JetLite
JetLite was an Indian low-cost airline that operated an extensive domestic network, with Mumbai as its busiest departure hub.
About JetLite
JetLite was established through the transformation of Air Sahara, an Indian airline founded in 1991. Jet Airways acquired Air Sahara in 2007 and relaunched it as JetLite, positioning the business as a lower-cost complement to its full-service operation. Although the supplied directory metadata links the name to Germany-based OLT Express Germany, the S2 code, network and aircraft history described here belong to India’s JetLite operation.
Mumbai was JetLite’s busiest departure hub, followed by New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Its network comprised 232 routes serving exactly 58 destinations across two countries. Important cities included Chennai, Guwahati, Bhopal, Indore, Pune, Visakhapatnam and Raipur, giving the airline broad coverage of major Indian metropolitan areas and several regional markets.
Aircraft associated with JetLite included ATR 72 turboprops and Boeing 737 jets. The recorded Boeing fleet covered the 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900 families, including winglet-equipped variants of the 737-700 and 737-800. The ATR 72 supported thinner regional sectors, while the larger Boeing aircraft served busier routes. Its low-cost positioning meant a comparatively streamlined cabin and service model.
JetLite was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Eligible passengers could participate in JetPrivilege, the loyalty programme associated with parent company Jet Airways, although benefits depended on the fare and operating arrangement. JetLite later became integrated with the JetKonnect brand, and the airline no longer operates as an independent carrier, so its former loyalty arrangements are not available for new travel.
A genuine strength of JetLite’s historical network was its reach across India, combining major commercial centres with secondary cities and regional links. Its mix of turboprops and narrow-body jets was suited to routes with different levels of demand. The main practical challenge is that JetLite is defunct: current searches using its name or S2 code may surface archival schedules, unrelated operators or stale directory records rather than bookable flights.
Good to know
Flying with JetLite — what to expect
No Longer Operating
JetLite no longer operates as an independent airline. Any itinerary or listing displaying the JetLite name or S2 code should be checked carefully with the current operating carrier.
Historical Domestic Network
The airline primarily connected Indian cities, with Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad serving as its busiest departure points.
Mixed Aircraft Fleet
JetLite used ATR 72 turboprops on suitable regional services and Boeing 737 aircraft on higher-demand routes. Cabin layouts and comfort therefore varied by aircraft type.
Low-Cost Service Model
JetLite followed a lower-cost service model, so inclusions could vary by fare. Travellers using archived booking records should consult the ticket conditions for baggage and service details.
Legacy Loyalty Benefits
JetPrivilege was linked to Jet Airways and is no longer an active JetLite programme. Historical membership details should not be treated as valid for present-day bookings.
Network overview
Where JetLite flies
JetLite operates 232 routes to 58 destinations across 2 countries, its longest sector reaching Guwahati to Goa (2,193 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities JetLite flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Guwahati → Goa
2,193 km · GAU → GOI
The longest sector in the JetLite network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by JetLite
BLR - MAABengaluru → Chennai0h 48m266 kmBOM - MAAMumbai → Chennai1h 41m1,034 kmMAA - BOMChennai → Mumbai1h 41m1,034 kmBLR - BOMBengaluru → Mumbai1h 28m835 kmBLR - DELBengaluru → Delhi2h 28m1,709 kmBOM - BLRMumbai → Bengaluru1h 28m835 kmBOM - DELMumbai → Delhi1h 48m1,136 kmBOM - GOIMumbai → Goa0h 59m426 kmCOK - BOMKochi → Mumbai1h 43m1,064 kmDEL - BLRDelhi → Bengaluru2h 28m1,709 kmDEL - PNQDelhi → Pune1h 50m1,156 kmDEL - BOMDelhi → Mumbai1h 48m1,136 kmDEL - SXRDelhi → Srinagar1h 14m644 kmGOI - BOMGoa → Mumbai0h 59m426 kmPNQ - DELPune → Delhi1h 50m1,156 kmMore from Germany
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FAQ
JetLite — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- The busiest departure cities were Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, in that order by number of routes.
- JetLite’s longest route was Guwahati to Goa, about 2,193 km nonstop.
- JetLite’s historical carry-on allowance depended on the fare and applicable operating rules. Because it no longer flies, passengers seeing the S2 code on an itinerary should follow the current operating carrier’s baggage limits.
- JetLite served exactly 58 destinations across two countries, operating 232 routes. These figures describe its historical network because the airline is no longer operating independently.
- Mumbai was JetLite’s busiest departure hub. New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad were also major departure points in its network.
- JetLite served a predominantly Indian network that included Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Bhopal, Indore, Pune, Visakhapatnam and Raipur. It no longer operates scheduled flights.
- JetLite tickets are no longer sold because the airline has ceased operating independently. For comparable Indian domestic routes, lower fares are generally easier to find by booking early, comparing nearby dates and avoiding peak holiday periods.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because JetLite is no longer operating, results will generally show available flights from current carriers serving comparable routes.