Patna: In a major effort to cater to the significant rush of travelers heading home for the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals, the Air India Group today announced the addition of 166 weekly flights to and from Patna. This capacity expansion, executed by both Air India and Air India Express, will substantially increase connectivity during the peak festive season.
The additional services will run for approximately three weeks, supplementing the airlines’ existing flight schedules to facilitate more convenient travel for passengers visiting their loved ones.
Air India’s Schedule Enhancement
From October 15 to November 2, 2025, Air India will operate a total of 114 additional flights across three primary metropolitan routes:
- Delhi and Patna: 38 additional flights
- Mumbai and Patna: 38 additional flights
- Bengaluru and Patna: 38 additional flights
These new services significantly enhance Air India’s current offering of 42 weekly flights to Patna from Delhi and Mumbai.
Air India Express Capacity
Air India Express will also contribute to the increased capacity, adding 52 flights between October 22 and November 3, 2025 on two high-demand sectors:
- Delhi and Patna: 26 additional flights
- Bengaluru and Patna: 26 additional flights
These flights are in addition to the 14 weekly flights currently operated by Air India Express to Patna from Delhi and Bengaluru.
Boosting Connectivity
The combined 166-flight boost not only facilitates domestic travel but also enables seamless connections for travelers arriving from or heading to other parts of the country, as well as to destinations in the Middle East and Europe via the hub airports of Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Bookings for these special additional flights are currently open. Travelers can secure their seats via the official websites and mobile apps of Air India and Air India Express, the airlines’ 24×7 contact centres, city and airport ticketing offices, and through travel agents worldwide.
