Updated Indian Airlines List 2025

Explore the updated list of Indian airlines for 2025. Discover key details about each airline, including their services and operations.

Updated Indian Airlines List: The airline industry in India has seen remarkable growth, fueled by the increase in air travel for both business and leisure. This surge has created fierce competition among airlines, all striving to enhance their services, connectivity, punctuality, and in-flight experiences, aiming to be recognized as the best in the market.

Currently, there are eight major airlines operating in India. Below is the comprehensive list of Indian airlines.

Indian Airlines Overview

Here is a list of all the prominent Indian airlines along with their details.

  1. Air India
  2. Air India Express
  3. Air Asia India
  4. IndiGo
  5. Go First
  6. SpiceJet
  7. Akasa Air
  8. Vistara

1. Air India

Air India, the national airline of India, has its headquarters in New Delhi. Founded as Tata Airlines in 1932 by J.R.D. Tata, it became a public limited company after World War II and was renamed Air India. It is currently owned by Air India Limited, a government-run enterprise.

Air India is the largest international carrier in India, holding a market share of 18.6%. The airline services 103 destinations worldwide, operating international flights to 45 cities across 31 countries, as well as domestic flights to 58 cities.

Legal NameAir India Limited
ICAO CodeAIC
Airline Code098
IATA DesignatorAI
RegionAsia Pacific
CityNew Delhi
AddressAirlines House 113 Gurudwara Rakabganj Road
Websitehttps://www.airindia.in
Customer Service1860 233 1407
Information about Air India

2. Air India Express

Air India Express is managed by Air India Express Limited, which is a fully owned subsidiary of Air India. This airline operates approximately 649 flights weekly to 33 destinations, primarily serving key routes to the Middle East and Southeast Asia. It carries around 4.3 million passengers annually and operates a fleet of 25 Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

3. Air Asia India

Air Asia India is a low-cost carrier headquartered in Bengaluru. It was established as a joint venture with Tata Sons and Air Asia Berhad, with Tata Sons owning 87% of the airline.

4. IndiGo

IndiGo, which ranks first among airlines in India, is a prominent low-cost carrier headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2006, it has grown rapidly since taking delivery of its first aircraft and commencing operations a month later. IndiGo became the largest Indian airline by passenger market share in 2012.

5. Go First

Go First, operating a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft configured for all-economy seating, serves 38 destinations, including 27 domestic and 11 international locations. The airline has a significant operational hub at Mumbai, and additional hubs in Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Kannur.

6. SpiceJet

SpiceJet was once ranked number three among Indian airlines but has recently dropped to fourth place. This low-cost airline is also headquartered in Gurgaon, India.

7. Vistara

Vistara is a well-known airline headquartered in New Delhi, primarily operating from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Established in 2013, the airline commenced operations on January 9, 2015, and offers a frequent flyer program called Club Vistara. Vistara is now the sixth largest airline in the domestic sector.

Comprehensive List of Indian Airlines

Airline NameIATAICAOCommencedHeadquartersType
Air IndiaAIAIC1946DelhiFull Service
AirAsia IndiaI5IAD2014BengaluruLow Cost
Air India ExpressIXAXB2005KochiLow Cost
Go FirstG8GOW2005MumbaiLow Cost
IndiGo6EIGO2006GurgaonLow Cost
SpiceJetSGSEJ2005GurgaonLow Cost
VistaraUKVTI2015GurgaonFull Service
Overview of Scheduled Airlines in India

Regional Indian Airlines

Airline NameIATAICAOCommencedHeadquartersType
Alliance Air9IAIC1996DelhiRegional
Air Heritage4H 2019DehradunRegional
Star AirOGSDG2019BengaluruRegional
TruJet2TTRJ2015HyderabadRegional
FlyBigS9 2021GurugramRegional
Overview of Regional Airlines in India

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