Heading home to Punjab, or planning a beach break in Goa? Air India Express has just made both easier from the UAE capital. The airline has launched direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Amritsar and brought back its Goa service.
Two Routes, Both Now Flying
Both routes have been operating since 25 October, with three flights a week on each. Amritsar is a major commercial centre in Punjab, while Goa is one of India’s most popular leisure destinations. Skipping a layover saves time, which matters for families visiting relatives and for anyone chasing a winter beach break. Travellers heading to Punjab can now fly non-stop from the capital, and Goa is back on the direct list after its pause.
What It Means For Zayed International Airport
With the new additions, Zayed International Airport (AUH) is now directly linked to 17 Indian cities, with 160 flights a week between Abu Dhabi and India.
Six New Routes In A Year
Air India Express has been busy. Over the past year, its launches from Abu Dhabi have included Hyderabad, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Indore and Guwahati. That pace says plenty about how strong demand is on this corridor, for both tourism and business. Each addition gives Abu Dhabi travellers one more non-stop option, and gives passengers flying in from India one more way to reach the capital without changing planes.
What The Airline And The Airport Said
Carsten Norland, Chief Commercial Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, called India one of the emirate’s most important markets and said the new services widen travel choices for passengers. Nipun Aggarwal, Chairman of Air India Express and Chief Commercial Officer of Air India, said the routes strengthen Abu Dhabi’s place in the airline’s growing international network. He added that they support community, cultural and economic ties between the two countries.
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Before You Book
The announcement confirms how often the flights run but does not list exact days, timings or fares. Check the Air India Express website or app for the live schedule before you plan anything, and compare prices across a few dates, since fares move quickly around holidays. Booking early usually helps too. If you are flying out of Abu Dhabi, give yourself enough time at Zayed International Airport, and keep your travel documents handy for the check-in desk.
For travellers in the capital, the message is simple: two more Indian cities are now a non-stop flight away.
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FAQs
How often do the flights operate?
Each route runs three times a week. The announcement doesn’t list exact days, timings or fares, so check the airline’s website or app for the live schedule.
Which other Indian routes has Air India Express launched from Abu Dhabi recently?
Over the past year, it has added Hyderabad, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Indore and Guwahati.
