Mangaluru International Airport expands flight network for winter schedule

Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) is set to expand its flight network under the upcoming winter schedule, increasing weekly flight movements from 181 to 195. This represents a net addition of 14 weekly services designed to boost both domestic and international connectivity.

On the domestic front, Fly91 will introduce two daily routes connecting Mangaluru with Agatti and Pune. Air India Express will also operate three weekly flights to Hyderabad using Boeing 737-8 aircraft, while IndiGo is expected to increase frequencies on the Mumbai route. Air India Express will further enhance connectivity to Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

International connectivity will see a significant boost, particularly in the Gulf sector. Air India Express will resume services to Kuwait and introduce Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates as a new destination. The airline will also increase flight frequencies to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Dubai. Consequently, Air India Express’s international departures from Mangaluru are expected to rise from 34 to 45 per week, with total international departures across all airlines increasing from 48 to 59 weekly services.