Air India and Air India Express are ramping up operations to Patna with a massive 166 additional weekly flights, addressing the surge in travel demand during the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja. Operating from October 15 to November 3, 2025, the expanded schedule significantly strengthens connectivity between Patna and India’s major hubs – Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru – ensuring seamless access for travellers across leisure, corporate, and MICE segments.
Air India will operate 38 extra weekly flights on each route connecting Patna with Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, totaling 114 additional services. Complementing this, Air India Express will add 26 flights weekly on Delhi-Patna and Bengaluru-Patna routes, contributing 52 flights during peak travel weeks. These additions come atop Air India’s existing 42 weekly flights from Delhi and Mumbai and Air India Express’s 14 weekly services from Delhi and Bengaluru, resulting in unprecedented frequency and flexibility for passengers.
For MICE planners, business travellers, and event delegates, this expansion is a game-changer. The enhanced connectivity not only reduces travel friction but also ensures reliable options for attending conferences, corporate events, and large-scale gatherings in Patna. With smooth onward connections via Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, delegates can reach key Indian cities and major international destinations in the Middle East and Europe efficiently, enhancing operational efficiency and scheduling flexibility.
The surge in services is strategically designed to ease congestion on high-demand routes, providing travellers with more options and greater convenience during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. By aligning capacity with demand, both Air India and Air India Express are enabling smoother festive travel experiences, whether for family visits, corporate engagements, or MICE participation.
Bookings for the additional flights are now open across official platforms, including the Air India and Air India Express websites, mobile apps, 24×7 contact centres, airport ticketing offices, and authorised travel agents. Travellers and event planners are encouraged to secure seats early to leverage this enhanced schedule and ensure seamless travel during the festive season.
With this strategic network expansion, Air India and Air India Express are redefining festive-season air travel to Patna, making it easier than ever to connect, convene, and celebrate.
