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India · Callsign: SAHARA
178
Routes
49
Destinations
1
Countries
178
Flights
Codeshare Network
1
Own-Operated
177
Codeshare
99% of routes are codeshare agreements
View codeshare routes →Longest Routes
| From | To | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEL 🇮🇳 | MAA 🇮🇳 | 1,760 km | 154 min |
| MAA 🇮🇳 | DEL 🇮🇳 | 1,760 km | 154 min |
| BLR 🇮🇳 | DEL 🇮🇳 | 1,709 km | 151 min |
| DEL 🇮🇳 | BLR 🇮🇳 | 1,709 km | 151 min |
| BOM 🇮🇳 | CCU 🇮🇳 | 1,666 km | 148 min |
| CCU 🇮🇳 | BOM 🇮🇳 | 1,666 km | 148 min |
| CCU 🇮🇳 | BLR 🇮🇳 | 1,547 km | 139 min |
| BLR 🇮🇳 | CCU 🇮🇳 | 1,547 km | 139 min |
| DEL 🇮🇳 | GAU 🇮🇳 | 1,456 km | 146 min |
| GAU 🇮🇳 | DEL 🇮🇳 | 1,456 km | 146 min |
| MAA 🇮🇳 | IXZ 🇮🇳 | 1,373 km | 140 min |
| IXZ 🇮🇳 | MAA 🇮🇳 | 1,373 km | 140 min |
| BOM 🇮🇳 | IXC 🇮🇳 | 1,347 km | 138 min |
| IXC 🇮🇳 | BOM 🇮🇳 | 1,347 km | 138 min |
| DEL 🇮🇳 | CCU 🇮🇳 | 1,313 km | 135 min |
| CCU 🇮🇳 | DEL 🇮🇳 | 1,313 km | 135 min |
| CCU 🇮🇳 | IXZ 🇮🇳 | 1,306 km | 134 min |
| IXZ 🇮🇳 | CCU 🇮🇳 | 1,306 km | 134 min |
| HYD 🇮🇳 | DEL 🇮🇳 | 1,267 km | 131 min |
| DEL 🇮🇳 | HYD 🇮🇳 | 1,267 km | 131 min |
Top Destinations
- India 178
Aircraft Types
- Boeing 737-800 86 routes
- ATR 72 70 routes
- Boeing 737-800W 60 routes
- Boeing 737-700 24 routes
- Boeing 737-700W 19 routes
- Boeing 737-900 10 routes
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Air Sahara belong to an airline alliance?
Air Sahara did not belong to any airline alliance. The Indian carrier operated independently as a private domestic airline until it was acquired by Jet Airways in 2007 and rebranded as JetLite.
Where were Air Sahara main base airports?
Air Sahara operated primarily from Mumbai (BOM) and Delhi (DEL), with service to major Indian cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. The airline also operated limited international service to select destinations.
What cabin classes did Air Sahara offer?
Air Sahara offered Business Class and Economy Class on its Boeing 737 fleet. The airline positioned itself as a full-service domestic carrier competing with Indian Airlines and Jet Airways in the pre-LCC era of Indian aviation.
What was Air Sahara checked baggage policy?
Air Sahara included checked baggage with its Economy and Business Class fares, following standard Indian domestic carrier policies of the era. Economy passengers typically received 20-25 kg of free checked baggage.
What happened to Air Sahara?
Air Sahara was acquired by Jet Airways in April 2007 for approximately $500 million and was rebranded as JetLite, operating as Jet Airways' low-cost subsidiary. JetLite continued operating until 2019 when it was absorbed into Jet Airways' mainline operations shortly before Jet Airways itself ceased operations.