Air India Express

Q: What are Air India Express's airline codes?

Air India Express's IATA code is IX , its ICAO code is AXB , and its callsign is EXPRESS INDIA .

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Air India Express is the low-cost airline of the Air India group, flying across India and to the Gulf, South Asia and Southeast Asia. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, fare types, baggage, check-in, Maharaja Club and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 65
Destinations: DEL, BLR, BOM
Hubs

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The airline

About Air India Express

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Air India Express before travel.

Official name: Air India Express Limited
Callsign: EXPRESS INDIA
Country: India
Founded: 2005 (first flight on 29 April 2005)
Parent company: Air India Limited (Tata group)
Head office: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: Maharaja Club (Air India's loyalty program)
Official website: airindiaexpress.com

Air India Express is an Indian low-cost airline, run by Air India Express Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India Limited in the Tata group. It started flying on 29 April 2005 and is headquartered in Gurugram, near Delhi. In October 2024 it merged with AIX Connect, the former AirAsia India. Air India Express is not a member of an airline alliance.

Its main hubs are Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kochi, with further bases in Kerala and other Indian cities. The airline serves 65 destinations, 49 in India and 16 abroad, with flights across India and to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Singapore and Thailand.

The fleet of about 106 aircraft is made up of Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 jets and Airbus A320ceo, A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

Network

Where Air India Express flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some Air India Express flights are also sold with an Air India (AI) flight number; check the "operated by" line when you book.

India

Domestic flights link 49 Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Kochi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Pune and Guwahati. Aurangabad, Coimbatore, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Madurai and Tirupati joined the network on 1 September 2026.

Gulf and West Asia

Flights from cities across India to Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, and to Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah and Riyadh.

Southeast Asia

Routes from India to Singapore, Bangkok and Phuket.

Aircraft

Air India Express fleet

Air India Express flies a narrow-body fleet of Boeing 737 and Airbus A320-family aircraft. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Boeing 737 MAX 8

Most of the fleet, with up to 189 seats, used on domestic and international routes.

Boeing 737-800

Up to 189 seats, on routes across India and to the Gulf.

Airbus A320ceo, A320neo and A321neo

Airbus aircraft with 180 to 192 seats, mainly on domestic routes.

On board

Air India Express cabin classes

Most Air India Express flights have a single economy cabin, and fares are sold as products with different baggage, seat, meal and change options. What each fare includes depends on the route, so check the conditions before you buy.

Lite

Cabin baggage only. Checked baggage, seats and meals can be added.

Value

Includes a checked baggage allowance. Seats and meals can be added.

Flex

Includes a larger checked allowance, a free standard or prime seat, a snack and unlimited date changes.

Business (Biz)

Wider business seats on selected aircraft, with a larger checked allowance, meals and priority services.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Air India Express baggage allowances depend on the fare and the route. Your booking confirmation shows the exact allowance.

Cabin baggage

On domestic flights, one piece of up to 7 kg, including a laptop or personal item, with a maximum size of 56 x 36 x 23 cm including handles and wheels.

Checked baggage

Lite fares include no checked baggage. Other fares include an allowance that depends on fare, and international routes, especially to the Gulf, usually have higher allowances than domestic flights.

Special items

Sports equipment, musical instruments and other special items follow separate rules. Check the official Air India Express baggage FAQs before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Web check-in on airindiaexpress.com or the Air India Express app opens 14 days before departure. Airport check-in counters open 3 hours before departure and close 60 minutes before departure (75 minutes for international flights from Delhi). Boarding gates close 25 minutes before departure.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal, as domestic and international flights use different terminals at several Indian airports.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app; web check-in closes 2 hours before departure.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, immigration. Be at the gate at least 30 minutes before departure.

Lounges

Air India Express sells lounge access at selected domestic airports in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi and Goa, through a partner lounge voucher that can be added to a booking. Maharaja Club tier lounge benefits do not currently apply on Air India Express flights. Check the lounge location and conditions before you travel.

Loyalty program

Air India Express is part of Maharaja Club, Air India's loyalty program. Since 22 May 2026, members earn Maharaja Points and Tier Points on Air India Express flights by adding their membership number to the booking, and can redeem points for Air India Express award flights through Air India's website and app. Travelers can choose instead to earn NeuCoins with Tata NeuPass on a booking. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Air India Express's official services:

Air India Express website

airindiaexpress.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Air India Express app

Available for iOS and Android, with booking, check-in and mobile boarding passes

Where you land

Air India Express airports

Air India Express connects most of its network through Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai. Terminals differ between domestic and international flights at several Indian airports, so check the terminal on your boarding pass before you book a transfer.

Indira Gandhi International Airport Hub

DEL · Delhi

A main hub for domestic routes across northern and eastern India and for international flights. Domestic flights use Terminal 1 and international flights use Terminal 3.