Air India has launched Easy Connect services from Amritsar, giving international passengers access to 27 overseas destinations through a single stop in Delhi. The new hub-and-spoke arrangement started on July 28, 2026, from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport and is aimed at travellers from Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh.
The main benefit is not simply another Amritsar-Delhi flight. Passengers can complete check-in, immigration, customs and baggage formalities in Amritsar before flying to Delhi. At the capital’s airport, they continue as international transit passengers without collecting bags, changing terminals or repeating immigration. Air India says onward connections will generally be available within four hours.
What Air India Easy Connect Changes For Amritsar Travellers
Two daily services have been marked for the programme. Flight AI1113 leaves Amritsar at 9:10 am and reaches Delhi at 10:40 am. Flight AI1115 departs at 10 pm and lands in Delhi at 11:20 pm. Both are timed around international departures from Delhi.
For families carrying several suitcases, senior citizens, students and first-time international flyers, the difference could be noticeable. Earlier, an Amritsar passenger travelling through Delhi usually arrived as a domestic flyer, collected baggage, moved between airport areas and completed international formalities again. Under Easy Connect, the journey is sold on one ticket and baggage is tagged through to the final destination.
Air India has explained the process in its official Easy Connect announcement. The airline also shared the launch through its official X account, highlighting links across North America, Europe, Australia, West Asia and Southeast Asia.
Which 27 Global Destinations Are Available Through Delhi?
Air India has not published one complete numbered list, but it has identified most major connections available through the two flights. The morning service is designed mainly for Europe, while the late-evening service connects better with North America, Canada, Australia and parts of Asia.
Key destinations mentioned by the airline include:
- London Heathrow, Birmingham, Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, Vienna, Amsterdam, Zurich, Frankfurt and Rome.
- New York JFK, Newark, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Melbourne and Sydney.
- Singapore, Phuket, Bali, Dubai and selected cities in West Asia and Southeast Asia.
The remaining destinations can vary with schedules and connection windows, so travellers should check the itinerary before payment. A city appearing in Air India’s wider network does not automatically mean every date will offer an Easy Connect transfer within four hours. The Air India booking portal remains the clearest place to confirm same-ticket availability, layover time and baggage rules.
What Must Passengers Complete Before Leaving Amritsar?
Indian passport holders using Easy Connect must enrol in DigiYatra and upload their boarding passes before departure. Web check-in and customs declaration are not available at the spoke airport under the current process, so passengers should arrive early and complete formalities at Amritsar.
Travellers should confirm that both flights appear on the same booking reference. Separate tickets may not provide through-baggage protection or automatic rebooking if the first service is delayed. Passport validity, destination visas, transit requirements and baggage allowances must still be checked normally.
The government’s official Amritsar hub-and-spoke update says Amritsar is India’s second spoke airport after Varanasi. The Varanasi model began on June 25 and connected passengers through Delhi to 18 international destinations during its first month.
Will Easy Connect Replace The Demand For Direct International Flights?
Not everyone in Punjab sees the plan as a full answer. Local aviation campaigners argue that easier Delhi transfers should not weaken Amritsar’s case for more non-stop international routes. A one-stop trip is simpler under the new system, but it can still take longer than a direct flight and remains exposed to disruption at Delhi.
Still, the model opens more destinations without waiting for airlines to launch individual long-haul routes from Amritsar. The government plans four major aviation hubs and around 40 spoke airports, while Air India intends to extend Easy Connect to Ahmedabad, Chennai, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Patna, Vadodara and Visakhapatnam. Inbound Easy Connect journeys from overseas through Delhi to Amritsar are expected within two months.
For travellers, the answer is yes: 27 destinations can be reached with one Delhi stop, provided the itinerary is booked as an eligible Easy Connect journey.
FAQS
1. What Is Air India Easy Connect From Amritsar?
It is a one-ticket journey from Amritsar through Delhi with through-checked baggage and immigration clearance.
2. How Many Daily Easy Connect Flights Operate From Amritsar?
Two daily flights, AI1113 and AI1115, connect Amritsar passengers with scheduled international departures through Delhi.
3. Must Indian Passengers Register With DigiYatra?
Yes, Indian passport holders must enrol, upload boarding passes and complete airport procedures before departure.
4. Will Travellers Collect Their Bags In Delhi?
No, eligible passengers have baggage checked through and proceed towards their international connection at Delhi.
5. Are All 27 Destinations Available Every Day?
Availability depends on schedules, dates and connection windows, so passengers should verify itineraries before booking.
