Air India to launch direct Guwahati-Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights from August 4
Air India is opening direct routes from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi starting August 4, 2026. The launch widens Guwahati airport's international reach to four countries and underpins Assam's strategy to position the city as a Southeast Asia travel and transit hub.
Air India will launch direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi starting August 4, expanding Guwahati airport's international connectivity to four countries and supporting Assam's push to position the city as a Southeast Asia travel and transit hub.
Why this matters
Beyond recent fare unbundling and a Booking.com tie-up for 31M stays, Air India is now widening its international map from Guwahati, signalling parallel investment in network growth alongside cost and ancillary plays.
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