Air India has announced new non-stop flights between Delhi and Osaka (Kansai International Airport), becoming the only airline to operate on the Delhi-Osaka route.

Beginning 2 February 2027, Air India will operate four weekly flights between India's capital and Japan's second-largest metropolitan area using its Boeing 787-8 aircraft, further strengthening connectivity between India and Japan.

Osaka will become Air India's second destination in Japan after Tokyo (Haneda), where the airline currently operates daily flights from Delhi and four weekly flights from Mumbai. The new service expands Air India's presence in a market witnessing strong growth in demand from Indian travellers and deepening economic, tourism, and cultural ties between the two countries.

The Boeing 787-8 deployed on the route features 18 full-flat beds in Business Class and 241 seats in Economy Class, delivering a comfortable travel experience between the two countries.

Schedule of flights between Delhi and Osaka, Effective 2 February 2027
FLIGHT         #CITY PAIR                        DEPARTURE                     ARRIVAL               DAYS OF OPERATION

AI360         Delhi-Osaka                        2250 hrs                           0950 hrs(+1)       Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

AI359        Osaka-Delhi                         1150 hrs                          1820 hrs               Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Japan continues to gain popularity among Indian travellers. More than 315,000 Indian visitors travelled to Japan in 2025, an increase of 35% over 2024 and nearly 80% above pre-pandemic levels, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).