Air India Express has pushed its planned Mumbai to Kuwait City resumption back from October 27 to December 1, 2026, according to a schedule update reported by AeroRoutes on September 28, 2026. The route was last served until March 2025. The airline now plans three weekly A320 flights beginning December 1.
What Changed and Who Is Affected
If you planned to fly Mumbai (BOM) to Kuwait (KWI) in late October 2026, your service is now expected from December 1. The resumption applies to travelers between the two cities; Air India Express’s other Kuwait routes, including Kozhikode and Bengaluru, which resumed in July 2026, operate on separate schedules.
Flight Details to Verify Before Booking
The schedule filing describes the following for the resumed service from December 1, 2026:
- Route: Mumbai (BOM) to Kuwait City (KWI)
- Aircraft: Airbus A320
- Frequency: 3 times weekly
- IX305: BOM 07:40 to KWI 10:00 (local times)
- IX306: KWI 11:00 to BOM 17:35 (local times)
- Days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (day code 246 in the filing, by standard IATA numbering)
- Flying time: about 4 hours 50 minutes to Kuwait and 4 hours 5 minutes back to Mumbai, since Kuwait is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India
Because this is a seasonal resumption, the first confirmed operating date may still be adjusted. Verify the specific flight number and departure time with Air India Express or on Wego before travel, since published schedules for December 2026 can shift.
Air India Express’s Kuwait booking page already lists Kuwait to Mumbai departures from Tuesday, December 1, 2026, which supports the route being active from early December rather than late October.
Checked baggage depends on the fare you buy. On Kuwait to India flights, the airline lists:
- Xpress Lite: 7 kg cabin baggage only, no checked bag.
- Xpress Value: 7 kg cabin baggage and 30 kg checked (20 kg on select routes).
- Xpress Flex: 35 kg checked (25 kg on select routes).
What Travelers Should Do Next
Recheck your booking if you held a ticket for the October 27 start. Confirm with Air India Express whether your reservation carries the December 1 resumption date or an alternative routing. If you need to travel in October, consider other carriers operating the corridor or rebook through Air India Express for December 1 onward.
Before departure, confirm the terminal at Kuwait International Airport. Air India Express says its Kuwait services operate from Terminal 4, which is separate from Jazeera Airways’ Terminal 5. Allow extra time: Kuwait airport is running reduced schedules through Terminals 4 and 5, with Terminal 1 closed, after the June 2026 airport damage.
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Compare fares from Mumbai, then confirm the schedule with the airline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the October 27 start still happening?
No. The schedule filing reported on September 28, 2026, says the planned resumption moved from October 27 to December 1.
Which days of the week does the service run?
Reportedly Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday based on the schedule code 246. Confirm with the airline before travel, because seasonal schedules can change.
Can I still book for late October?
If the service is not operating until December 1, late October bookings on this direct route should be considered unavailable. Check the live schedule.
Which terminal does Air India Express use in Kuwait?
Terminal 4, according to the airline’s Kuwait page. Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport is closed, so ignore any older booking that shows it, and confirm the terminal on the Air India Express website before travel.
What if my reservation was made for October 27?
Contact Air India Express directly about moving to a new date or getting a refund. The airline has not published terms specific to this change.
Sources
- AeroRoutes, Air India Express Mumbai to Kuwait Resumption Changes (September 28, 2026)
- Air India Express, Book Flights from Kuwait
- Voyagers World, Air India Express Restores Services to All Its West Asia Destinations (July 2, 2026)
- The National, Kuwait and Jazeera Airways Resume Full Operations After Iranian Airport Attack (June 4, 2026)
Image: Kuwait City skyline. Photo by Tayssir Kadamany on Pexels.
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