NEW DELHI: In a major 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 Expansion: Ayodhya-Delhi Air Connectivity
This improvement follows IndiGo’s profitable graduation of flights between Ayodhya and Delhi on December 13, strategically aligning with the upcoming inauguration of the Ram temple.
Adding to the connectivity, Air India Express has introduced flights between Delhi and Ayodhya, with operations commencing on December 30.
Ayodhya-Bengaluru-Kolkata Route Expansions
Expanding additional, Air India Express 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 Role: Linking Ayodhya-Delhi Since December 13
Notably, IndiGo took the lead on December 13 by initiating flights between Ayodhya’s Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport and Delhi, strategically capitalizing on the BJP authorities’s bold plan to inaugurate the Ram temple.
Ayodhya Airport’s Transformation: Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhyadham
The Ayodhya airport, renamed ‘Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhyadham’, is poised to develop into a major gateway to the temple city, aligning with its evolving standing as a serious worldwide pilgrimage centre. The estimated price for the primary part of the airport’s development stands at roughly Rs 1,450 crore.
