Air India Express: There is a great news for air travelers! Tata Group’s airline Air India Express is continuously spreading its wings and has expanded its network tremendously.
The company has added three more new cities to its network: Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Dehradun, taking its reach to 58 destinations. If you are a resident of these cities or travel from here frequently, then now you will get a better and economical option to reach big metro hubs like Bengaluru. This expansion establishes Air India Express as the fastest growing airline in the country, which now has a fleet of 116 aircraft.
When will the new flights start? Fares will start from ₹4100
Flights to Ahmedabad and Chandigarh will start from September 1, 2025. Flights to Dehradun will start from September 15, 2025.
The good news is that Air India Express has announced very attractive starting fares for travel on these new routes, starting from just ₹ 4100. You can book these flights on the Air India Express website ( airindiaexpress.com ) and other major booking platforms.
Double Dhamaal: Two flights a day to Ahmedabad and Chandigarh
Ahmedabad – Bengaluru route: The airline will operate flights twice a day on this route.
Ahmedabad to Bengaluru: 11:00 am and 11:00 pm.
Chandigarh – Bengaluru route: Flights will also operate twice a day on this route.
Chandigarh to Bengaluru: 4:40 pm and 11:25 pm.
Dehradun – Bengaluru route: There will be daily flights to Dehradun.
Dehradun to Bengaluru: 4:30 pm
Speaking on the expansion, Alok Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said, “Our fleet now has over 115 aircraft, and we continue to build a strong network with a focus on connectivity between metro cities and emerging cities. These new destinations are part of our broader strategy to open up new opportunities in high-potential markets.”
Not just connectivity, but a better travel experience
Air India Express has a strong network from Bengaluru. The airline operates over 405 flights every week from here, providing direct connectivity to 34 domestic destinations including Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Mumbai, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Srinagar and Varanasi.
Apart from this, there is also direct access to 3 international destinations like Abu Dhabi, Dammam and Kathmandu. The airline also provides one-stop connectivity to 5 domestic and 14 international destinations, including Dubai, Doha, Singapore, Jeddah, Bangkok and Kuwait.
Conclusion
Adding Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Dehradun to its network is a major milestone for Air India Express. This expansion will not only enhance convenience for passengers from these cities, but with affordable fares as low as ₹4100, it will make air travel even more accessible. This move aligns with India’s rapidly growing aviation sector and initiatives like ‘Make in India’, which will boost connectivity and economic activity across the country.












