New Delhi, 4 May 2026: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, today announced the launch of direct flights connecting Gwalior with Delhi. The first flight, inaugurated virtually by Honourable Union Minister of Communications and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Priya Mehra, Chief of Governance & Strategic Acquisitions, Akasa Air departed from Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport at 11:50 hrs and arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 13:10 hrs.
The launch was marked by a special ceremony at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport to commemorate the first flight, a ceremonial lamp was lit in the presence of by Shri Pradyum Singh Tomar, District President, Gwalior, representatives from Akasa Air, alongside leadership members from Gwalior Airport. The first passenger was felicitated with a special boarding pass followed by a celebratory cake
cutting ceremony.
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. Since its inception, Akasa Air has redefined flying in India with its multiple industry-first and customer-friendly offerings. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in the majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the go. Café Akasa, the airline’s onboard meal service, offers an assortment of healthy and delectable meals, including festive menus and industry-first options such as Kombucha, to offer customers an indulgent gourmet experience in the skies. Akasa Air offers over 25+ ancillary products to deliver on its promise of exceptional customer service, such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa Holidays, which offer personalisation that is second to none. Consistently enhancing the cabin experience for its customers, Akasa has launched several industry-firsts such as SkyScore by Akasa, SkyLights and QuietFlights.
Flight schedule:
| Flt.
Number |
From | Departure
Time |
To | Arrival Time | Operating
Days |
Non
stop/ Through |
| Commences 04th May 2026 | ||||||
| QP1572 | Delhi | 0920hrs | Gwalior | 1040hrs | Monday,
Wednesday, Friday |
Non
stop |
| QP 1573 | Gwalior | 1150 hrs | Delhi | 1310hrs | Monday,
Wednesday, Friday |
Non
stop |
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 27 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 26 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, 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 38 737 MAX aircraft, which deliver superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions.
