GMR Hyderabad International Airport Broadens Domestic Connectivity With New Air India Express Routes

In a significant leap forward for air connectivity, GMR Hyderabad International Airport has unveiled the expansion of its domestic routes through a strategic collaboration with Air India Express, introducing four new flights. 

Commencing from 17 November 2023, passengers can anticipate the commencement of convenient and exhilarating flights to Amritsar, Lucknow, and Kochi.

For those travelling between the vibrant city of Hyderabad and the historically rich Amritsar, a daily flight is now available. Departing at 07:30 hours from GMR Hyderabad Airport, Air India Express flight to Amritsar IX 954 touches down in Amritsar at 10:15 hours. 

Furthermore, seamless travel options between Hyderabad and the cultural hub of Lucknow are provided with six weekly departures. Air India Express flight to Lucknow IX 953 will take off at 14:30 hours and reach Lucknow at 16:35 hours. 

Additionally, a daily connection between the City of Pearls and the captivating coastal city of Kochi is established. Air India Express flight to Kochi IX 955 will depart daily at 19:45 hours from GMR Hyderabad Airport, landing in Kochi at 21:30 hours.

Starting 28 November, Air India Express flight to Gwalior IX 953 will depart thrice at 14: 30 hours from Hyderabad and arrive in Gwalior at 16:20 hours.

Sharing his excitement about the expansion, Pradeep Panicker, CEO GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited expressed, "We are delighted to introduce these new routes, further enhancing our commitment to providing our passengers with an extensive network of travel options. These routes not only offer greater connectivity but also feature new aircrafts. We are indeed grateful to Air India Express for giving us the opportunity to be part of their livery project that was undertaken here at the GMR Aero Technic. With our new expanded terminal and additional facilities, we are confident these additions will make travel more accessible and enjoyable for our travellers."

The flights on these new routes will be operated with Air India Express' latest Boeing 737-800 aircraft, featuring a striking new livery and an impressive tail design. This new design reflects the dedication to offering passengers a fresh and modern travel experience, along with the latest amenities and comforts during their journey.

With the addition of these exciting new flights, Air India Express will provide 19 domestic departures from GMR Hyderabad International Airport, significantly strengthening our network and giving passengers increased travel options. In addition to these domestic routes, Air India Express will continue to operate one international departure, ensuring global connectivity for the passengers.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport will now offer a total of 47 weekly departures to Cochin, 20 weekly departures to Lucknow, and 6 weekly departures to Amritsar. This expansion underscores our commitment to providing passengers with a wide range of choices for their travel needs.