If flight alerts are your love language, India’s airline network has some exciting news for you. From new Middle Eastern links to beachy Southeast Asian
getaways, 2025 is turning out to be a golden year for Indian travellers. Here are all the new direct flights from India you need to know about:
Air India Express: Bengaluru → Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuwait
Air India Express is turning Bengaluru into a Middle Eastern gateway with new direct flights to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Kuwait. Services to Jeddah start October 26, 2025, while Riyadh and Kuwait flights take off October 27, 2025. Fares start at ₹13,500 for Riyadh, ₹19,500 for Jeddah, and ₹13,600 for Kuwait. These routes are perfect for expats, business travellers, and pilgrims heading to Umrah, offering quicker travel times and no layovers.
IndiGo: Delhi → Hanoi
IndiGo is stepping up its Southeast Asia game with a daily flight from Delhi to Hanoi launching December 20, 2025. This route connects travellers directly to Vietnam’s vibrant culture, bustling markets, and coffee-fuelled streets, meeting growing demand for both leisure and business travel in the region.
IndiGo: Mumbai → Phuket & Mumbai → Singapore
The airline is also enhancing its Mumbai connections to Southeast Asia, with more flights and upgraded aircraft on the popular Mumbai–Phuket and Mumbai–Singapore routes. Beach escapes, urban adventures, or business trips in the region are now more seamless, thanks to these boosted services.
Air India: Delhi → Manila
The Philippines is now within easier reach for Indian travellers, thanks to direct flights from Delhi to Manila starting October 1, 2025. Combined with visa-free entry for Indians (up to 14 days), this route opens doors for tropical getaways, adventure tourism, and a growing number of leisure travellers exploring the Philippines’ beaches and cities.
Air India Express: India → Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
For beach lovers and adventure seekers, direct charter flights to Phu Quoc Island will begin December 9, 2025, operated by Air India Express in partnership with MakeMyTrip. Previously an 8-hour journey via connections, the new 5-hour flight makes Vietnam’s scenic island more accessible than ever for Indian travellers.
IndiGo: Kolkata → Siem Reap, Cambodia
IndiGo has become the first Indian carrier to launch direct flights to Cambodia, with services from Kolkata to Siem Reap starting November 13, 2025. Operating thrice weekly (Mon, Thu, Sat), this route connects passengers to the gateway of the world-famous Angkor Wat temple complex, ideal for culture buffs and history enthusiasts.
IndiGo: Delhi → Guangzhou & Kolkata → Guangzhou, China
After a five-year hiatus, direct flights between India and China are back. IndiGo will operate daily Delhi–Guangzhou flights from November 10, 2025, and Kolkata–Guangzhou flights from October 26, 2025. This new connectivity supports business travellers, students, and anyone keen on exploring China’s booming cities.
IndiGo: Mumbai → Copenhagen, Denmark
IndiGo is expanding into Europe with a new Mumbai–Copenhagen route, marking its first direct service to Scandinavia. Operated thrice weekly on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the flight offers dual-class seating and connects Indian travellers directly to Denmark’s capital, opening up access to Nordic culture, tourism, and business opportunities.
