{"id":24774,"date":"2026-10-27T13:20:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T07:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=24774"},"modified":"2026-10-27T13:20:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T07:50:58","slug":"air-india-express-mangaluru-ras-al-khaimah-direct-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/air-india-express-mangaluru-ras-al-khaimah-direct-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Express Launches Direct Flights From Mangaluru to Ras Al Khaimah"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Air India Express has launched direct flights from Mangaluru to Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making travel easier for passengers from coastal Karnataka. The service will mainly benefit people travelling for work, business trips, family visits and holidays. With this new route, Mangaluru International Airport now offers direct connections to nine international destinations and six domestic sectors. The airline operates the new service every Monday and Saturday, offering passengers a direct connection between Mangaluru and Ras Al Khaimah.<\/span><\/p>\n

Direct Mangaluru\u2013Ras Al Khaimah Flights<\/b><\/h2>\n

Air India Express launched its new direct flight service between Mangaluru and Ras Al Khaimah on October 26, 2026. The airline introduced the route on the second day of the Winter Schedule 2026. The first flight, IX 871, departed from Mangaluru International Airport with 146 passengers. The inbound flight, IX 872, arrived in Mangaluru from Ras Al Khaimah with 36 passengers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new route adds Ras Al Khaimah to Mangaluru’s growing list of international destinations. It also gives travellers a direct connection to another important destination in the UAE, alongside existing flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mangaluru to Ras Al Khaimah Flight Schedule and Timings<\/b><\/h3>\n

Air India Express will operate direct flights from Mangaluru to Ras Al Khaimah twice a week. Flights operate on Mondays and Saturdays. Here are the scheduled flight details:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Flight details<\/b><\/td>\nSchedule<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Airline<\/span><\/td>\nAir India Express<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Departure airport<\/span><\/td>\nMangaluru International Airport (IXE)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Destination airport<\/span><\/td>\nRas Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Outbound flight number<\/span><\/td>\nIX 871<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Departure from Mangaluru<\/span><\/td>\n9:30 AM IST<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scheduled arrival in Ras Al Khaimah<\/span><\/td>\n12:00 PM UAE time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Return flight number<\/span><\/td>\nIX 872<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Departure from Ras Al Khaimah<\/span><\/td>\n1:00 PM UAE time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arrival in Mangaluru<\/span><\/td>\n6:25 PM IST<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating days<\/span><\/td>\nMonday and Saturday<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flight duration<\/span><\/td>\nApproximately 4 hours outbound and 3 hours 55 minutes inbound<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The direct flight takes around four hours, allowing passengers to travel between Mangaluru and Ras Al Khaimah without changing flights. Passengers should check the latest flight timings on the Air India Express website before booking, as schedules may change.<\/span><\/p>\n

How the New UAE Flight Route Benefits Coastal Karnataka Travellers<\/b><\/h3>\n

The new Air India Express flight from Mangaluru to Ras Al Khaimah gives people from Mangaluru, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and nearby areas another way to travel to the UAE. Many people from coastal Karnataka live and work in the UAE. They often travel between India and the Gulf for work, family visits and holidays. The new direct flight can make these journeys easier. <\/span>Here are some benefits of the new service:<\/span><\/p>\n