Air India Express resumes Amritsar–Dubai flights

The daily Air India Express flight departs Amritsar at 2:20 am and arrives in Dubai at 4:55 am. The return flight leaves Dubai at 5:55 am and lands in Amritsar at 11:40 am. For Sharjah, IndiGo’s service departs Amritsar at 12:15 pm and arrives at 2:40 pm, while Air India Express departs at 1:15 pm and reaches Sharjah at 4:05 pm. Return flights from Sharjah depart at 5:05 pm, arriving in Amritsar at 10:45 pm and 10:30 pm, respectively.

Residents and aviation activists have welcomed the gradual restoration of direct flights between Amritsar and the UAE. Operations had been disrupted due to geopolitical tensions, including the Iran–Israel escalation and temporary airspace closures across the Middle East.

Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener of the FlyAmritsar Initiative, said: “With regional airspace stabilising, international carriers are restoring normal schedules. These routes are vital for passengers from Punjab, the diaspora, workers and tourists. They form the backbone of Amritsar’s international traffic.”

He noted that SpiceJet’s Dubai flights remain unavailable for booking until August. “If SpiceJet cannot restore the route soon, we urge IndiGo or other Indian carriers to introduce Dubai flights to fill the gap,” Gumtala added.