Dimapur: The Nagaland government has named Air India Express as the official airline partner for the Hornbill Festival 2026 to make it easier for more travellers to explore Nagaland.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday welcomed Air India Express as the official airline partner.
Rio said he was delighted to welcome Air India Express once again as the official airline partner of the Hornbill Festival.
“This continued association reflects our shared commitment to showcasing Nagaland’s rich cultural heritage and creating greater opportunities for tourism and cultural exchange,” he said.
He said he was particularly happy about Air India Express’s investments in celebrating India’s diverse cultures.
“It is encouraging to see an airline go beyond connecting places to connecting people and cultures, giving our traditions a wider platform and bringing Nagaland closer to the rest of the country and the world,” Rio said.
He added that he looked forward to further strengthening this meaningful partnership.
Air India Express will operate special flights on the Guwahati-Dimapur route from November 28, providing convenient one-stop connectivity from key cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.
Travellers can save up to 15% on bookings made through the airline’s website and mobile app using the promo code HORNBILL.
Bookings for these flights are now open on the airline’s website, airindiaexpress.com, mobile app and other major booking channels.
Air India Express continues to expand connectivity across the Northeast with over 350 weekly flights linking the region to destinations across India and West Asia.
The airline operates services from Agartala, Dibrugarh, Dimapur, Guwahati and Imphal, enabling convenient travel within the region and beyond.