International Flights Latest News: Part of the Central government’s Vande Bharat Mission, India’s national carrier Air India on Wednesday announced flights between India and Australia for the month of December. Also Read – International Flights: Amid Ban, Which Countries Indians Can Fly to And How | Explained
According to the schedule that was posted by Air India, over 9 flights will be available from India to Australia, and a similar number of flights from Australia to India as well. Notably, these flights will be operated between Sydney and New Delhi international airports. Also Read – India Will Face No Problems in Taking Forward Ties With US Under Joe Biden: S Jaishankar
Even though the ban on the international flights continues till November 30, still Indian nationals can fly to Australia under the air bubble agreement that was signed between the two countries. Also Read – Sputnik V: Vladimir Putin Says The Vaccine Could be Produced Both in India And China
Interestingly, the Indian government has facilitated the travel of more than 2.87 million people since the Vande Bharat Mission had kickstarted on May 6.
Air India Flights From Delhi to Sydney
| Date | Departure | Dep. Time | Arrival | Arr. Time | Arr. Date |
| 02-Dec-20 | Delhi | 13:55 | Sydney | 08:20 | 03-Dec-20 |
| 05-Dec-20 | Delhi | 13:55 | Sydney | 08:20 | 06-Dec-20 |
| 09-Dec-20 | Delhi | 13:55 | Sydney | 08:20 | 10-Dec-20 |
| 12-Dec-20 | Delhi | 13:55 | Sydney | 08:20 | 13-Dec-20 |
| 16-Dec-20 | Delhi | 13:55 | Sydney | 08:20 | 17-Dec-20 |
| 19-Dec-20 | Delhi | 13:55 | Sydney | 08:20 | 20-Dec-20 |
| 23-Dec-20 | Delhi | 13:55 | Sydney | 08:20 | 24-Dec-20 |
| 26-Dec-20 | Delhi | 13:55 | Sydney | 08:20 | 27-Dec-20 |
| 30-Dec-20 | Delhi | 13:55 | Sydney | 08:20 | 31-Dec-20 |
Air India Flights From Sydney to Delhi
| Date | Departure | Dep. Time | Arrival | Arr. Time | Arr. Date |
| 04-Dec-20 | Sydney | 10:15 | Delhi | 18:05 | 04-Dec-20 |
| 07-Dec-20 | Sydney | 10:15 | Delhi | 18:05 | 07-Dec-20 |
| 11-Dec-20 | Sydney | 10:15 | Delhi | 18:05 | 11-Dec-20 |
| 14-Dec-20 | Sydney | 10:15 | Delhi | 18:05 | 14-Dec-20 |
| 18-Dec-20 | Sydney | 10:15 | Delhi | 18:05 | 18-Dec-20 |
| 21-Dec-20 | Sydney | 10:15 | Delhi | 18:05 | 21-Dec-20 |
| 25-Dec-20 | Sydney | 10:15 | Delhi | 18:05 | 25-Dec-20 |
| 28-Dec-20 | Sydney | 10:15 | Delhi | 18:05 | 28-Dec-20 |
| 01-Jan-21 | Sydney | 10:15 | Delhi | 18:05 | 01-Jan-21 |
These flights are also meant for Australians who are stranded in India because of the border closures. On the other hand, Australian high commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell, has advised passengers to check their eligibility before booking their tickets.
Notably, over 35, 637 Australians, interested to return home, have got themselves registered with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), nearly 10,000 of this count still remains stuck in India.
