Lakshadweep, Pune, Ras Al Khaimah in winter schedule of Mangaluru International Airport
Mangaluru International Airport will add new domestic and international flights and expand passenger services in its winter schedule starting late October 2026.
Reported by The Hindu — Mangalore city · context written by Hushread
In brief
- Mangaluru International Airport will increase weekly flights from 181 to 195 in its winter schedule.
- Fly91 will launch new daily domestic flights to Agatti (Lakshadweep) and Pune, adding 14 weekly services.
- Air India Express will restart thrice-weekly flights to Hyderabad and introduce a new route to Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
- International weekly flights will rise from 48 to 59, with increased frequencies to Gulf destinations like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Bahrain.
- The airport is also expanding food and retail options, now offering 20 food outlets and 23 retail stores for travelers.
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Mangaluru airport announces expanded winter schedule with new flights and services
The Hindu ↗What happened
Mangaluru International Airport announced an expanded winter schedule beginning in the last week of October 2026. The airport will see a net addition of 14 weekly flights, with new domestic and international routes and increased frequencies on existing sectors.
Fly91 will start daily flights to Agatti in Lakshadweep and Pune, while Air India Express will resume flights to Hyderabad and launch a new international service to Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE. The airport will also see more flights to major Gulf destinations.
Why it matters
These changes will benefit travelers by providing more flight options and improved connectivity from Mangaluru to both domestic and international destinations. The increased number of flights and destinations can make travel more convenient for business and leisure passengers in the region.
The airport's expansion of food and retail outlets also aims to enhance the overall passenger experience, making the airport more attractive for both local and connecting travelers.
How we got here
Mangaluru International Airport has seen steady growth in passenger demand and airline interest, especially for routes connecting to the Gulf region and major Indian cities. The airport's partners, including Air India Express and IndiGo, are responding to this demand by adding new routes and increasing flight frequencies.
The introduction of new services and enhanced amenities reflects the airport's efforts to strengthen its position as a key travel hub in southern India.
What happens next
Travelers can expect the new schedule and expanded services to begin in the last week of October 2026. It will be important to watch how the increased capacity and new routes affect passenger traffic and whether further expansions are announced in response to demand.