Hyderabad: Air India’s first-ever direct flight from Hyderabad to London was launched from the GMR Hyderabad International Airport here on Friday.
The national carrier’s flight AI 147 took off from the Hyderabad International Airport on Friday morning. Senior officials from the airport, Air India, and other stakeholders were already at the terminal on the time.

Air India launched
direct Air India flights will operate connecting Hyderabad and the Heathrow Airport twice a week — Monday and Friday.
Air India Flight A 147 will dispatcher from Hyderabad at 1.30 a.m. on Monday and arrive at the Heathrow Airport at 7.30 a.m. (local time).

“Europe has been the most favoured destination for Indians.
- The non-stop Air India flight to London will establish seamless air connectivity to Europe.
This long-awaited popular new route will help leisure travelers, students seeking admissions to educational institutions in London and extend opportunities for businesses and MICE travelers in the coming years.

We are great full that the Air India flight will received tremendous acceptances from the people of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and nearby states,” said Pradeep Panicker, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd.
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