Air India Group Operates 32 Flights to West Asia on 5 April

Scheduled and Additional Flights Across UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia

Air India and Air India Express are operating a combined total of 32 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on 5 April 2026.

The operations include 12 additional (ad hoc) flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), subject to slot availability and operational conditions at departure airports. These services are conducted with the approval of both Indian authorities and local regulators in the UAE.

Flight Operations Overview

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Dubai: Additional flights.
- Air India: Delhi.
- Air India Express: Mangalore.
Abu Dhabi: Additional flights.
- Air India Express: Delhi, Kochi.
Sharjah: Additional flights.
- Air India Express: Amritsar, Kannur.
Ras Al Khaimah & Al Ain: No operations.

Oman

Muscat: Scheduled flights
- Air India Express: Delhi, Kannur, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram
Salalah: No operations

Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: Scheduled flights
- Air India: Delhi, Mumbai
- Air India Express: Bengaluru, Kozhikode, Mangalore
Riyadh: Scheduled flights
- Air India: Delhi
Dammam: No operations

Other West Asia Destinations

No services are operating today to:

Bahrain
Qatar (Doha)
Kuwait
Israel (Tel Aviv)

Passenger Advisory and Rebooking Options

Passengers affected by temporarily suspended routes can rebook for a later date without additional charges or opt for a full refund.

Travellers are encouraged to:

Submit rebooking or cancellation requests via the airline’s official website
Contact customer support for assistance
Ensure their mobile contact details are updated to receive notifications

Air India Express passengers departing from UAE stations may also rebook on alternative flights to India without extra charges.

Additionally, Air India Express offers rebooking support through its AI-powered assistant, Tia, available on WhatsApp.

Operations on Other Routes Continue

Flights operated by Air India to North America, Europe, Australia and other regions are continuing as scheduled.

The airline group is also assessing the possibility of operating additional flights to and from West Asia, depending on demand and operational feasibility.