NEW DELHI, 3 August 2026: Air India Express commenced operations on Saturday from Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, with the launch of two daily flights to Delhi and a daily flight to Mumbai, strengthening connectivity from Madhya Pradesh’s capital.
The inaugural flight to Delhi departed Raja Bhoj Airport at 1245 and arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 1415. The first flight to Mumbai departed Bhopal at 1340 and landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 1525.
Bookings for these flights are open on airindiaexpress.com, the Air India Express mobile app, and other major booking channels.
Air India Express recently strengthened Madhya Pradesh’s international connectivity by launching direct flights between Indore and Abu Dhabi. With the commencement of services from Bhopal, the airline now operates around 55 weekly flights across Bhopal, Gwalior, and Indore.
Beyond enhancing connectivity to support tourism, trade, and economic growth, Air India Express continues to celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage through its Tales of India initiative. Madhya Pradesh is proudly represented on the airline’s Boeing 737-8 aircraft, VT-BXQ and VT-BXY, featuring tail art inspired by the state’s iconic Bagh hand-block printing tradition and Chanderi handwoven textile, respectively.
(Source: Air India Express)
