Air India plans four weekly flights to Kansai International Airport. The route is announced for February 2027, not already operating.
Air India announced on October 15 that non-stop Delhi–Osaka services will begin on February 2, 2027. The airline plans to use a Boeing 787-8 with 18 Business Class and 241 Economy Class seats, according to its official release.
Announced flight schedule
| Flight | Route | Departure | Arrival | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI360 | Delhi–Osaka | 22:50 | 09:50, next day | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday |
| AI359 | Osaka–Delhi | 11:50 | 18:20 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
Osaka will be the airline’s second destination in Japan after Tokyo Haneda. Air India says bookings are being progressively opened through its website, app, contact centre, ticket offices and agents.
What is useful about the announcement?
The airline says passengers can consider itineraries arriving in Osaka and returning from Tokyo, or the reverse. Such a plan should still be compared with a return journey through one airport: a different arrival and departure city also means arranging the journey between those cities.
A checklist before booking
- Search for your exact dates: a four-times-weekly service is not a daily flight.
- Notice the next-day arrival on the outbound journey when arranging accommodation.
- Compare the full price, baggage allowance, seat charges and change conditions.
- Check passport and entry requirements separately through official channels.
- Leave adequate time for any connecting flight or onward ground journey.
These are general planning suggestions. The announcement does not guarantee a particular fare, visa, connection or hotel arrangement.
What remains to be checked?
Travellers should verify the operating schedule and availability on their intended dates before making related non-refundable purchases. The important date is February 2, 2027: this is a forward schedule announcement, not evidence that the route is already carrying passengers.
Source: Air India’s October 15 announcement. Timetable information is presented as announced, rather than a guarantee that schedules cannot change.
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