NEW DELHI: In a big transfer, the famend low-cost airline, IndiGo, headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, is about to inaugurate its maiden direct flight connecting Mumbai and Ayodhya, marking a historic milestone in air journey between the 2 cities.
Mumbai Departure, Ayodhya Arrival Timings
The maiden flight is scheduled to depart from Mumbai at 12:30 pm, reaching Ayodhya at 2:45 pm. The return journey will start at 3:15 pm from Ayodhya, with the plane touchdown again in Mumbai at 5:40 pm.
Strategic Growth: Ayodhya-Delhi Air Connectivity
This growth follows IndiGo’s profitable graduation of flights between Ayodhya and Delhi on December 13, strategically aligning with the approaching inauguration of the Ram temple.
Including to the connectivity, Air India Categorical has introduced flights between Delhi and Ayodhya, with operations commencing on December 30.
Ayodhya-Bengaluru-Kolkata Route Expansions
Increasing additional, Air India Categorical is about to introduce direct flights connecting Ayodhya with two main metros – Bengaluru and Kolkata – beginning January 17.
For Bengaluru-bound travellers, the inaugural flight is scheduled on January 17 at 8:05 am, arriving in Ayodhya at 10:35 am. The return journey will start at 3:40 pm from Ayodhya, touchdown in Bengaluru at 6:10 pm.
For Kolkata, the flight will depart from Ayodhya at 11:05 am, reaching Kolkata at 12:50 pm. The return leg will take off from Kolkata at 1:25 pm, arriving in Ayodhya at 3:10 pm.
IndiGo’s Pioneering Function: Linking Ayodhya-Delhi Since December 13
Notably, IndiGo took the lead on December 13 by initiating flights between Ayodhya’s Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram Worldwide Airport and Delhi, strategically capitalizing on the BJP authorities’s bold plan to inaugurate the Ram temple.
Ayodhya Airport’s Transformation: Maharishi Valmiki Worldwide Airport Ayodhyadham
The Ayodhya airport, renamed ‘Maharishi Valmiki Worldwide Airport Ayodhyadham’, is poised to turn out to be a big gateway to the temple city, aligning with its evolving standing as a significant worldwide pilgrimage centre. The estimated price for the primary section of the airport’s building stands at roughly Rs 1,450 crore.