Amazing Air India Express Launches Nonstop Amritsar To Abu Dhabi Flights
Air India Express has opened bookings for a new nonstop service between Amritsar and Abu Dhabi, identified as flights IX101 and IX102. The new service will operate three times a week, providing a direct connection for workers, families, and business travelers between Punjab and the UAE.
- New nonstop service between Amritsar (ATQ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH)
- Operates three times a week starting in the last week of October 2026
- Eliminates the need for road transfers from Dubai or Sharjah
Flight Schedule And Timings
According to live inventory as of September 16, 2026, the service is expected to commence in the last week of October, with some trackers indicating an October 25 start date, while other reports suggest October 29. Flight IX101 is scheduled to depart Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 11:50 p.m. after an approximately 4-hour and 40-minute flight. The return flight, IX102, departs Abu Dhabi at 12:55 a.m. on Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays, arriving in Amritsar at 6:15 a.m. with a flight time of approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes. Passengers are advised to be cautious with midnight departure dates to avoid scheduling errors.
Fares And Booking Details
As of September 16, sample one-way fares were approximately ₹18,409 from Amritsar to Abu Dhabi and ₹19,977 from Abu Dhabi to Amritsar. However, these are dynamic rates and not fixed. Passengers are urged to verify flight numbers, nonstop status, and baggage allowances on the official booking portal, as search results may include connecting flights. The new route is expected to eliminate the need for road transfers from Dubai or Sharjah, potentially benefiting residents of Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, and other parts of Punjab.
Total Weekly Connectivity
According to the FlyAmritsar Initiative, the addition of the Abu Dhabi route could bring total weekly connectivity between Amritsar and UAE airports—Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi—to approximately 31 flights each way, subject to schedule changes. Travelers are reminded to check visa requirements and confirm their flight itineraries directly with the airline before payment.