Akasa Air forays into Rajasthan; commences operations from Jaipur

National, October 11, 2026: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced operations from Jaipur, connecting it with Mumbai and Bengaluru with daily direct flights. The maiden flight on 11th October 2026 departed Jaipur International Airport at 1130hrs, arriving at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru at 1400 hrs. The route marks Akasa Air’s entry in the state of Rajasthan, offering enhanced travel options to key metropolitan hubs, while enabling greater inbound connectivity to Rajasthan for business and leisure travel. The airline will also commence operations from Udaipur starting 15th October 2026, progressively building its presence in Rajasthan, enhancing access to the state’s key tourism and commercial centres.

 

To commemorate the launch, a ceremonial lamp was lit at Jaipur International Airport in the presence of Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, along with the leadership of Jaipur International Airport. A special boarding pass was presented to the first passenger on the inaugural flight.

Commenting on the occasion, Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “Since inception, we have been focused on building a robust network that serves the breadth of India’s travel demand. Rajasthan is a natural extension of that strategy. Jaipur has a mature and diversified travel market, and connecting it with Mumbai and Bengaluru allows us to serve strong traffic flows across multiple segments. As we build greater depth in the state, our focus will remain on building meaningful connectivity, offering customers greater choice, and delivering the warm, dependable and seamless Akasa Experience.”

The launch underscores Akasa Air’s commitment to building a comprehensive, demand-led network across India by strengthening connectivity between major metropolitan centres and high-potential regional markets.

 

Flight schedule

 

Flt. Number	From	Departure Time*	To	Arrival Time*	Operating Days	Type of service
Commences 11th October 2026
QP 1153	Mumbai	0910hrs	Jaipur	1110hrs	Daily	Non-stop
QP 1154	Jaipur	1200hrs	Mumbai	1355hrs		Non-stop
QP 1529	Bengaluru	0820hrs	Jaipur	1050hrs		Non-stop
QP 1530	Jaipur	1130hrs	Bengaluru	1400hrs		Non-stop

 

The Akasa Experience 

 

Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and comes with USB ports in the majority of aircraft. Café Akasa, the airline’s onboard meal service, offers an assortment of healthy and delectable meals. Pets on Akasa allows customers to travel with their pets in the cabin or to carry them in cargo. Akasa Air offers over 25+ ancillary products such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa Holidays, to deliver on its promise of exceptional customer service. Consistently enhancing the cabin experience for its customers, Akasa has launched several industry-firsts such as SkyScore by Akasa, SkyLights and QuietFlights. Akasa Air has introduced its safety instruction card and onboard menu card in Braille for people with visual impairment. 

 

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About Akasa Air:  

 

Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares - all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians. 

 

Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational  efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over  31  million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with  30  domestic and  seven  international cities, namely  Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Kozhikode, Navi Mumbai, Dibrugarh, Noida, Udaipur, Jaipur, Visakhapatnam, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait City (Kuwait), Phuket (Thailand), and Hanoi (Vietnam). 

 

With a clear focus on sustained, long-term growth, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel-efficient LEAP-1B engines. It currently operates 43 737 MAX aircraft, which deliver superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. The aircraft also has a quieter cabin with 40 per cent less noise, fulfilling the airline's promise of being an environmentally progressive company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies. 

 

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