HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Feb 25: Akasa Air has become the first airline to commence operations from the newly constructed terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati, marking a major milestone in the airport’s expanded infrastructure rollout.
The inaugural flight operated on February 22, 2026, departing from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 13:40 hrs and arriving in Guwahati at 16:45 hrs.
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The return flight departed Guwahati at 17:20 hrs and reached Mumbai at 21:10 hrs.
To commemorate the launch, a ceremonial lamp-lighting event was held at the Guwahati airport in the presence of Bhavin Joshi, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President – Strategy, Akasa Air, along with senior representatives of the airport.
The programme also included a cake-cutting ceremony and the presentation of a special boarding pass to the first passenger of the inaugural flight.
The event was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airport Holdings Limited, which operates the airport through Guwahati International Airport Limited.
The newly operational terminal is expected to enhance the overall passenger experience with modern infrastructure and improved operational efficiency.
Developed by Guwahati International Airport Limited and operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited, the facility is designed to support increasing passenger traffic and strengthen connectivity in the Northeast. With the commencement of services from the new terminal, Akasa Air has reinforced its strategic focus on expanding operations in high-growth markets and supporting the development of modern aviation ecosystems across India.
