{"id":116447,"date":"2025-10-11T14:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T09:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=116447"},"modified":"2025-10-11T04:18:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T22:48:24","slug":"air-india-express-adds-3-new-international-routes-from-bengaluru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/11\/air-india-express-adds-3-new-international-routes-from-bengaluru\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Express Adds 3 New International Routes from Bengaluru"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BENGALURU-<\/strong> Air India Express (IX<\/a>) has announced the launch of new direct flights from Bengaluru to three major Middle Eastern destinations \u2014 Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), and Kuwait (KWI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The services will commence on October 26, 2025, with flights to Jeddah, followed by routes to Riyadh and Kuwait from October 27. These additions bring the airline\u2019s international network from Bengaluru to seven destinations, positioning the city as Air India Express\u2019 fastest-growing hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India Express New Int’l Routes from Bengaluru<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the airline, the Bengaluru\u2013Jeddah service will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays, departing at 17:45 and arriving in Jeddah at 21:30. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return flights from Jeddah to Bengaluru will leave at 22:30 and land at 06:40 the next morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flights to Riyadh will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, departing at 21:00 and arriving at 00:20. The return leg will depart Riyadh at 01:20 and reach Bengaluru at 08:55. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, Bengaluru\u2013Kuwait flights will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with returns on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new routes are expected to benefit a wide range of passengers, including those traveling for the Umrah pilgrimage via Jeddah, as well as professionals and entrepreneurs working in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The services also support the growing interest among Indian travelers exploring Saudi Arabia\u2019s cultural and heritage destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline recently launched services to Kathmandu, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Dehradun and will soon begin flights to Bangkok (BKK) from October 18 and Jodhpur (JDH) and Udaipur (UDR) from November 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Attractive Inaugural Fares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new routes follow Air India Express\u2019 ongoing expansion from Bengaluru, where it currently operates over 440 weekly flights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, Air India Express now connects Bengaluru to 35 domestic and seven international destinations, underscoring its growing role as a major aviation gateway in South India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline is offering introductory fares to mark the launch. Bengaluru\u2013Riyadh flights start at \u20b913,500 (505 SAR from Riyadh), while Bengaluru\u2013Jeddah fares begin at \u20b919,500 (570 SAR from Jeddah). Bengaluru\u2013Kuwait fares start at \u20b913,600 (27 KWD from Kuwait).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookings are available through the airline\u2019s official website airindiaexpress.com, its mobile app, and across major travel booking platforms. The airline expects strong demand from expatriates, business travelers, and families visiting relatives across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air India Express\u2019 latest expansion from Bengaluru strengthens the city\u2019s position as a vital aviation hub connecting South India with the Middle East. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new routes to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Kuwait not only enhance convenience for passengers but also reflect the airline\u2019s broader ambition to \u201cXplore More, Xpress More\u201d across global destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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