Akasa Air commences operations from Kozhikode, Kerala  

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced operations from Kozhikode (Calicut) connecting it with Mumbai with daily direct flights. The maiden flight on 1st October 2025 departed Kozhikode International Airport at 1955hrs and arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 2140hrs. The route fortifies Akasa’s presence in Kerala and offers travellers enhanced accessibility to the Malabar region.

Since commencing operations from Kerala in 2022, Akasa Air has progressively scaled its presence in the state. The airline now operates total 28 weekly departures from Kochi and Kozhikode connecting Kerala with four key destinations across India and beyond – Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jeddah, and Abu Dhabi. In just under three years, the airline has expanded its capacity through a combination of new routes and increased frequencies, providing travellers with greater choice and convenience. Kerala continues to be a priority market in Akasa Air’s growth strategy, and the airline remains focussed on strengthening air connectivity to support the state’s travel, tourism, and trade sectors.

At a ceremony held at Kozhikode International Airport to flag off the maiden flight, a ceremonial lamp was lit in the presence of Akasa Air representatives. The occasion was graced by the leadership of Kozhikode International Airport, and a special boarding pass was presented to the first passenger on the inaugural flight by senior government officials along with the Akasa Air team. This expansion complements Akasa Air’s services from Kochi and reinforces the airline’s commitment to serving India’s diverse regions with reliable and affordable air travel.