Sat May 31 06:21:06 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Air India Express Launches Direct Bengaluru-Kathmandu Flights

**Bengaluru, May 31, 2025** – Air India Express announced today the launch of a daily direct flight service between Bengaluru and Kathmandu, starting June 1, 2025. This new route expands the airline’s short-haul international leisure offerings, following recent expansions into Bangkok and Phuket.

According to a press release by Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, the new service will significantly improve connectivity between the two cities. Bookings are now open on airindiaexpress.com and other major booking channels, with introductory fares starting at ₹8,000 for Xpress Lite and ₹8,500 for Xpress Value.

The flight from Bengaluru will depart daily at 5:05 am, while the return flight from Kathmandu will depart at 9:05 am.

Furthermore, the new route facilitates convenient one-stop connections to Kathmandu via Bengaluru from 20 Indian cities, including major metropolitan areas and regional hubs. Connections are also available from Abu Dhabi and Dammam.

Air India Express currently operates over 450 weekly flights from Bengaluru, directly connecting the city to 31 destinations.

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