Air India Express Named Official Airline Partner for Hornbill Festival 2026

The Government of Nagaland has named Air India Express as the Official Airline Partner for Hornbill Festival 2026, one of India’s most iconic celebrations of tribal heritage, music, food, and traditions.

Partnership with Nagaland Government
- Air India Express has been named the Official Airline Partner for Hornbill Festival 2026.
- The partnership celebrates Nagaland’s rich tribal heritage, culture, music, food, and traditions.
- The association supports the airline’s ‘Tales of India’ cultural initiative.

Special Flights and Connectivity
- Special flights will operate on the Guwahati–Dimapur route from 28 November 2026.
- The services offer one-stop connectivity from Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
- An additional Wednesday service will commence from 2 December 2026.

Flight Schedule (From 28 November 2026)



Special Booking Offer
- Travellers can enjoy up to 15% savings using promo code HORNBILL.
- Bookings are available through the Air India Express website, mobile app, and major booking platforms.

Strengthening Northeast Connectivity
- Air India Express operates over 350 weekly flights connecting the Northeast with destinations across India and West Asia.
- Its Northeast network includes Agartala, Dibrugarh, Dimapur, Guwahati, and Imphal.

Celebrating Northeast Culture
- Through its ‘Tales of India’ initiative, the airline showcases India's cultural heritage through aircraft tail designs.
- Cultural motifs include Nagaland’s Tsüngkotepsü, Assam’s Gamosa and Jaapi, and traditional designs from Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.