Air India Express to launch Bengaluru-Kathmandu flight tomorrow

Bengaluru: Air India Express is launching direct flights between Bengaluru and Kathmandu on June 1. 

The flight will depart from Bengaluru at 5.05 am and land in Kathmandu at 8.05 am (local time). The return flight will take off at 9.05 am (local time) and arrive in Bengaluru at 12.25 pm, according to a news release. 

Bookings are open on the airline's website (airindiaexpress.com) and booking channels. Inaugural fares start at Rs 8,000 for Xpress Lite and Rs 8,500 for Xpress Value. 

Kathmandu will be Air India Express’ 55th destination. 

Air India Express operates over 450 weekly flights from Bengaluru, connecting 31 cities in India and three overseas, the release added.