Akasa Air

Q: What are Akasa Air's airline codes?

Akasa Air's IATA code is QP , its ICAO code is AKJ , and its callsign is AKASA AIR .

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Akasa Air is an Indian low-cost airline based in Mumbai that flies an all-Boeing 737 MAX fleet. This guide covers its bases, network, fleet, cabin, baggage, check-in, Akasa Elevate and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 36
Destinations: BOM, BLR
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The airline

About Akasa Air

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

Official name: SNV Aviation Private Limited (operating as Akasa Air)
Callsign: AKASA AIR
Country: India
Founded: 2021 (first commercial flight August 7, 2022)
Head office: Mumbai, India
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: Akasa Elevate
Official website: akasaair.com

Akasa Air is an Indian low-cost airline operated by SNV Aviation Private Limited and headquartered in Mumbai. The company was founded in 2021 and flew its first commercial flight on August 7, 2022, from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. It is not a member of an airline alliance.

Akasa Air's main bases are Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai and Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, and it also operates a growing number of flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport. Its network covers 36 destinations: 29 cities in India and seven international destinations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, including Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuwait City, Phuket and Hanoi.

The fleet is made up of 42 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with more 737 MAX jets on order.

Network

Where Akasa Air flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Check the current schedule on akasaair.com before you book.

India

29 domestic destinations, linking Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Navi Mumbai with cities such as Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Goa, Lucknow, Varanasi, Srinagar and Guwahati. Jaipur and Udaipur join the network in October 2026.

Middle East

Flights from India to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh and Kuwait City.

Southeast Asia

Flights to Phuket in Thailand, and four weekly flights between Mumbai and Hanoi in Vietnam.

Aircraft

Akasa Air fleet

Akasa Air flies an all-Boeing 737 MAX fleet of 42 aircraft, with further 737 MAX deliveries scheduled over the coming years. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Boeing 737 MAX 8

The core of the fleet, used on domestic and international routes in a single-class economy layout.

Boeing 737 MAX 8-200

A higher-capacity version of the 737 MAX 8 and the type of most recent deliveries.

Boeing 737 MAX 10

On order for future delivery.

On board

Akasa Air cabin classes

Akasa Air operates a single economy cabin on every flight. Seat selection, meals and extra baggage are sold as add-ons, and what is included depends on the fare.

Economy

Standard economy seating on all aircraft. Newer 737 MAX aircraft have seats with a four-inch recline, and USB charging ports are fitted on most aircraft.

Seat selection

Seats can be chosen at booking or during check-in. Check the seat map for the options on your flight.

Café Akasa

Akasa Air's onboard meal service, with meals, snacks and drinks that can be pre-booked with your ticket.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Akasa Air baggage allowances depend on the fare, the route and whether the flight is domestic or international.

Carry-on

Passengers can bring cabin baggage on board within the size and weight limits shown for their fare. Limits depend on fare; check them during booking.

Checked baggage

Checked baggage allowances depend on fare and route, and extra baggage can be added to a booking.

Special items

Pets, sports equipment, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Akasa Air website before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Web check-in on akasaair.com or the Akasa Air app opens 48 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure. On international flights, travelers must also visit the airport check-in counter for document verification and a printed boarding pass.

1 Confirm
Confirm the airport and terminal, especially in Mumbai, where Akasa Air also flies from Navi Mumbai.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for international destinations.
3 Check in
Check in online with your booking reference and last name as soon as check-in opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the e-boarding pass to your phone or print it. International travelers collect a printed boarding pass at the counter.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, immigration.

Lounges

Akasa Air flies a single economy cabin and does not advertise lounges of its own. Some airport lounges in India accept other access programs or sell entry separately; check with the lounge before you travel.

Loyalty program

Akasa Elevate is Akasa Air's loyalty program, launched in 2026. Members earn points on Akasa Air flights and on add-ons bought from the airline, and the program has several membership tiers with benefits that grow with each level. Program rules change, so check your account on akasaair.com for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

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

Akasa Air website

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

Akasa Air app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and trip updates

Where you land

Akasa Air airports

In Mumbai, Akasa Air flies from both Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI). Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Hub

BOM · Mumbai

Akasa Air's home base and the starting point for most of its international routes. Since August 1, 2026, all Akasa Air flights in Mumbai use Terminal 2.

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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Hub

BLR · Bengaluru

A main base in southern India with domestic routes across the country and international flights.

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Zayed International Airport

AUH · Abu Dhabi

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Cochin International Airport

COK · Kochi

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Indira Gandhi International Airport

DEL · Delhi

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Hamad International Airport

DOH · Doha

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Noi Bai International Airport

HAN · Hanoi

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Phuket International Airport

HKT · Phuket

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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

HYD · Hyderabad

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King Abdulaziz International Airport

JED · Jeddah

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Chennai International Airport

MAA · Chennai

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Other bases

Akasa Air also operates a growing number of domestic flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport, and runs frequent flights from Delhi.

Ground transport

Airport transportation for Akasa Air passengers

Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.

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Questions

Akasa Air FAQs

What are Akasa Air's airline codes?

Akasa Air's IATA code is QP, its ICAO code is AKJ, and its callsign is AKASA AIR.

What are Akasa Air's main bases?

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). Akasa Air also flies from Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Is Akasa Air part of an airline alliance?

No. Akasa Air is not a member of oneworld, SkyTeam or Star Alliance.

What is Akasa Air's frequent-flyer program?

Akasa Elevate.

Which terminal does Akasa Air use in Mumbai?

Since August 1, 2026, all Akasa Air flights at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport use Terminal 2. Flights from Navi Mumbai use Navi Mumbai International Airport, so check your ticket before travel.

Does Akasa Air fly to Jeddah?

Yes. Jeddah is one of Akasa Air's international destinations, with flights from India.

Does Akasa Air fly to Delhi?

Yes. Akasa Air flies to Delhi, with several daily flights between Delhi and Mumbai.

Does Akasa Air fly to Chennai?

Yes. Chennai is part of Akasa Air's domestic network.

Does Akasa Air fly outside India?

Yes. Akasa Air flies to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuwait City, Phuket and Hanoi.

When does Akasa Air web check-in open?

Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure. International travelers must still visit the check-in counter for document verification.

Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Akasa Air?

No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Akasa Air.

Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.

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