Air India will launch four weekly non-stop flights between Delhi and Osaka, Japan, from February 2027. (Image generated using AI)Delhi-Osaka Air India direct flights: Air India will launch four weekly non-stop flights between Delhi and Osaka from next year, becoming the only airline to operate directly on the route. The new service will further strengthen air connectivity between India and Japan amid growing demand for travel between the two countries.The airline will operate the new flights using its Boeing 787-8 aircraft, connecting Delhi with Osaka’s Kansai International Airport. The service will expand Air India’s presence in Japan, where it currently operates flights to Tokyo.Air India to operate 4 weekly Delhi-Osaka flightsThe new service will begin on February 2, 2027. Flight AI360 will operate from Delhi to Osaka, while the return service, AI359, will connect Osaka with Delhi.The Delhi-Osaka flight will depart at 10:50 pm and arrive in Osaka at 9:50 am the following day. The return flight will depart Osaka at 11:50 am and arrive in Delhi at 6:20 pm on the same day. According to Air India, all timings are local.The weekly operating schedule is as follows:Delhi to Osaka (AI360): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.Osaka to Delhi (AI359): Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.Air India said the schedule is designed to offer convenient connections to destinations across its domestic and international network.Boeing 787-8 aircraft to operate on Delhi-Osaka RouteAir India will deploy its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft on the Delhi-Osaka route. The aircraft features 18 full-flat beds in Business Class and 241 seats in Economy Class. This will provide passengers a long-haul travel option. The new service will also expand the airline’s international network and provide another direct connection between the two countries.Osaka to become Air India’s second destination in JapanOsaka will become Air India’s second destination in Japan after Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. The airline currently operates daily flights between Delhi and Tokyo Haneda, along with four weekly flights between Mumbai and Tokyo Haneda.Story continues below this adThe addition of Osaka will give Indian travellers another direct entry point into Japan, particularly for those planning trips to the country’s western regions.Significance of Delhi-Osaka direct flightsThe Delhi-Osaka service is expected to offer greater flexibility to Indian tourists visiting Japan. In a statement, Air India said that Osaka is part of Japan’s popular Golden Route, which also includes Tokyo and Kyoto. The route attracts visitors interested in Japan’s cultural heritage, food, shopping and major tourist attractions. Direct flights to Osaka could make it easier for Indian travellers to plan multi-city holidays across these destinations.How to book Air India’s Delhi-Osaka flightsAir India said bookings for the new Delhi-Osaka flights are being progressively made available through its official website, mobile application, customer contact centre, airport ticketing offices and travel agents worldwide.Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More