Aegean Airlines to Launch Direct Flights from Greece to India in 2026

Aegean Airlines has announced the introduction of two new Airbus A321neo XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft, set to significantly expand its international network and mark its entry into the Indian market. These cutting-edge aircraft, with a range of up to 10.5 hours, will facilitate direct flights from Greece to India starting in March 2026.

The airline plans to operate five weekly flights to New Delhi from March 2026, followed by three weekly services to Mumbai from May 2026, establishing its first destinations in India. Full flight schedules and ticket details will be provided by the end of September 2025. Aegean is also considering further expansion into India, with potential connections to Bangalore, as well as long-haul routes to the Seychelles, Maldives, Nairobi, Almaty, and Lagos, supported by additional A321neo LR aircraft due for delivery in 2027 and 2028.

With this development, Aegean's total order for Airbus A320/A321neo aircraft now stands at 60, of which 36 have been delivered. The new A321neo XLRs will feature a configuration of just 138 seats, including 24 fully lie-flat Business Class suites with aisle access and enhanced privacy. Economy Class will be spacious, equipped with 4K entertainment screens, satellite Wi-Fi, USB charging points, and larger overhead bins to ensure a premium long-haul experience.

Deliveries are scheduled for December 2025 and January 2026, strengthening Aegean’s fleet dedicated to long-haul routes beyond the European Union, especially those exceeding four hours of flight time.

Eftichios Vassilakis, AEGEAN Chairman stated, “The addition of these two A321neo XLR aircraft with special configuration, which will be delivered in 2025, in addition to the four A321neo LRs that we plan to take delivery in 2027 and 2028, accelerates our access to the extremely important Indian market, but also allows for the immediate upgrade of our product and services to destinations outside the EU, longer than 4 hours in which we already operate. The A321neo XLR and LR aircraft mark the beginning of a new chapter for AEGEAN, with new possibilities for growth but also new options for our passengers and the connectivity of our country. With new fleet capabilities, strong vertically integrated support infrastructure and most importantly drawing upon the creativity and strengths of our people, we plan to move forward with ambitious but also careful and consistent steps as always.”