Jet Airways is raising the frequency of a new Manchester to Mumbai service three months before the first flight takes off.
Five flights a week will be offered by the Indian carrier on the route which starts on November 5 and was announced in May with four a week.
Flights will now depart from Manchester airport on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Jet Airways will use an Airbus A330-200 on the route with business and economy classes with return fares starting at £389.
UK and Ireland general manager, Lydia Nazareth, said: “We are pleased to increase the frequency on flights between Manchester and Mumbai ahead of our launch in November.
“Jet Airways is committed to deepening both commerce and tourism ties between the two countries. Expanding our flight frequency allows us to give further choice to business and leisure travellers heading to Mumbai from the North of England.
“Not only are we giving customers more choice when travelling to India, but our network of flights across India also connects Mumbai to multiple different destinations across the country.”
Airport aviation director, Julian Carr, said: “We are delighted that Jet Airways has decided to increase the frequency on its direct flights to Mumbai from Manchester.
“It’s a clear indication of the airline’s commitment to Manchester, and also a sign of the demand for people from the North to travel to India.
“We look forward to the route starting in November and the host of economic benefits it will bring here in the north.”