Air India Express to Become First Airline to Directly Connect Guwahati with Dubai, Abu Dhabi - Check Schedule

Air India Express is set to become the first airline to connect northeast India directly to West Asia after it announced the launch of direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Guwahati-Dubai flight will start on August 4, while services on the Guwahati-Abu Dhabi route will commence on August 7, the company said in a statement.Air India Express said that these new routes mark a significant milestone in expanding international travel options and strengthening global connectivity for the Northeastern region.Guwahati, widely regarded as the gateway to Northeast India, is one of the largest stations in the Air India Express network with around 120 weekly flights."The launch of direct services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi marks the airline's

first international operations from the city, providing convenient access to two of the UAE's leading economic and travel hubs," said the low-cost carrier of Air India.

Schedule effective from August 04, 2026 (all timings are local)
Departure	Arrival	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Frequency
Guwahati	Dubai	12:25	16:10	Tue
Dubai	Guwahati	17:10	00:25	Tue
Schedule effective from August 07, 2026 (all timings are local)
Guwahati	Abu Dhabi	11:30	15:15	Fri
Abu Dhabi	Guwahati	16:15	23:30	Fri

The new routes are expected to support tourism, trade and cultural exchange, while bringing Northeast India closer to key global markets and opportunities, it added.The Guwahati-Dubai flight will operate on every Tuesday and the Guwahati-Abu Dhabi flight will run on every Friday, the company said.