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Air India Express UAE to India — Complete Route Guide 2025

Air India Express (IX) is India's largest low-cost carrier on the UAE–India corridor and operates the widest network from all three major UAE airports: Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Sharjah (SHJ). As of 2025, Air India Express connects the UAE to over 20 Indian cities.

Air India Express from Dubai (DXB)

  • Delhi (DEL): IX 183 / IX 184 — daily
  • Mumbai (BOM): IX 363 / IX 364 — daily
  • Kochi (COK): IX 341 / IX 342 — daily
  • Kozhikode (CCJ): IX 325 / IX 326 — daily
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV): IX 305 / IX 306 — daily
  • Bengaluru (BLR): IX 381 / IX 382 — daily
  • Hyderabad (HYD): IX 375 / IX 376 — daily
  • Chennai (MAA): IX 343 / IX 344 — daily
  • Amritsar (ATQ): IX 192 / IX 198 — daily
  • Ahmedabad (AMD): IX 383 / IX 384 — daily
  • Kolkata (CCU): IX 367 / IX 368 — daily
  • Jaipur (JAI): IX 393 / IX 394 — daily
  • Pune (PNQ): IX 395 / IX 396 — daily
  • Mangalore (IXE): IX 357 / IX 358 — daily
  • Tiruchirappalli (TRZ): IX — daily
  • Kannur (CNN): IX — daily
  • Vijayawada (VGA): IX — daily
  • Guwahati (GAU): IX — weekly (from August 2026)

Air India Express from Abu Dhabi (AUH)

  • Delhi (DEL): IX 178 / IX 179 — 4x weekly (from December 2025)
  • Mumbai (BOM): IX — daily
  • Kochi (COK): IX — daily
  • Kozhikode (CCJ): IX — daily
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV): IX — daily
  • Bengaluru (BLR): IX — daily
  • Hyderabad (HYD): IX — daily
  • Chennai (MAA): IX — daily
  • Ahmedabad (AMD): IX — daily
  • Amritsar (ATQ): IX — regular
  • Pune (PNQ): IX 283 / IX 284 — 3x weekly (from December 2025)
  • Guwahati (GAU): IX — weekly (Fridays, from August 2026)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many destinations does Air India Express serve from UAE?
Air India Express serves over 20 Indian cities from the UAE, operating from Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and other Gulf airports. It has the widest UAE–India network of any Indian carrier.
What is Air India Express airline code?
Air India Express uses the IATA code IX and is a wholly-owned low-cost subsidiary of Air India. Flight numbers start with IX followed by 3 digits (e.g., IX 341 Dubai–Kochi).
Is Air India Express better than IndiGo for UAE–India flights?
Both are excellent low-cost options. Air India Express typically has more UAE route choices and is part of the Air India group. IndiGo has strong on-time performance and a large fleet. Compare fares on offlinebooking.com for your specific route and date.
What baggage is allowed on Air India Express?
Air India Express allows 7 kg cabin baggage free. Check-in baggage (15 kg, 20 kg or 25 kg) is available as a paid add-on at booking.
Which terminal does Air India Express use in Dubai?
Air India Express uses Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

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