Right now, we’re in summer, but it looks like Air India has already come up with a plan to improve passenger experience this winter. The airline has decided to expand its domestic network with a Northern Winter Schedule 2026. With this update, it aims to improve access to heritage and spiritual destinations across India. Read on to know more!
Air India Announces Winter Schedule For 2026
In winter, starting October 25, 2026, Air India will operate daily flights to Khajuraho, connecting it with Delhi and Varanasi. Along with this, the airline will launch non-stop daily flights between Mumbai and Jaisalmer, and also increase flights between Delhi and Gaya. Instead of going back and forth, Air India is making it easier for travellers to explore Khajuraho and Varanasi in one trip, with Delhi as the connecting point.
On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, flights will operate from Delhi to Khajuraho first, then to Varanasi, and back to Delhi. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the route will change—flights will go from Delhi to Varanasi first, then to Khajuraho, and return to Delhi.
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How Is Air India Improving Connectivity In Rajasthan?
Air India is also introducing new flights to Rajasthan. The new Mumbai–Jaisalmer daily service will run during the winter season. In eastern India, the airline will add one more daily flight between Delhi and Gaya. Passengers will now have both morning and afternoon options in each direction.
On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, flight AI2568 will depart Delhi for Khajuraho at 1:25 PM, will arrive at 2:40 PM, and will continue from Khajuraho to Varanasi at 3:30 PM, reaching at 4:15 PM. It will then return to Delhi from Varanasi at 5:05 PM, landing at 6:30 PM.
On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, flight AI2567 will follow the alternate sequence. It will leave Delhi for Varanasi at 1:25 PM, will reach at 2:50 PM, then will fly from Varanasi to Khajuraho at 3:40 PM, arriving at 4:25 PM, and finally will return from Khajuraho to Delhi at 5:15 PM, landing at 6:30 PM.
Mumbai–Jaisalmer flights will depart at 10:00 AM and arrive at 11:40 AM, with return flights at 12:50 PM reaching Mumbai by 2:30 PM. Delhi–Gaya services will run at 7:45 AM and 3:00 PM, with return options at 10:00 AM and 5:15 PM.
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FAQs
Which destinations will Air India connect with its Winter Schedule 2026?
In the winter schedule, Air India will connect Delhi to Khajuraho, Varanasi, and Gaya, and Mumbai to Jaisalmer.
From when will Air India run its Winter Schedule?
Air India is planning to run its new Winter Schedule from October 25, 2025.
How can you visit Delhi, Khajuraho, and Varanasi in a single trip?
Air India will run flights starting from Delhi to Khajuraho, then Khajuraho to Varanasi, and finally Varanasi back to Delhi.