Air India Express to Launch Winter Oman-Kerala Routes
The airline will begin its new winter flight schedule between Oman and Kerala on October 25, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Middle East
Live Poll
Do you trust that seasonal flight schedules will remain consistent for your travel plans?
Starting October 25, 2026, Air India Express will operate a new winter flight schedule connecting Oman to four cities in Kerala. The service will link Muscat and Salalah to Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur.
Why it matters
The new schedule facilitates travel between these key hubs through March 2027, offering expanded connectivity for passengers flying between the two regions. Travelers are advised to confirm specific flight details due to potential adjustments throughout the season.
The airline serves four Kerala destinations with specific departures, such as Muscat to Thiruvananthapuram at 11.25 pm and Salalah to Kochi at 4.40 am. Kochi to Salalah return flights are scheduled for 11.15 am on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The players
Air India Express
This airline operates as a low-cost subsidiary of the larger Air India group, focusing on regional connectivity across South Asia and the Middle East.
The details
Routes operate from Muscat and Salalah to Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur on varying days of the week. Passengers are encouraged to verify current timings on the official airline website as individual flight days and hours may shift throughout the winter.
Timeline
The winter flight schedule commences on October 25, 2026.
Special adjustments to Kochi return flight timings occur in November 2026.
The winter flight schedule remains in effect until March 27, 2027.
Travel Outlook
This winter schedule follows the standard International Air Transport Association seasonal programming cycle used by major carriers to manage global capacity. Such adjustments are routine for airlines managing fluctuating travel demand between Middle Eastern hubs and Indian state destinations.
Travelers should check the airline website before booking to confirm departure times, as specific flight days may be subject to change. Passengers with return flights from Kochi should specifically note that timings will be modified during November 2026.
The takeaway
Travelers can rely on this schedule for transit between Oman and Kerala through the end of March 2027. It is recommended to monitor booking portals regularly for real-time updates to flight availability and any seasonal schedule shifts.
Further reading
For more information on regional transit, visit our Middle East travel section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by English.
Live Poll
Do you trust that seasonal flight schedules will remain consistent for your travel plans?
