New Flights from India 2026: 40+ Routes Starting from 25 October
The biggest route announcement of the year is here: new flights from india 2026 include 40+ additions from Air India Express alone, rolling out in phases from 25 October 2026 — alongside IndiGo's new Udaipur services and SAS's return to India after 17 years. If you are planning winter travel, these routes open cheaper, faster options to Southeast Asia, the Gulf and Nepal.
Air India Express Winter Schedule 2026: The New International Routes
Air India Express has announced its largest winter network yet — around 585 daily flights across 65 stations and 220 routes, with the international network growing from 83 to over 100 routes. The headline air india express new routes for Indian travellers:
- Bengaluru–Kathmandu: daily (7x weekly) — the first daily direct link between the cities
- Chennai–Singapore: 14x weekly — double-daily connectivity
- Phuket–Hyderabad: 4x weekly — new beach gateway for Telangana travellers
- Bangkok–Indore, Bangkok–Kochi, Bangkok–Visakhapatnam: 2–4x weekly — Thailand from tier-2 cities
- Gulf expansion: Abu Dhabi–Goa (Mopa), Amritsar–Abu Dhabi, Kochi–Kuwait, Mumbai–Kuwait, Delhi–Riyadh, Lucknow–Riyadh, Mangaluru–Kuwait and more
- Domestic adds: Delhi–Udaipur daily, Bengaluru–Jodhpur, Bengaluru–Madurai, Indore–Navi Mumbai, among 15+ new domestic routes
As TravelBiz Monitor reported, weekly operations jump from ~3,150 to nearly 4,100 flights this winter — a ~30% capacity increase that should keep fares competitive on the new sectors. See the full route-by-route frequency table for exact weekly counts.
IndiGo's New Udaipur Flights: Noida and Navi Mumbai
IndiGo is adding two daily nonstop Udaipur connections — timely for the wedding and Diwali season:
- Noida (Jewar)–Udaipur (6E 7631/7632): starts 25 October 2026
- Navi Mumbai–Udaipur (6E 2009/2010): starts 15 November 2026
Both are daily services, giving NCR and Mumbai travellers direct access to Rajasthan's lake city without routing through Delhi or Jaipur.
SAS Returns to India: Copenhagen–Mumbai After 17 Years
Scandinavian Airlines has resumed India operations after a 17-year gap with Copenhagen–Mumbai 5x weekly on the Airbus A330 (inaugural flights 1–3 October). For Europe-bound travellers, this adds a convenient one-stop option to Scandinavia and onward connections across Northern Europe.
What These New Routes Mean for Your Wallet
New routes usually mean introductory fares for the first few weeks — airlines price aggressively to fill new flights. The Bengaluru–Kathmandu and Chennai–Singapore additions are particularly interesting: both are high-demand corridors where a daily/double-daily budget option should pull average fares down. Watch for launch-week sales on the airline's own channels, and compare against connecting options before booking.
New Flights from India — FAQs
Which new international flights from India start in October 2026?
Air India Express launches 40+ new routes from 25 October 2026, including Bengaluru–Kathmandu (daily), Chennai–Singapore (14x weekly), Phuket–Hyderabad, three new Bangkok routes from tier-2 cities, and expanded Gulf connectivity. SAS resumed Copenhagen–Mumbai 5x weekly on 1–3 October.
Is there a direct flight from Bengaluru to Kathmandu?
Yes — Air India Express starts a daily direct Bengaluru–Kathmandu service from 25 October 2026 under its winter schedule. It is the first daily nonstop on this corridor.
When do IndiGo's new Udaipur flights start?
IndiGo's Noida (Jewar)–Udaipur daily nonstop starts 25 October 2026, and the Navi Mumbai–Udaipur daily service starts 15 November 2026.
Do new routes mean cheaper fares?
Usually in the launch phase — airlines run introductory fares to fill new flights, and added capacity on competitive corridors (like Chennai–Singapore) tends to pull average fares down. Book early in the launch window for the best prices.
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