Akasa Air Fleet — Aircraft Types & Hub Structure
Akasa Air is India's newest scheduled carrier, launched in August 2022.
Fleet at a glance
| Total fleet size (approx) | 30 |
|---|---|
| Carrier type | Low-cost carrier (LCC) |
| Primary hub | Mumbai (BOM) |
| Other hubs | Delhi (DEL), Bangalore (BLR), Hyderabad (HYD) |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Carrier code | QP |
| Country of registration | India |
Aircraft types operated by Akasa Air
B737 MAX 8
Modern narrowbody (Boeing 737 MAX series). 180-200 seats economy. 14% more fuel-efficient than the 737NG.
Aircraft type list is current as of May 2026. Fleet composition evolves continuously as airlines retire older aircraft and induct new variants.
Akasa Air hub network
Akasa Air bases the largest concentration of aircraft and crew at Mumbai (BOM), with additional operational bases at Delhi (DEL), Bangalore (BLR), Hyderabad (HYD). Flights to/from hub airports operate at higher daily frequencies than non-hub destinations, and connecting flights typically route through these hub cities.
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View Akasa Air routes & faresFrequently asked questions
How many aircraft does Akasa Air have?
Akasa Air operates approximately 30 aircraft as of May 2026. The fleet composition includes B737 MAX 8. Fleet counts change continuously as airlines add new aircraft and retire older ones — for the latest exact figure, check Akasa Air's investor relations page or DGCA's airline data portal.
What aircraft types does Akasa Air operate?
Akasa Air operates B737 MAX 8. As a low-cost carrier, the fleet is typically standardised on one or two narrowbody families to minimise crew-training and parts costs.
Where is Akasa Air's main hub?
Akasa Air's primary hub is Mumbai (BOM). Other major hubs include Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad. Hubs are the airports where the airline bases the largest concentration of aircraft, crew, and maintenance operations — flights connect through hubs more frequently than non-hub airports.
Is Akasa Air part of any airline alliance?
Akasa Air is not currently a member of any of the three major global airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, oneworld). It operates a network of bilateral codeshare partnerships instead.
Does Akasa Air operate wide-body or narrowbody aircraft?
Akasa Air operates primarily narrowbody aircraft. Wide-body (twin-aisle) aircraft like the Boeing 777, 787 and Airbus A350 are used for long-haul international routes; narrowbody (single-aisle) aircraft like the A320 family and Boeing 737 are used for domestic and short/medium-haul international flights.
Last updated: 26 May 2026