If you happen to be a resident of Jeddah, Riyadh or even Kuwait, and have plans of flying to Bengaluru for work or leisurely purposes, then you are in for some great news. We say this because Air India Express has announced that it has plans to launch direct flights from these Middle Eastern cities to the South of India, and we are here to tell you all about the development.
Air India Express To Begin Flights To Jeddah, Riyadh & Kuwait
As revealed in a report by Hindustan Times, soon flyers in the cities of Jeddah, Riyadh, and Kuwait will be able to fly to Bengaluru, which is a city in the state of Karnataka in India. As it happens, flights from Jeddah will begin on October 26th, however, those from Riyadh and Kuwait will begin on October 27th. Not only perfect for those who are travelling for business purposes, this route is also going to serve Indian expats who are living in the Middle Eastern cities. Tickets are already live on the website of the airline and even on its mobile app.
Airline To Also Offer Services To Other Destinations
It should be noted that the move comes as part of the rapid expansion of the airline in Bengaluru, which is also its biggest hub. The launch of new flights comes after it recently launched flights to Kathmandu, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, and Dehradun. Soon, the airline is expected to start services to Bangkok, which is going to be on October 18th and Jodhpur and Udaipur from November 1st.
Why Discover Bengaluru?
As it happens, the airline flies to 35 domestic and seven international destinations directly from Bengaluru. So, if you happen to be an Indian expat who has plans of travelling to Bengaluru, or maybe you just want to discover the city, this flight is certainly going to be something you will want to consider as the tickets are affordably priced. During your visit to Bengaluru, don’t forget to discover Lalbagh Gardens, stunning sunrise from Nandi Hills, and finally take a tour of the exquisite Bangalore Palace.
So the next time you’re travelling, don’t forget to keep this important development in mind.
Cover Image Courtesy: Air India Express/website
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