T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Akasa Air, Air India Express Add Special Flights To Ahmedabad
New Delhi: With excitement building around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final scheduled for March 8 in Ahmedabad, airlines have announced additional flights to handle the surge in travel demand. Budget carriers Akasa Air and Air India Express confirmed that they will operate special services to the city to help cricket fans attend the highly anticipated match. According to a report by LiveMint, the airlines decided to increase connectivity to Ahmedabad after travel bookings surged following India’s qualification for the final. The match is expected to draw thousands of supporters from across the country, prompting airlines to respond with additional capacity to ease travel.
Air India Express announced that it will introduce extra flights from major metropolitan cities including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. These additional services are intended to provide more travel options for fans planning to witness the final in person. The airline said the flights were scheduled after noticing a sharp rise in demand for tickets to Ahmedabad ahead of the big game.
Fly In. Cheer Loud. Fly Out ✈️
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) March 6, 2026
Introducing special world cup match-day flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on 8th and 9th Mar 2026 🥳
• Arrive in Ahmedabad in time for the game
• Soak in the thrill of the finals
• Head back to Mumbai soon after the game
Skip the overnight… pic.twitter.com/0Z7xH098Y9
Akasa Air has also introduced special direct flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on March 8 and March 9. The airline stated that these flights will complement its existing network between the two cities while offering cricket enthusiasts more flexibility to travel for the match.
The surge in travel demand highlights the immense interest surrounding the tournament’s final. Airlines have indicated that they will continue to monitor booking patterns and may increase capacity further if necessary to accommodate passengers.
The additional flights are expected to make it easier for supporters from different parts of India to travel to Ahmedabad and witness the championship clash live, as per sources.