Press Release

Tokyo, JAPAN - Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch non-stop service between Tokyo (Narita) and Delhi starting 17th January 2026, with ticket sales commencing today.

This new route complements existing service between Tokyo (Haneda) and Delhi, significantly enhancing convenience for both business and leisure customers, providing more options to travelers between India and Japan, including those connecting to and from other destinations within JAL’s expansive international and domestic network.

India's economy is experiencing remarkable growth, with travel demand between Japan, India, and North America expanding considerably. In addition to meeting this growing demand, the Narita-Delhi service will contribute to further travel growth across these regions.
The route will operate alongside the current Narita-Bengaluru service, strengthening Narita's position as a major gateway connecting these regions.

Furthermore, an expanded codeshare partnership with IndiGo now includes JAL-operated flights between Japan and India, delivering seamless connectivity and enhanced travel options for customers flying between the two countries.

This network expansion is a significant milestone in JAL's longstanding engagement with the Indian market, dating back to the first scheduled service to Delhi on May 4, 1965. For over 60 years, JAL has supported Japan-India relations, contributing to deepened ties between the two countries, and through this expanded service, JAL aims to further contribute to even deeper ties for the next 60 years.

The JAL Group remains focused on optimizing its route network while enhancing convenience, comfort, and the quality of its products and services. By creating connections and fostering relationships through travel, JAL seeks to generate social and economic value for customers and stakeholders across society within the regions and markets that JAL serves.

■ Flight Schedule

● Schedules are subject to application and approval by the relevant authorities and may be subject to change.
● All times are shown in local time. For detailed schedules, please refer to the official website.

■ Network between North America and Tokyo (Narita）
JAL operates flights from Narita Airport to seven destinations in North America. The new Narita–Delhi route offers a flight schedule that enables smooth connections to various North American destinations, enhancing convenience for customers traveling between North America and India.

■ Network between India and Tokyo (Narita and Haneda)
Travel demand between Japan and India has expanded significantly, with further growth in passenger and cargo traffic anticipated. In addition to the codeshare agreement with IndiGo, which operates India's largest domestic network, the codeshare with Malaysia Airlines, a member of the oneworld alliance, will enhance convenience for customers traveling throughout Japan and India.

■ JAL's Direct Flight Schedule Between India and Japan