The Bengaluru-Kathmandu route enables convenient one-stop connections to Kathmandu from 20 Indian cities
Air India Express, a low-coast subsidiary of Air India, is set to strengthen its presence in South India with the launch of direct flights between Bengaluru and Kathmandu, beginning June 1.
In a press statement, the airline says that this marks the airline’s foray into Nepal, making Kathmandu its 55th destination and further expanding its rapidly growing network.
The statement adds that the new daily service will depart Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport at 05:05, arriving in Kathmandu at 08:05 the same day.
The airline says that the return flight will leave Kathmandu at 09:05, reaching Bengaluru by 12:25 the same day, offering seamless connectivity for both business and leisure travellers.
Aloke Singh
“We are delighted to expand our footprint to Nepal, our neighbouring country in the subcontinent, further strengthening the deep-rooted cultural and economic ties we share. This new route brings people, tales, and traditions closer, while reinforcing our vision of making travel more accessible and meaningful. It also builds on our recent expansion into short-haul international leisure destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket,” says Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express.
According to the statement, the Bengaluru-Kathmandu route also enables convenient one-stop connections to Kathmandu from 20 Indian cities, including Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Pune, as well as from Abu Dhabi and Dammam, enhancing access for travellers across India and the Middle East.
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