Mangaluru : Mangaluru International Airport will offer passengers from the region improved connectivity to Southeast Asia, with the introduction of a direct flight to Singapore by Air India Express. From January 21, 2025, onwards, Singapore will become the first international destination that any airline will operate from Mangaluru, apart from the Middle East and Saudi Arabia.

Air India Express has also introduced additional direct flights to Delhi and Pune. The city will reconnect to Pune with Air India Express introducing a new flight to the IT hub in Maharashtra from January 2, 2025. IndiGo operated weekly three flights to Pune in the summer schedule. The airline will offer additional flight to Delhi from February 1, 2025, to go with the daily flight that IndiGo is already operating in the evening. With Air India Express’ new route offering, Delhi will have connectivity during morning and evening, a move which will immensely help business travellers.

“We are excited that Air India Express has announced new direct flights to three destinations from Mangaluru. The routes will enhance connectivity and support economic and cultural exchange between people in these regions. We look forward to welcoming passengers and offering them a seamless travel experience,” said a spokesperson for Mangaluru International Airport Limited.

Air India Express Delhi to Mangaluru Flight IX 2768 6.40am 9.35am Daily, Mangaluru Delhi Flight IX 1552 6.40am 9.35am. Air India Express Mangaluru Singapore Flight IX 862 5.55am (IST) 1.25pm (local)* Tuesday/Friday Singapore Mangaluru Flight IX 861 2.25pm (local)* 4,55pm (IST) Air India Express Mangaluru Pune Flight IX 2256 8am 9.25am Saturday. Pune Mangaluru Flight IX 2257 9.55am 11.40am. Air India Express Mangaluru Pune Flight IX 2236, 6.30pm 8pm Saturday. Pune Mangaluru Flight IX 2237 8.35pm 10.05pm *Local – Singapore Time