Air India Express To Start New Flights To Dhaka From Kolkata And Chennai

Air India Express is set to expand its operations to Dhaka starting September 3, 2024.

The airline will launch six weekly flights connecting Dhaka to both Kolkata and Chennai, boosting connectivity and economic ties between India and Bangladesh.

Flight Schedule:

Kolkata to Dhaka

• Departure: 11:55 AM
• Arrival: 1:30 PM
• Frequency: Tuesday to Sunday

Dhaka to Kolkata

• Departure: 11:10 PM
• Arrival: 11:45 PM
• Frequency: Tuesday to Sunday

Chennai to Dhaka

• Departure: 7:00 PM
• Arrival: 10:10 PM
• Frequency: Tuesday to Sunday

Dhaka to Chennai

• Departure: 2:30 PM
• Arrival: 4:50 PM
• Frequency: Tuesday to Sunday

Special Introductory Fares:

• Kolkata-Dhaka: Rs. 3443
• Dhaka-Kolkata: Rs. 4609
• Chennai-Dhaka: Rs. 4796
• Dhaka-Chennai: Rs. 7223

Bookings are now open on the airline’s award-winning website, mobile app, and other major booking channels.

Guests from cities like Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kochi, Imphal, Jaipur, Surat, and Varanasi will now enjoy convenient one-stop connectivity to Dhaka. Similarly, travelers from Dhaka can easily reach these Indian cities via Kolkata or Chennai.

Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, shared his excitement: “Apart from trade and tourism, these flights will also help guests from Bangladesh travelling for medical treatments at speciality hospitals in Chennai and Kolkata. The services will also provide connections to Air India Express flights to the Gulf region, as also to Air India long-haul international flights.”

With this new addition, Kolkata becomes the third-largest hub for Air India Express, offering 158 weekly flights to 13 destinations directly and 20 through one-stop itineraries. From Chennai, the airline operates over 85 weekly flights, connecting 13 destinations directly and 24 through one-stop itineraries.

Recently, Air India Express added Agartala as its 32nd domestic destination, offering daily direct flights to Kolkata and Guwahati.

Exclusive Rewards:

Loyalty members booking on the website and mobile app get additional rewards like exclusive discounts, special deals, up to 8 percent NeuCoins, and complimentary Xpress Ahead priority services. Special fares and benefits are also available for students, senior citizens, SMEs, and armed forces members.