Air India will commence nonstop flights between Bengaluru and London Gatwick (LGW) from August 18, 2024, marking Bengaluru as the fifth Indian city to be linked with the UK’s second-largest airport. This new service will bolster Air India’s presence in the UK and enhance the strong economic and cultural connections between India and the UK.
The airline will operate five weekly flights on this route, bringing the total number of Air India’s flights to and from London Gatwick to 17 per week. The flights will utilize Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which feature 18 flatbeds in Business class and 238 spacious seats in Economy.
“We are delighted to offer our guests convenient, non-stop flights between Bengaluru and London Gatwick. This new route caters to the growing demand for travel between these two important business and leisure destinations and strengthens our commitment to expanding our global network,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.
Bookings for these flights are progressively opening from 07 June 2024 on all channels, including Air India’s official website (www.airindia.com), mobile app, and through authorized travel agents and partners.
Air India currently connects four other Indian cities—Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Goa, and Kochi—to London Gatwick. Additionally, the airline operates 31 weekly flights to London Heathrow and six weekly flights to and from Birmingham
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