Daily flights to enhance connectivity, tourism, and trade between Uttarakhand and Karnataka, with 18 convenient one-stop connections
Air India Express, the country’s first international value carrier, commenced operations from Dehradun Airport with the launch of daily direct flights to Bengaluru. The first flight on the Dehradun – Bengaluru route was flagged off by Mr. Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, in the presence of Mrs. Mala Rajyalaxmi Shah, Member of Parliament; Mr. Brij Bhusan Gairola, Member of Legislative Assembly, Doiwala; Mr. Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express; and Mr. Ashish Chauhan, IAS, CEO, Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority. The inaugural flight departed Dehradun at 16:30 hrs and landed in Bengaluru at 19:30 hrs.
Welcoming Air India Express to Uttarakhand, Mr. Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, said: “The start of Air India Express services from Dehradun marks an important milestone for civil aviation in our state. Enhanced connectivity to Bengaluru will provide a significant boost to tourism, trade, and investment opportunities in Uttarakhand, while also strengthening links for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs with one of India’s most dynamic cities. We welcome Air India Express and look forward to the positive impact this connectivity will bring to our people and economy.”
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said: “We are delighted to commence operations from Dehradun, our 58th station, with daily direct flights to Bengaluru, our largest domestic hub. This is the third new station launched this month, following Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, underscoring the rapid expansion of our network. The new route not only connects Uttarakhand directly with Bengaluru’s economic and educational hubs but also offers convenient one-stop connections to 18 more cities across India. With our fleet now crossing 115 aircraft, we are scaling up, building a stronger, more accessible network that reflects the aspirations of modern India.”
Flight Schedule from September 15, 2025 (All timings are local)
Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Frequency
Dehradun Bengaluru 16:30 19:30 Daily
Bengaluru Dehradun 12:50 16:00 Daily
With this launch, guests from Dehradun gain convenient one-stop connectivity to 18 destinations including Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, North Goa, Pune, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam through Bengaluru.
As part of its ‘Tales of India’ initiative celebrating the country’s diverse art and culture, the new Boeing 737-8 aircraft deployed to operate the first flight from Dehradun proudly features a livery inspired by ‘Aipan,’ Uttarakhand’s traditional art form of floor and wall paintings.
In addition to network expansion, Air India Express has recently launched its ‘Book Direct’ campaign, encouraging travellers to book directly on its award-winning website www.airindiaexpress.com and mobile app for the best fares and seamless booking experience. Guests who book direct enjoy benefits such as up to 20% off with promo codes and bank offers, zero convenience fee on app and net banking payments on the website, exclusive discounts for students, senior citizens, and armed forces personnel, and pre-book hot meals from the ‘Gourmair’ menu at up to 50% off. Additionally, guests booking with Mastercard debit and credit cards enjoy flat discounts of INR 250 on domestic flights and INR 600 on international flights.
Travellers can also take advantage of Air India Express’ ‘Xpress Holidays’ platform, offering curated holiday packages including accommodation, transport, and activities. ‘Xpress Holidays’ can be accessed in the Products and Services section of the airline’s website.
