Airline codes
QP · AKJ
IATA · ICAO · callsign “AKASA AIR”
Every Akasa Air flight number begins with QP. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code AKJ, and the radio callsign is AKASA AIR.
Akasa Air (QP) Guide
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Phuket flights from Mumbai and Bengaluru, plus Gulf and Indian domestic routes: 737 MAX fleet, baggage, web check-in and tips for flying Akasa Air. Ask a question
In short
Akasa Air is an Indian low-cost airline based in Mumbai, flying since August 2022 with an all-economy Boeing 737 MAX fleet. It serves Indian cities, five Gulf destinations and Phuket, which it links with Mumbai and Bengaluru. There is no alliance. The cabin bag limit is 7 kg, and the Phuket route includes one 20 kg checked piece.
Akasa Air is one of India's newest airlines, running an all-737 MAX fleet from Mumbai and Bengaluru.
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What to expect
Akasa Air is an Indian low-cost airline based in Mumbai. The company was founded in December 2021 and flew its first commercial service on 7 August 2022, backed at launch by the late investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and led by chief executive Vinay Dube. It flies only Boeing 737 MAX jets and has its main bases at Mumbai and at Kempegowda International in Bengaluru.
Thailand was Akasa's first destination in Southeast Asia, and Phuket is its Thai airport. Two daily routes connect the island with India:
- Mumbai to Phuket, which opened on 20 September 2025. See Mumbai to Phuket flights and Phuket to Mumbai flights.
- Bengaluru to Phuket, added on 1 October 2025 with a 737 MAX 8.
Its other international routes go to the Gulf: Doha, Kuwait City, Jeddah, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi. Inside India it serves more than twenty cities, announced operations at the new Navi Mumbai airport in November 2025, and has a codeshare with Etihad Airways that opens up connections through Abu Dhabi. On the Bengaluru route it competes with IndiGo and Thai VietJet Air, so it is worth comparing all three before booking.
The Phuket flights are built for travellers starting in India, and they suit anyone combining Mumbai or Bengaluru with a Thai beach stay. Visitors coming from elsewhere usually reach Phuket through Bangkok on a domestic Bangkok to Phuket flight (see also Dhaka to Bangkok).
Who started Akasa Air?
Plans for the airline were announced in March 2021 by a team of former Jet Airways and Go First executives led by Vinay Dube, with Aditya Ghosh among the early backers. Investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala put in US$35 million for 40% in July 2021, a stake that later rose to about 46%; it is now held by his estate. India's civil aviation ministry gave its approval in October 2021, the DGCA issued the operator's certificate on 7 July 2022, and the first flight, Mumbai to Ahmedabad, followed on 7 August 2022 with two Boeing 737 MAX jets.
Growing pains and international expansion
In August and September 2023 Akasa cancelled more than 700 flights after a group of pilots left for Air India Express, and the airline took legal action over the departures. Permission to fly abroad came in December 2023, and the first international flight, Mumbai to Doha, left on 28 March 2024. Kuwait, Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Phuket and Hanoi followed. Akasa joined IATA on 8 January 2025, and by January 2026 it served 25 domestic and six international destinations. For the 2024-25 financial year it reported revenue of about ₹46.4 billion and a loss of about ₹19.8 billion.
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At a glance
Akasa Air (IATA: QP, ICAO: AKJ) is an Indian low-cost airline founded in 2021, flying since August 2022 and based in Mumbai. Its all-economy Boeing 737 MAX fleet serves Indian cities, five Gulf destinations and Phuket, which it links daily with Mumbai and Bengaluru.
| Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-8-200 |
| Official website | akasaair.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Akasa Air is growing quickly and adds routes each season. These are established destinations; confirm the current schedule when you search.
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Thailand
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Gulf
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Fleet and aircraft
Akasa flies only Boeing 737 MAX jets, with 45 in service in January 2026. Its first order in November 2021 was for 72 aircraft, and a second order in January 2024 added 150 more, including 99 of the larger 737 MAX 10. About 181 aircraft remain on order, with deliveries running to 2032.
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Boeing 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body Phuket and most domestic and Gulf flights
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Boeing 737-8-200 Narrow-body High-capacity version for the busiest sectors
Cabin classes
One cabin.
Economy Only cabin
Low fares, paid extras
7 kg cabin bag20 kg checked on Phuket flightsMeals and seats for purchase
Frequent flyer programme
Details of the Akasa Air loyalty programme are being added
Add your membership number when you book to earn miles.
Baggage allowance
Your allowance depends on the route and any extra weight you buy. The exact amount is printed on your booking.
Checked (Phuket)
1 piece, 20 kg
Cabin bag
7 kg, 115 cm total
Heaviest single bag
32 kg
Checked bag size
158 cm total
Phuket flights include one 20 kg checked bag and a 7 kg cabin bag up to 115 cm in total.
Pro tip: add extra weight online before flying; Phuket's allowance is lower than Akasa's Gulf routes.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Here is the order to follow for a QP flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.
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Step 1
Check in online
Use akasaair.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your Akasa Air booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Akasa Air flight.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Akasa Air closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at BOM.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
At the airport, take your bags to the Akasa Air bag-drop point. Collect a printed QP boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.
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Cheap tickets
Ways to get more out of an Akasa Air trip to Phuket.
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Prebook Phuket extra weight
The Thai route allows less than Akasa's Gulf routes. Buying extra kilos online usually beats paying at the Phuket counter.
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Compare three carriers
Akasa, IndiGo and Thai VietJet all fly between Bengaluru and Phuket, so prices can swing sharply between them on the same day.
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Use web check-in
Check in online once the window opens 48 hours before departure, so you are not left scrambling if plans change on the day. It closes 1 hour before the flight.
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Join Akasa Elevate
The programme only started in August 2026, so sign up before your Phuket trip and add the number to your booking.
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Prebook weight for Phuket
Phuket has a lower checked allowance than Akasa's Gulf routes. The airline lists one piece of 20 kg for Phuket, while other international flights allow up to 30 kg, so a traveller planning Thai shopping should prebook extra weight online.
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Getting there
Only Phuket (HKT). Akasa connects it daily with Mumbai and with Bengaluru; it does not serve Bangkok.
Akasa lists one piece of up to 20 kg on Phuket flights. No single bag may weigh more than 32 kg or measure more than 158 cm in total.
A Boeing 737 MAX 8. Akasa flies only 737 MAX aircraft, including the higher-capacity 737-8-200.
Akasa announced a codeshare with Etihad Airways in December 2024. It is not part of a global alliance.
Akasa Air uses the IATA code QP and the ICAO code AKJ. Its radio callsign is AKASA AIR.
Timing & weather
The Mumbai service began on 20 September 2025 and the Bengaluru service on 1 October 2025. Phuket became the airline's sixth international destination and its first outside the Gulf.
Akasa web check-in opens 48 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before, for international as well as domestic flights.
General
Doha, Kuwait City, Jeddah, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, from its Indian bases.
One handbag of up to 7 kg, with length, width and height adding up to no more than 115 cm.
No. Every seat is economy. Extras such as preferred seats and meals are sold separately.
Akasa Elevate is the airline's loyalty programme, launched on 7 August 2026. Members earn points on flights and extras across Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers, and flights taken since 1 April 2026 could be claimed retrospectively.
Yes. Akasa flies to Phuket from Mumbai and Bengaluru, so you can pair a stay in India with a Thai beach stop. On separate tickets, leave enough time to collect and re-check your bags. If your trip starts in Bangladesh, our Dhaka to Mumbai page shows the airlines that reach the Akasa base in Mumbai.
Akasa Air is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Its main hub is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International.
What's included
No. Akasa does not include meals in the fare; food and drink are paid extras, so budget for them or eat before boarding.
Booking
About 181 Boeing 737 MAX jets remain on order, including 99 MAX 10s, on top of the 45 MAX aircraft in service in January 2026.
