Air India launches first nonstop flight Delhi to Osaka in February 2027
Air India starts four weekly nonstop flights from Delhi to Osaka in February, boosting Japan's appeal.
Air India will start flying nonstop from New Delhi to Osaka starting February 2, 2027. The flights run four times each week.
Osaka will be Air India's second Japanese city. The first is Tokyo's Haneda.
Travelers can fly into Osaka and out of Tokyo, or vice versa. They won't have to backtrack hundreds of miles.
Boeing 787-8 planes will carry the flights. They have 18 business-class beds and 241 economy seats.
Indian visitors to Japan jumped 35 percent in 2025. That's more than 315,000 people.
People want to see Japan's culture. Companies are also building stronger ties between the two countries.
- 315,000
- Indian visitors to Japan in 2025
- Four times weekly
- Flight frequency from Delhi
- February 2, 2027
- Launch date
- Boeing 787-8
- Aircraft type
Why it mattersIt's easier for Indian tourists to explore Japan's Golden Route. Multi-city trips are now simpler.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet; could matter if Australian travel agents promote the route flexibility to clients planning Japan trips.
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