Air India Express Continues Rapid Expansion: Introduces Phuket and Dibrugarh to Its Network

Air India Express Continues Rapid Expansion: Introduces Phuket and Dibrugarh to Its Network

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Published on January 2, 2025

Air India Express, continuing its ambitious expansion strategy, has announced the addition of two new destinations to its growing network: Phuket in Thailand and Dibrugarh in Assam. These launches underline the airline’s commitment to enhancing connectivity across international and domestic routes, offering travelers more choices and convenience.

Following its recent launch of direct flights to Bangkok, Air India Express will now connect Hyderabad and Phuket with direct flights starting January 31, 2025. Initially operating three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the frequency will increase to six times a week from February 15, with daily flights except Tuesdays. To mark this milestone, the airline has introduced special inaugural fares, starting at ₹11,000 for Xpress Value fares and ₹10,500 for Xpress Lite fares. Additional discounts are available for loyalty members via the airline’s website and mobile apps.

Domestically, Air India Express has added Dibrugarh to its network, following the inclusion of Dimapur in November 2024. The new route will connect Dibrugarh to Guwahati, with onward connectivity to Delhi. This provides travelers from Assam with seamless access to the national capital and other destinations. Bookings for these routes are now open on the airline’s website and other major platforms.

Hyderabad-Phuket Schedule (Effective January 31, 2025)

  • Departure from Hyderabad: 06:40 AM | Arrival in Phuket: 11:55 AM (Monday*)

  • Departure from Phuket: 13:50 PM | Arrival in Hyderabad: 15:55 PM

  • Departure from Hyderabad: 12:20 PM | Arrival in Phuket: 17:35 PM (Wednesday & Friday)

  • Departure from Phuket: 18:20 PM | Arrival in Hyderabad: 20:25 PM

  • Departure from Hyderabad: 16:15 PM | Arrival in Phuket: 21:30 PM (Thursday*)

  • Departure from Phuket: 22:30 PM | Arrival in Hyderabad: 00:35 AM

  • Departure from Hyderabad: 11:50 AM | Arrival in Phuket: 17:05 PM (Saturday* & Sunday)

  • Departure from Phuket: 18:05 PM | Arrival in Hyderabad: 20:10 PM (*Starting February 15)

Delhi-Guwahati-Dibrugarh Schedule (Effective February 1, 2025)

  • Departure from Delhi: 09:10 AM | Arrival in Guwahati: 11:40 AM (Daily)

  • Departure from Guwahati: 12:15 PM | Arrival in Dibrugarh: 13:05 PM (Daily)

  • Departure from Dibrugarh: 13:45 PM | Arrival in Guwahati: 15:15 PM (Daily)

  • Departure from Guwahati: 15:50 PM | Arrival in Delhi: 19:00 PM (Daily)

Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, remarked, “We are delighted to announce Phuket and Dibrugarh as the newest additions to our growing network. Phuket’s dynamic appeal enhances our Southeast Asia presence, while Dibrugarh, our fifth destination in Northeast India, reinforces our commitment to fostering regional growth. This winter is a landmark for Air India Express, as we expand our network to over 50 destinations with a rapidly growing fleet exceeding 90 aircraft, poised to cross 100 in early 2025.”

Air India Express will offer convenient one-stop flights to Phuket from 16 cities, including Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Goa, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jeddah, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Pune, Riyadh, Varanasi, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam via Hyderabad. From Dibrugarh, travelers can connect to five major cities—Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Kolkata—with seamless onward travel options.

Renowned as the 'Tea City of India,' Dibrugarh is a key industrial and cultural hub in Upper Assam, thriving on tea, oil, and tourism. This addition highlights Air India Express’s mission to create meaningful connections and foster opportunities for trade, tourism, and exploration.

From Delhi, Air India Express connects 17 domestic and 4 international destinations with direct flights, and an additional 14 domestic and 7 international destinations with one-stop flights. From Guwahati, the airline operates 140 weekly flights, directly connecting 10 domestic destinations and providing one-stop connectivity to 20 domestic and 7 international destinations. Hyderabad serves as a significant hub, with 215 weekly flights connecting 20 domestic and 4 international destinations directly, and additional one-stop connections to 12 domestic and 10 international destinations.

With its expanding network, Air India Express continues to redefine travel, bridging distances and bringing people closer with its hallmark Indian warmth and personalized service.

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By Hariharan U

Published on November 19, 2025

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has launched direct flights between Delhi and Manchester, starting 15th November 2025. This follows the airline’s successful first long-haul route connecting Mumbai to Manchester earlier this year.

The new 5x weekly service is operated on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, leased from Norse Atlantic Airways. The plane offers a two-class cabin with 56 IndiGoStretch seats and 282 Economy Class seats, ensuring comfort for long-haul travellers.

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), one of India’s top global gateways, now hosts IndiGo’s long-haul operations from the capital. On the UK side, Manchester Airport serves as a key hub, providing easy connections to Northern English cities including Leeds, Liverpool, and Newcastle.

By linking Delhi and Manchester, IndiGo aims to boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between India and the UK, making international travel faster and more convenient.

Flight Schedule (Effective 15 November 2025)

Delhi to Manchester

  • Flight No.: 6E 0033

  • Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

  • Departure: 04:05 (local time)

  • Arrival: 09:30 (local time)

Manchester to Delhi

  • Flight No.: 6E 0034

  • Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • Departure: 11:15 (local time)

  • Arrival: 02:10 (+1, next day)

Note: All timings are in local time zones; +1 indicates arrival the next day.

About IndiGo
IndiGo is India’s preferred carrier and one of the fastest-growing airlines globally. Focused on affordability, punctuality, and hassle-free travel, the airline operates 2,300+ daily flights across 90+ domestic and 40+ international destinations. With a fleet of over 400 aircraft, IndiGo inducted 58 aircraft in 2024 and served 118 million passengers in FY25. It was also named ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ by Skytrax at the 2025 World Airline Awards.

For more details, visit www.goindigo.in or download the IndiGo mobile app.

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"There's a kind of quiet grandeur to Europe in winter especially in the regions that aren't yet overrun by tourism," says Karan Agarwal, Director, Cox & Kings. "Our Winter Tales itineraries bring that to life for travellers who want to go beyond the obvious and experience Europe as it truly feels to locals."

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About Cox & Kings
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