Air India Adds 174 Weekly Flights in Winter 2025 Schedule

Air India has announced a significant expansion of its flight network under the “Northern Winter Schedule”, set to begin on October 26, 2025. The airline will add 174 weekly flights across major domestic and short-haul international routes, enhancing connectivity between India’s key cities and popular Southeast Asian destinations.

Strengthening International Connectivity

As part of this expansion, Air India is ramping up flight frequencies on routes witnessing strong passenger demand.

• Delhi–Kuala Lumpur: Flight frequency to increase from 7 to 10 weekly flights starting November 15, 2025.
• Delhi–Denpasar (Bali): Services to rise from 7 to 10 weekly flights beginning December 1, 2025.

These additions reflect Air India’s strategy to strengthen its network across Southeast Asia and cater to the growing leisure and business travel segments.

Major Domestic Boost for Rajasthan

Rajasthan, one of India’s most visited tourist states, will see a major boost in connectivity this winter. Air India plans to introduce and expand multiple routes connecting Delhi and Mumbai to key Rajasthani cities.

• Delhi–Jaipur: Three daily flights to be introduced.
• Delhi–Jaisalmer: Two daily flights added.
• Delhi–Udaipur: Increase from two to three daily services.
• Mumbai–Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur: Enhanced flight frequencies to meet high seasonal demand.

These expanded routes will provide travellers easier access to Rajasthan’s royal heritage, desert landscapes, and popular winter festivals.

Expanding Presence in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat

Air India is also reinforcing its presence in central and western India by increasing flight frequencies to Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

• Delhi–Indore: From three to four daily flights starting October 26.
• Delhi–Bhopal and Mumbai–Indore: Each to gain an additional flight.
• Mumbai–Bhuj and Delhi–Rajkot: Daily flights to be doubled for improved accessibility.

These enhancements will make travel more convenient for both business and leisure travelers across the region.

Additional Services to Emerging Destinations

The new schedule also includes enhanced connectivity to several other key Indian cities, including:
Varanasi, Raipur, Port Blair, Aurangabad, Guwahati, Nagpur, Dehradun, Patna, and Amritsar.

This broad network expansion demonstrates Air India’s commitment to meeting the rising travel demand during the 2025 winter tourism season, offering greater flexibility and convenience to passengers nationwide.

Upgraded Fleet for an Enhanced Travel Experience

According to the airline, Air India’s retrofit program for its legacy Airbus A320neo aircraft, launched in September 2024, is nearing completion.

Out of 27 legacy A320neo aircraft, 26 have been retrofitted with all-new cabin interiors, featuring three travel classes Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class.

With these upgrades and the inclusion of other modern single-aisle aircraft, Air India now operates over 100 A320 Family aircraft equipped with world-class interiors, ensuring passengers enjoy a premium, comfortable, and modern flying experience across more than 80 domestic and short-haul international routes.

Air India’s Expanding Vision

This large-scale network enhancement is part of Air India’s broader transformation strategy under the Tata Group, focused on upgrading fleet quality, improving service standards, and optimizing connectivity. By adding new routes and modern aircraft, Air India continues to strengthen its position as a leading global carrier from India, catering to the evolving needs of travellers.