Air India Express Launches Mumbai-Varanasi Flights for Kumbh Mela
Air India Express Launches New Non-Stop Flights from Mumbai to Varanasi
MUMBAI – Air India Express, the low-cost carrier owned by Tata Group, is set to launch its inaugural non-stop flights between Mumbai (BOM) and Varanasi (VNS) starting February 15, 2025. This new route aims to boost connectivity and meet the increasing demand for travel between these two significant Indian cities, making it an exciting development for travelers and tourism alike.
This marks a historic moment for Air India Express, as it will be the first time the airline operates flights directly to Varanasi from Mumbai. Currently, Varanasi is already connected to three other destinations, highlighting the airline’s expanding network.
Air India Express Mumbai to Varanasi Flights
Beginning February 15, 2025, Air India Express will offer daily flights to Varanasi, a city renowned for its spiritual significance. The flight schedule is as follows:
- Departure from Mumbai (BOM): 13:20 IST
- Arrival in Varanasi (VNS): 15:40 IST
- Flight Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes
The return journey will operate as follows:
- Departure from Varanasi (VNS): 16:15 IST
- Arrival in Mumbai (BOM): 18:30 IST
- Flight Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes
Air India Express will utilize the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for these flights, which can accommodate between 176 to 178 passengers, depending on the configuration.
Competition on the BOM-VNS Route
The introduction of Air India Express on the Mumbai-Varanasi route will intensify competition, as there are currently six daily flights operating on this route. Major carriers such as Akasa Air (QP) and IndiGo (6E) each provide two daily flights, while SpiceJet (SG) operates one daily flight. Additionally, the parent company, Air India (AI), also serves this route, making Air India Express the fifth airline to join this competitive market. Following the launch, the Mumbai-Varanasi sector will feature up to seven daily flights.
Air India Express’s Varanasi Network
Varanasi is not a new destination for Air India Express. The airline already operates flights to three destinations from Varanasi:
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Domestic Routes:
- Hyderabad (HYD) – Daily flights
- Bengaluru (BLR) – Three daily flights
- International Route:
- Sharjah (SHJ) in the UAE – Daily flights
The addition of Mumbai expands Air India Express’s reach, making it the airline’s fourth route from Varanasi.
For more information on Air India Express’s flight schedules and bookings, visit the official website.
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