{"id":98334,"date":"2025-06-05T18:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=98334"},"modified":"2025-06-05T18:03:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:33:13","slug":"air-india-to-add-more-flights-to-tourist-hotspots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/05\/air-india-to-add-more-flights-to-tourist-hotspots\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India to Add More Flights to Three Tourist Hotspots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NEW DELHI-<\/strong> Air India (AI)<\/a> has announced a significant expansion of its regional flight operations, introducing additional services to Bangkok, Colombo, and Kathmandu effective July 7, 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The national carrier’s strategic move addresses the surging passenger demand <\/strong>across these key South and Southeast Asian destinations while strengthening its position as a major regional connectivity hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: avgeekwithlens<\/a>\/ Harsh Tekriwal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Air India New Flights from July 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kathmandu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Northeastern Kathmandu with Gaurishankar in the background; Photo- Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The airline will launch its sixth daily flight between Delhi (DEL)<\/a> and Kathmandu (KTM)<\/a>, marking a substantial increase in capacity on this popular route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight AI2231<\/strong> will depart Delhi (DEL) at 2100 hours, arriving in Kathmandu (KTM) at 2300 hours. The return service AI2232 <\/strong>will operate from 0630 hours to 0815 hours the following day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This expansion increases Air India’s weekly frequency from 35 to 42 flights, providing travellers with enhanced scheduling flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Colombo, Sri Lanka; Photo- Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Air India (AI) will introduce a second daily flight between Delhi (DEL) and Colombo (CMB)<\/a>, effectively doubling its weekly operations from seven to fourteen flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new AI277 <\/strong>service will depart Delhi (DEL) at 0325 hours, reaching Colombo (CMB) at 0715 hours, with the return flight AI278 <\/strong>scheduled from 0820 hours to 1155 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This significant capacity increase reflects the growing travel demand between India’s capital and Sri Lanka’s <\/a>commercial hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bangkok<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Grand Palace, Bangkok; Photo- Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The airline will add a third daily flight between Mumbai (BOM)<\/a> and Bangkok (BKK)<\/a>, increasing weekly frequency from thirteen to eighteen flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight AI2340 <\/strong>will depart Mumbai (BOM) at 0400 hours, arriving in Bangkok (BKK) at 1010 hours. Flight AI2339 <\/strong>will operate the return sector from 1115 hours to 1425 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This enhancement positions Air India (AI) to better serve the growing business and leisure travel market between India’s financial capital and Thailand’s <\/a>tourism gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India Premium Economy; Photo: Air India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aircraft Configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The additional flights to Kathmandu (KTM) and Bangkok (BKK) will utilise Air India’s premium A320neo<\/a> aircraft featuring three-class cabin configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These aircraft include Premium Economy Class seating, delivering enhanced comfort and service standards that align with the airline’s full-service positioning in the regional market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The expanded operations provide seamless one-stop connectivity between these regional destinations and Air India’s extensive long-haul network spanning North America, Europe, and the Far East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This connectivity advantage positions the airline as a preferred choice for international travellers requiring efficient transit options through India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Flight Number<\/th>Route<\/th>Departure Time<\/th>Arrival Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
AI2231<\/td>Delhi-Kathmandu<\/td>2100 Hrs<\/td>2300 Hrs<\/td><\/tr>
AI2232<\/td>Kathmandu-Delhi<\/td>0630 Hrs*<\/td>0815 Hrs<\/td><\/tr>
AI277<\/td>Delhi-Colombo<\/td>0325 Hrs<\/td>0715 Hrs<\/td><\/tr>
AI278<\/td>Colombo-Delhi<\/td>0820 Hrs<\/td>1155 Hrs<\/td><\/tr>
AI2340<\/td>Mumbai-Bangkok<\/td>0400 Hrs<\/td>1010 Hrs<\/td><\/tr>
AI2339<\/td>Bangkok-Mumbai<\/td>1115 Hrs<\/td>1425 Hrs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Flight commencing July 8, 2025. All times reflect local time zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- Air India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Capacity Deployment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The network expansion will deploy over 7,000 additional seats <\/strong>across the 3 enhanced routes, representing a substantial capacity injection into Air India’s regional operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following implementation, the airline will operate 42 weekly flights to Kathmandu, 28 weekly flights to Colombo, and 46 weekly flights to Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travellers can now book these additional flights through all Air India channels, including the airline’s website, mobile application, airport ticketing offices, contact centres, and authorised travel agents worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India Adds New Flights to South Asian Destination with A321neo<\/a><\/blockquote>