Air India Expands Winter Schedule with Flights to Khajuraho and Jaisalmer
Air India has announced updates to its domestic network for the Northern Winter Schedule 2026, introducing new routes and additional frequencies to improve connectivity to several cultural and spiritual destinations in India.
From 25 October 2026, the airline will operate daily flights to Khajuraho, connecting the city with Delhi and Varanasi. Air India will also introduce daily non-stop flights between Mumbai and Jaisalmer, in addition to its existing seasonal services between Delhi and Jaisalmer. In addition, the airline will increase flight frequency between Delhi and Gaya.
Khajuraho Flights Supporting Multi-Destination Travel
The new services aim to improve travel options for visitors exploring Khajuraho and Varanasi in a single journey. Khajuraho is known for its temple complexes, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Varanasi remains an important spiritual destination in India.
The flights will operate on a triangular routing between Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi, with alternating schedules throughout the week. This routing offers flexibility for travellers planning visits to both destinations and also enables connections through Delhi to international destinations across Europe and Asia.
Flight routing
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays: Delhi – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: Delhi – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Delhi
Mumbai–Jaisalmer Winter Service
Air India will also begin daily non-stop flights between Mumbai and Jaisalmer starting 25 October 2026. The service will provide direct access between western India and the desert destination in Rajasthan during the winter tourism season. The new route will operate alongside the airline’s existing daily flights between Delhi and Jaisalmer.
Additional Flights to Gaya
The airline will also add one additional daily frequency between Delhi and Gaya, offering both morning and afternoon departures in each direction. The added frequency is intended to improve travel flexibility for passengers visiting Gaya and nearby Bodh Gaya.
International Connectivity
The new services are scheduled to support onward connections through Delhi for travellers arriving from destinations across Europe, Southeast Asia and East Asia. Passengers travelling from cities such as London (Heathrow), Birmingham, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Milan, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bali (Denpasar), Seoul (Incheon), Hong Kong and Tokyo (Haneda) will be able to connect onward to Khajuraho, Varanasi or Gaya.
Schedule of Flights Between Delhi and Khajuraho
Effective 25 October 2026
| Flight # | Sector | Departure | Arrival | Days of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI2568 | Delhi–Khajuraho | 1325 hrs | 1440 hrs | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| AI2568 | Khajuraho–Varanasi | 1530 hrs | 1615 hrs | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| AI2568 | Varanasi–Delhi | 1705 hrs | 1830 hrs | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| AI2567 | Delhi–Varanasi | 1325 hrs | 1450 hrs | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| AI2567 | Varanasi–Khajuraho | 1540 hrs | 1625 hrs | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| AI2567 | Khajuraho–Delhi | 1715 hrs | 1830 hrs | Tue, Thu, Sat |
Schedule of Flights Between Mumbai (BOM) and Jaisalmer (JSA)
Effective 25 October 2026
| Flight # | City Pair | Departure | Arrival | Days of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI2563 | Mumbai–Jaisalmer | 1000 hrs | 1140 hrs | Daily |
| AI2564 | Jaisalmer–Mumbai | 1250 hrs | 1430 hrs | Daily |
Schedule of Flights Between Delhi (DEL) and Gaya (GAY)
Effective 25 October 2026
| Flight # | City Pair | Departure | Arrival | Days of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI2561 | Delhi–Gaya | 0745 hrs | 0915 hrs | Daily |
| AI2562 | Gaya–Delhi | 1000 hrs | 1125 hrs | Daily |
| AI429 (existing) | Delhi–Gaya | 1500 hrs | 1640 hrs | Daily |
| AI430 (existing) | Gaya–Delhi | 1715 hrs | 1845 hrs | Daily |
All flight times are in local time zones.
Bookings for the new services are now available through Air India’s official website, mobile application and authorised travel agents.
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