- Air India Express is enhancing Madhya Pradesh’s air connectivity by launching new daily flights from Bhopal to Delhi and Mumbai starting August 1, 2026.
- The airline will also introduce a direct flight between Indore and Abu Dhabi beginning July 15, 2026, enhancing international access.
- With the addition of Bhopal, Air India Express will operate nearly 60 weekly flights across Madhya Pradesh's three major airports.
- The new schedule includes two daily flights between Delhi and Bhopal and one daily service on the Mumbai–Bhopal route.
- The new Indore–Abu Dhabi service is expected to support tourism, business exchanges, and family travel between India and the United Arab Emirates.
- Air India Express aims to strengthen its presence in Madhya Pradesh as part of its broader expansion strategy.
Air India Express is set to enhance air travel in Madhya Pradesh with new daily flights from Bhopal to Delhi and Mumbai, commencing August 1, 2026. This expansion includes a direct Indore–Abu Dhabi service starting July 15, 2026, aimed at improving connectivity for both business and leisure travelers.1236
The new routes will provide two daily flights between Delhi and Bhopal and one daily service on the Mumbai–Bhopal route, significantly enhancing the airline's domestic network. With Bhopal joining its operations, Air India Express will operate nearly 60 weekly flights across Madhya Pradesh's three major airports: Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior.4
Passengers from Bhopal will benefit from one-stop connections to key destinations in the Middle East, including Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Muscat, and Sharjah, facilitating international travel without the need for separate airline bookings. The new Indore–Abu Dhabi service is expected to bolster tourism, business travel, and support the large Indian expatriate community in the Gulf region.
This expansion is part of Air India Express's broader strategy to grow its domestic and international footprint, with a fleet of over 100 aircraft serving 43 domestic and 16 international destinations.
“Starting August 1, 2026, Air India Express will operate two daily flights between Bhopal and Delhi, and one daily flight to Mumbai, significantly improving travel options. The new Indore–Abu Dhabi route, launching July 15, 2026, aims to bolster tourism and business ties between India and the UAE.”
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