Four-times-weekly Boeing 787-8 service offers faster access to central Tokyo and seamless onward connections across Japan.
Air India has further expanded its international network with the launch of a new non-stop service between Mumbai and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, offering travellers a more convenient and time-efficient gateway to the Japanese capital. The inaugural flight operated on 15 June 2026, making Mumbai the second Indian city after Delhi to enjoy direct connectivity to Haneda, one of Tokyo’s most centrally located airports.
The new route operates four times a week using Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, providing improved travel convenience by eliminating layovers and reducing overall journey times for passengers travelling between India’s financial capital and Japan.
Under the current schedule, Flight AI 356 departs Mumbai at 16:50 hours and arrives at Tokyo Haneda at 04:55 hours the following day on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The return service, Flight AI 355, departs Haneda at 08:50 hours and arrives in Mumbai at 14:20 hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The launch marks a significant enhancement in India–Japan aviation connectivity. While Mumbai was previously connected to Tokyo through Narita International Airport, the introduction of Haneda services offers passengers easier and quicker access to the city’s major commercial districts, cultural landmarks and tourist attractions.
Haneda’s Strategic Advantage for Travellers
Located approximately 15 kilometres from central Tokyo, Haneda Airport is widely regarded as the more convenient of Tokyo’s two major international gateways. The airport provides faster access to prominent areas including Shibuya, Shinjuku and Tokyo Station, making it particularly attractive for both business and leisure travellers.
In comparison, Narita International Airport is situated around 50–60 kilometres from central Tokyo, often requiring longer rail or road transfers to reach the city centre.
Expanded Connectivity Across Japan
The new service also enhances travel opportunities beyond Tokyo. Through Air India’s codeshare partnership with fellow Star Alliance member All Nippon Airways (ANA), passengers arriving at Haneda can seamlessly connect to several domestic destinations across Japan, including Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Okinawa, Osaka and Sapporo.
The expanded connectivity is expected to benefit a wide range of travellers, including corporate passengers, tourists, students and those visiting friends and family, while further strengthening economic, cultural and tourism ties between India and Japan.
Air India has introduced competitive introductory fares for the route, with economy-class return tickets starting from approximately ₹57,700, while regular one-way economy fares begin at ₹38,438 and return fares from ₹63,075. Business-class return fares are priced at around ₹2 lakh, offering premium travellers enhanced comfort on the long-haul journey.
The addition of Mumbai–Haneda flights reflects Air India’s broader strategy to strengthen its global network, improve direct international connectivity and offer Indian travellers greater access to key business and tourism destinations worldwide.
