Air India Express will launch direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai from August 4 and to Abu Dhabi from August 7, becoming the first airline to directly link Northeast India with West Asia. The new routes, operating weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, aim to boost tourism, trade and cultural exchange while enhancing global connectivity for the region.
Air India Express on Thursday announced the launch of direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with West Asia.
The Guwahati-Dubai flight will start on August 4, while services on the Guwahati-Abu Dhabi route will commence on August 7, the company said in a statement.
1 June 2026
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Air India Express said that these new routes mark a significant milestone in expanding international travel options and strengthening global connectivity for the Northeastern region.
Guwahati, widely regarded as the gateway to Northeast India, is one of the largest stations in the Air India Express network with around 120 weekly flights.
"The launch of direct services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi marks the airline's first international operations from the city, providing convenient access to two of the UAE's leading economic and travel hubs," said the low-cost carrier of Air India.
The new routes are expected to support tourism, trade and cultural exchange, while bringing Northeast India closer to key global markets and opportunities, it added.
The Guwahati-Dubai flight will operate on every Tuesday and the Guwahati-Abu Dhabi flight will run on every Friday, the company said.
