Air India Express has celebrated the commencement of four new domestic routes from Bhubaneswar, featuring a special event at the local airport. The inaugural flights to Jaipur and Kochi were launched, with Lucknow flights starting the next day and Patna routes commencing on January 15, 2025.
The inaugural flight schedule included:
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | Jaipur | 07:55 | 10:15 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| Jaipur | Bhubaneswar | 10:45 | 10:10 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| Bhubaneswar | Kochi | 15:10 | 17:40 | Daily |
| Kochi | Bhubaneswar | 18:10 | 20:50 | Daily |
| Bhubaneswar | Lucknow | 07:55 | 09:40 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| Lucknow | Bhubaneswar | 11:15 | 13:05 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| Bhubaneswar | Patna | 14:55 | 16:20 | Daily |
| Patna | Bhubaneswar | 17:00 | 18:30 | Daily |
After these launches, Air India Express operates a total of 104 weekly flights from Bhubaneswar, connecting directly to 11 domestic destinations and offering one-stop connectivity to 19 additional domestic and 10 international locations. This expansion comes as the airline continues to grow its fleet and expand its network, having recently surpassed 50 destinations.
