhance the connectivity of local flights. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about these new flight routes from Bhubaneswar in Odisha.
Air India Express Launches Direct Flight Routes From Odisha
The flight schedule is strategically planned, with services to Jaipur and Kochi commencing on January 3, 2025, followed by Lucknow on January 4 and Patna on January 15, 2025. Bookings are currently available through Air India Express’s acclaimed website as well as other major booking platforms.
A distinctive feature of these new services is the airline’s celebration of Odisha’s cultural heritage. One of their newest aircraft showcases an Ikat-inspired livery, symbolising the state’s rich artistic tradition and serving as a vibrant cultural ambassador.
Currently operating 104 weekly flights from Bhubaneswar, the airline provides direct access to 11 major domestic destinations. Beyond direct routes, Air India Express offers convenient one-stop connectivity to 17 additional domestic and nine international destinations, catering to business travellers, tourists, and local communities.
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The route expansion offers substantial benefits to key stakeholders, including naval personnel at the Chilka base, university students, and professionals across Odisha’s diverse industries. The airline demonstrates its commitment to inclusivity by providing special discounted fares for armed forces members, students, senior citizens, medical professionals, and nurses.
This development marks another milestone in Air India Express’s rapid growth trajectory. Having recently surpassed 50 destinations, the airline continues to expand its network, with recent additions including Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly known as Port Blair), Jammu, and Bangkok. With a current fleet of 90 aircraft — expected to exceed 100 shortly — the airline is reshaping India’s aviation landscape by enhancing connectivity and celebrating regional diversity.
The strategic expansion underscores Air India Express’s vision of creating meaningful connections between cities and communities, positioning Odisha at the heart of India’s evolving transportation ecosystem.
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