Odisha

Direct Flight Services Between Bhubaneswar and Goa to Begin on April 1

Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to air connectivity, direct flight services between Odisha’s capital and Goa will commence on April 1, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) announced today. The new route, operated by private airline IndiGo, will enhance tourism, trade, and economic ties between the two destinations.

According to the CMO, the flights will run four days a week—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday—under the Odisha government’s New Destination Policy, which aims to expand the state’s air network. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi welcomed the initiative and expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating the launch of direct air services.

Also, direct flight connectivity with Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands starting March 30. Air India Express will introduce daily services from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) to Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad and Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, further strengthening Odisha’s air travel infrastructure.

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