Ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration, Air India Express launches Delhi-Ayodhya flights

According to the company statement, this launch underlines Air India Express’s commitment to enhancing connectivity from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India as it anticipates growth in Ayodhya, attracting pilgrims and travellers from near and far.

On January 16, 2024, the process for the ‘Pran-Pratishtha’ or consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla will start with all Vedic rituals, which will be performed and led by the Vedic scholar from Varanasi, Pandit Laxmikanth Mathuranath Dixit.

Flight No IX 1590: Departure from Delhi at 10:00, Arrival in Ayodhya at 11:20

Flight No IX 1592: Departure from Ayodhya at 11:50, Arrival in Delhi at 12:55

Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, expressed his enthusiasm about the new operations and said, “Air India Express is excited to commence operations from Ayodhya right after the airport opens... We’re enthusiastic about Ayodhya’s anticipated growth, attracting pilgrims and travellers from near and far and take pride in being part of this exciting growth story.”

According to reports, around 8,000 people have been sent invitations for the ceremony. Over 4,000 saints from across the country have also been invited to the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the mega event in Ayodhya on January 22.

In addition to Delhi, Air India Express will also connect Ayodhya to destinations such as Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Kochi, Guwahati, Goa, Gwalior, Jaipur, Pune, Surat, Srinagar, and Sharjah. Bookings are available through its mobile app, website airindiaexpress.com and other booking platforms.

The airline currently operates from Lucknow and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, connecting these cities with Dubai, Sharjah, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune with direct flights.

Recently, Air India Express also became the first airline to operate a direct flight from Surat to Dubai on the day when the Surat International Airport had its new international terminal inaugurated. The airline operates over 300 flights daily, connecting 31 domestic and 14 international airports, with a fleet of 59 aircraft, comprising 31 Boeing 737s and 28 Airbus A320s.