Akasa Air enters Rajasthan with Jaipur flights; Udaipur service starts October 15
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Akasa Air began daily Jaipur flights to Mumbai and Bengaluru on October 11, 2026, its first Rajasthan city; Udaipur joins on October 15.
What Happened
Akasa Air began flying to Rajasthan on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting daily non-stop flights between Jaipur and both Mumbai and Bengaluru. Jaipur is the airline's first station in the state. A second Rajasthan city, Udaipur, joins its network on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with flights to the same two metros. The two launches, five days apart, give the carrier a foothold in one of India's busiest leisure travel states just as the festive and winter tourist season begins.
Key Facts
- Akasa Air started daily non-stop Jaipur-Mumbai and Jaipur-Bengaluru flights on October 11, 2026.
- Jaipur is Akasa's first destination in Rajasthan.
- Udaipur flights to Mumbai and Bengaluru begin on October 15, 2026.
- The Udaipur launch was first announced in June and the Jaipur launch in July.
- Published schedules show Bengaluru-Udaipur and Mumbai-Udaipur services operating from the first day, with morning departures from both metros.
- The additions come at the start of Rajasthan's peak season for leisure and wedding travel, which runs through the cooler months.
Why It Matters
Rajasthan's cities draw domestic travellers from across the country, and Mumbai and Bengaluru are two of the biggest sources of that traffic. Until now, Akasa passengers flying to Jaipur or Udaipur had to choose another airline. With two Rajasthan cities added within a week, the carrier now competes directly on routes that see heavy demand from holidaymakers, wedding parties and business travellers.
More seats on a route usually help travellers in two ways. There are more departure times to choose from, and an extra carrier tends to add pressure on fares, especially in busy periods when seats sell out. How much fares move will depend on demand and on how other airlines respond, and early fares on new routes often reflect introductory pricing rather than a lasting level.
For Jaipur and Udaipur, direct links to two large metros support the hotels, heritage properties, guides and taxi operators that rely on visitors. Udaipur in particular has become a sought-after destination for weddings and short breaks, and direct flights from the south make a weekend trip from Bengaluru more practical. The launches also show how India's airlines are extending beyond the busiest trunk routes to well-known tourist cities, where leisure demand peaks between October and March.
| Akasa Air in Rajasthan | Start date | Connected to |
|---|---|---|
| Jaipur | October 11, 2026 | Mumbai and Bengaluru, daily non-stop |
| Udaipur | October 15, 2026 | Mumbai and Bengaluru |
Impact
Short-term: Travellers from Mumbai and Bengaluru heading to Jaipur or Udaipur this festive season have another non-stop option, with Udaipur bookings opening onto a fresh schedule from October 15.
Long-term: A steady new carrier on these routes could help Rajasthan's tourism economy attract more short-break and wedding travel from western and southern India.
Who is affected: Leisure and business travellers on the Jaipur and Udaipur routes, hotels and tourism businesses in both cities, and competing airlines on the same sectors.
Key Takeaway
Akasa Air has entered Rajasthan with daily Jaipur flights from October 11 and adds Udaipur on October 15, linking both tourist cities directly to Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Questions and Answers
When did Akasa Air start flying to Jaipur?
Akasa Air began daily non-stop flights between Jaipur and Mumbai, and between Jaipur and Bengaluru, on October 11, 2026. Jaipur is its first destination in Rajasthan.
When do Akasa Air's Udaipur flights begin?
The Udaipur service starts on October 15, 2026, with flights connecting the city to Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Which cities can I fly to Jaipur or Udaipur from on Akasa Air?
At launch, both Jaipur and Udaipur are connected to Mumbai and Bengaluru. Travellers from other cities would need to connect through one of these two hubs.
What are the fares on the new routes?
No launch fares for these routes have been published in the reports so far. Prices vary with demand and booking date, so travellers should check the airline's booking site directly.
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