New flights beckon for people considering Goa as their vacation destination. Twice-daily flights between North Goa and Delhi, along with daily services connecting North Goa with Bengaluru, Indore, and Chennai, were launched on April 15; the Hyderabad route is set to commence on May 3. International services to Kuwait and Abu Dhabi, as well as domestic flights, will begin in May.
Expanding its footprint in Goa, Air India Express has launched operations from Manohar International Airport (GOX) in North Goa, complementing its existing services at Goa International Airport (GOI). With operations now available from both airports, the airline will operate over 115 weekly flights from Goa, including 75 from GOI and over 40 from GOX, offering travellers enhanced flexibility and improved access to North Goa, known for its pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife, bustling markets, and rich cultural heritage.
Expanding its international footprint from North Goa, Air India Express will also launch direct flights to Kuwait starting May 3, followed by services to Abu Dhabi from May 5, 2025.
The airline and the airport operator hosted a celebratory event at Manohar International Airport to mark the commencement of Air India Express operations from North Goa. The event was attended by Siddhartha Butalia, Chief Marketing Officer, Air India Express; Shashi Chetia, Vice President – Network Planning, Air India Express; and Anand Ramachandran, Deputy CEO, Manohar International Airport, along with key airport stakeholders.
Air India Express currently operates over 75 weekly flights from Goa International Airport (GOI), connecting key domestic destinations, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hindon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Surat, along with international services to Dubai. Complementing the extensive network, the airline’s ‘Xpress Holidays’ platform offers curated travel experiences, providing travellers with end-to-end packages that include flights, accommodation, transport, and immersive local experiences.
Air India Express became the first and only airline to operate from two airports in the National Capital Region with the launch of services from Hindon, Ghaziabad, which is part of the National Capital Region. In addition to direct flights to Goa, the airline connects Hindon to Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Varanasi.
Air India Express operates 75 weekly flights from South Goa (GOI) to eight domestic destinations: Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hindon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Surat, as well as internationally to Dubai. The airline also offers one-stop connectivity to 22 domestic and eight international destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Muscat, Sharjah, and Singapore.
