Air India Express Expands Connectivity with New Daily Non-Stop Flights Between Mangaluru and Delhi

In a bid to enhance travel options for passengers in Karnataka, Air India Express has introduced a daily non-stop flight service between Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) and Delhi International Airport. This new service is designed to offer greater flexibility and convenience to travelers, catering to both business and leisure needs.

The inaugural flight, IX 1552, took off from Mangaluru at 6:40 am and landed in Delhi at 9:35 am on February 1. Similarly, IX 2768 departed from Delhi at 6:40 am and arrived in Mangaluru at 9:35 am. To mark the occasion, passengers aboard the first flight were greeted with a water cannon salute, a gesture performed by the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit at Mangaluru International Airport. The flight carried 167 passengers to Delhi, while 144 passengers flew to Mangaluru from the capital.

An official from Mangaluru Airport remarked, “This new direct service will benefit not just business and leisure travelers, but will also provide more seamless connectivity for passengers traveling to other domestic and international destinations. We are committed to meeting the region’s growing travel needs and boosting connectivity.”

With the addition of Air India Express’s daily direct flights, there are now two daily options for passengers traveling between Mangaluru and Delhi, complementing an existing evening service operated by IndiGo. This new route is expected to reduce travel time and offer more flexibility for passengers.

In January, Air India Express also expanded its regional network by launching two weekend flights connecting Mangaluru with Pune, showcasing its commitment to addressing rising travel demand in the region. With the launch of the Delhi route, the airline is expected to strengthen economic, trade, and tourism ties between the cities, fostering growth and development in the region.