Air India Delhi-Osaka flights: February 2027 guide

Air India will start nonstop Delhi-Osaka flights on February 2, 2027. The airline plans four services a week in each direction, using a Boeing 787-8 between Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and Osaka's Kansai International Airport.

The outbound and return flights do not operate on matching weekdays. Delhi departure AI360 runs on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, while Osaka departure AI359 runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. That distinction matters when planning a short stay or an onward connection.

*Original AI-generated OpenSim editorial illustration. The unbranded aircraft, skylines, route arc and viewpoint are conceptual and do not depict a specific flight or airport approach.*

The practical answer: AI360 is scheduled to leave Delhi at 10:50 p.m. and reach Osaka at 9:50 a.m. the next day. AI359 is scheduled to leave Osaka at 11:50 a.m. and reach Delhi at 6:20 p.m. Air India is releasing seats progressively, so confirm the exact local time, flight number, aircraft and fare conditions in the live booking before paying.

The Delhi-Osaka schedule starts on February 2

Air India's October 15 announcement gives this opening timetable:

All times are local. The overnight AI360 timing means a Tuesday departure reaches Japan on Wednesday morning. For the return, the published weekday refers to the departure from Osaka.

One specialist timetable page lists a different return flight number. Air India's own release names AI359, so that is the number used here. Future schedules can still change; use the number on the issued itinerary and airport display on the travel date.

It is a nonstop route, not a direct flight via another airport

Air India describes the service as the only nonstop between Delhi and Osaka when announced. It removes the need to connect in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok or another hub for this city pair.

“Only” is a time-sensitive claim, not a permanent guarantee. Another airline could enter the route before February, and Air India can revise or cancel a future service. Check the live nonstop filter for the selected date rather than relying on an announcement alone.

Osaka becomes Air India's second Japanese destination after Tokyo Haneda. The airline also highlights open-jaw bookings: a traveler can fly into Osaka and return from Tokyo, or do the reverse, without backtracking to the same airport. Compare that option with a return from Osaka after adding the cost and time of travel within Japan.

Air India plans a Boeing 787-8 with two cabins

The announced aircraft has 18 full-flat Business Class seats and 241 Economy seats. Those figures describe Air India's planned 787-8 layout for the route; they do not lock a particular aircraft to every departure.

Aircraft substitutions can change the seat map or cabin features. Review the seat map during booking and check it again near departure. If a specific seat or lie-flat product is essential, keep the aircraft-change risk in mind when choosing the fare.

Seats are being released progressively

Air India says the flights are being made available in stages through its website, app, contact center, airport ticket offices and travel agents. A missing date or cabin immediately after the announcement does not prove the flight is cancelled.

Search each direction separately if a return combination does not appear. The different operating days can make a three- or four-night trip fit awkwardly. Also compare one return ticket with an Osaka-in, Tokyo-out itinerary before adding separate domestic travel in Japan.

If a travel agency issues the ticket, ask who must handle voluntary changes or refunds. The operating airline controls the flight, but the ticket issuer is often the first contact for a passenger-requested change.

Read the booked fare before deciding the bag allowance

Air India's current checked-baggage table lists different India-Japan allowances by cabin and fare family. Economy Value, for example, is not the same allowance as Economy Classic or Flex.

Read the allowance displayed at checkout and printed on the e-ticket. Do not infer it from the 787 aircraft, route announcement or another passenger's booking. On an itinerary with another airline, ask which carrier's rule applies and whether the bag tag shows the final destination.

For a separate domestic connection into Delhi or onward from Osaka, leave time to collect and recheck baggage if the tickets are not linked. A single reservation can offer better disruption protection, but it does not remove every customs, terminal or baggage procedure.

Delhi connections need a terminal and bag check

Delhi Terminal 3 handles both international and domestic flights, while other domestic flights use Terminals 1 or 2. A connection that looks simple by airport code can still require an inter-terminal transfer.

Check the terminal for both flights in the final itinerary. Delhi Airport lists a free inter-terminal shuttle, along with taxi options; its guidance also tells passengers to check whether bags are tagged to the final destination. If a bag is not checked through, collect it and complete the new check-in before security.

Do not build a connection from a generic minimum time. Immigration, baggage, terminal travel and fresh check-in can make a domestic-to-international or international-to-domestic transfer longer than two flights in the same part of Terminal 3. Use the connection sold on one ticket or ask Air India to confirm the planned transfer.

Japan entry preparation starts before check-in

Entry requirements depend on passport, residence, trip purpose and length of stay. Travelers who need a visa should use Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Japanese embassy serving their place of residence, not an airline article or social post, to determine the correct process.

The Embassy of Japan in India says eligible applications in India are submitted through its designated visa application channel. Japan's eVisa guidance also says an approved traveler may need to display the live visa issuance notice on a device at departure; a screenshot or printout is not a substitute for that online notice.

Visit Japan Web can be used to prepare immigration and customs information before arrival. It is separate from a visa and does not guarantee admission. Save the passport, hotel address and itinerary somewhere accessible even if a phone or network fails.

Kansai Airport rail starts beside Terminal 1

Kansai Airport currently lists Air India among its international airlines and says check-in is at Terminal 1 unless an airline is specifically assigned to Terminal 2. Confirm the terminal on the boarding pass because counters and operating arrangements can change before launch.

Kansai Airport Station is connected to the second floor of Terminal 1 and serves both JR West and Nankai trains. Nankai is useful for Namba; JR services can suit Tennoji, Osaka or Kyoto depending on the train and transfer plan. Airport buses may be more convenient for some hotels or heavy luggage.

Choose by the actual accommodation, arrival-day service status and luggage load, not simply by the word “Osaka.” Kansai Airport sits well outside central Osaka, and a hotel near Umeda, Namba, Shin-Osaka or Kyoto can produce a different best route.

Mobile data for India, Japan or both

OpenSim's live catalog had plans for Japan, India and an Asia 20 areas option covering both countries when this guide was reviewed.

A Japan plan can suit a trip that begins with airport navigation and continues around Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. The regional option can reduce plan switching on a journey that uses mobile data in both India and Japan, but compare its allowance, validity, speed policy and price with the two country plans.

Install the eSIM over reliable Wi-Fi and follow the chosen package's activation instructions. An eSIM supplies data on supported ground networks. It does not provide inflight Wi-Fi, guarantee access inside every station or replace an offline copy of essential travel details.

Ten questions about Air India Delhi-Osaka flights

When do Air India Delhi-Osaka flights begin?

The planned start is February 2, 2027. Because this is a future service, check that the exact flight is still operating before arranging a separate connection or non-refundable hotel around it.

Which days does AI360 fly from Delhi to Osaka?

AI360 is scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. It leaves Delhi at 10:50 p.m. and arrives at Kansai Airport at 9:50 a.m. the next calendar day.

Which days does AI359 fly from Osaka to Delhi?

AI359 is scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. It leaves Osaka at 11:50 a.m. and arrives in Delhi at 6:20 p.m., with both times stated locally.

Is the Delhi-Osaka flight nonstop?

Yes. Air India announced it as a nonstop service between DEL and KIX. Check the itinerary still shows no intermediate stop when booking because future operating plans can change.

Can I fly into Osaka and return from Tokyo?

Air India says open-jaw bookings will be possible. Compare a multi-city booking with two one-way fares, then include the cost of traveling between Kansai and the Tokyo area.

What baggage allowance applies on the route?

The allowance depends on the cabin and fare family shown in the booking. Read the checkout page and issued ticket; Economy Value can differ from Classic or Flex, and another carrier on the itinerary may affect the applicable rule.

Will my bag be checked through on a connection at Delhi?

It depends on the ticket, airlines and itinerary. Check the bag tag at the first airport and ask whether collection or recheck is required. Separate tickets should be planned with enough time for a full arrival and new departure process.

Which Kansai Airport terminal will Air India use?

Kansai Airport currently lists Air India among its Terminal 1 international airlines. Treat that as planning guidance, then confirm the terminal and counter on the boarding pass and airport screens when the route opens.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan?

Indian ordinary-passport holders generally need a visa for a short visit. Eligibility, documents and submission channels depend on residence and trip purpose, so use the Embassy of Japan or Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidance for the current rule.

Will an eSIM work during the Delhi-Osaka flight?

No. A travel eSIM is for supported mobile networks on the ground. Put the phone in flight mode onboard and use airline Wi-Fi only if the operating aircraft offers it under the airline's current terms.

A pre-booking check for the Delhi-Osaka nonstop

• Match the outbound and return operating days to the intended stay.
• Confirm that the live result says nonstop between DEL and KIX.
• Check the local date of the overnight arrival in Osaka.
• Compare a return with an Osaka-in, Tokyo-out itinerary.
• Read the fare's change, refund, seat and checked-bag rules.
• Confirm every connection, terminal and bag-transfer step.
• Use official Japan visa guidance for the passport and residence.
• Decide between Nankai, JR or an airport bus using the hotel location.
• Install travel data before departure and keep essential details offline.
• Recheck the flight number, aircraft and schedule close to travel.

Air India Delhi-Osaka source record

Air India's October 15 release controls the start date, timetable, four-weekly frequency, flight numbers, aircraft plan, cabin counts, booking channels and open-jaw claim. Current Air India baggage and check-in pages support the fare-level checks. Delhi and Kansai airport pages support terminal, transfer and rail planning, while Japanese government sources control visa and arrival preparation.

Public traveler discussions informed the questions about through-checked bags, terminal changes, connection time, immigration and incomplete online check-in. They were used to identify practical uncertainty, not as policy evidence.

Review this guide if Air India changes the February launch, operating days, flight numbers, aircraft or booking availability; if either airport changes terminal arrangements; or if Japan changes visa or arrival procedures.

*Airline, airport, government, public-question, Google policy and OpenSim catalog sources were reviewed on October 16, 2026.*