NITN | @notintownlive | 05 Dec 2024, 02:09 am
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The flight service will be effective later this month | Photo courtesy: IndiGo X handle
Indian airline IndiGo has announced the launch of daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru, Karnataka with Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, effective from December 31, 2024.
This new connection enables significant opportunities for increased tourism and pilgrimage, strengthening the airline’s regional connectivity.
In addition to this, IndiGo has also announced the resumption of its flights between Bengaluru and Gorakhpur.
These cities have been connected with a daily flight effective from December 31, 2024.
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said, "The launch of daily flights connecting Bengaluru with Ayodhya reflects our commitment towards enhancing regional connectivity in the country, and further strengthens Bengaluru’s position as a key gateway travel.
"The daily flights are timed to enable our customers ample time to explore Ayodhya, a city of profound spiritual significance and also connect further with IndiGo's wider network."
From its Bengaluru hub, the airline operates over 200 daily departures, serving over 65 domestic and 13 international destinations.
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