Jharsuguda: IndiGo is set to operate daily direct flights, connecting Odisha’s Jharsuguda with Bengaluru, from Wednesday (November 15).
The flight will be of 2 hour and 5 minutes duration, according to the airline’ website.
The Airbus A320neo will take off from Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda at 12.50 pm on Wednesday and reach Bengaluru at 2.55 pm. The direct flight from Bengaluru commences at 10.15 am and arrives in the western Odisha town at 12.20 pm.
This comes 10 days after the launch of direct flights between Jharsuguda and Kolkata. “These new flights will further strengthen inter-state connectivity, making it easier for travellers to reach this significant industrial and business centre,” IndiGo earlier said in a statement.
Head of Global Sales, IndiGo, Vinay Malhotra said, “We are delighted to commence operations from Jharsuguda, fortifying our domestic connectivity. As an emerging industrial hub in Odisha, Jharsuguda holds immense potential for business and trade, and these new flights will unlock a realm of opportunities in the region. Connecting the city to major metropolitan hubs like Kolkata and Bengaluru, which are well-connected to a plethora of domestic and international destinations, will serve as a gateway to expanded travel opportunities and economic growth for the region. IndiGo continues its commitment to providing affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences across an extensive network for our valued passengers.”