Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to enhance its air connectivity with the introduction of direct flights linking the state to nine major cities across India. The state government announced today that these services would commence in the first week of January 2025, providing a significant boost to regional connectivity and economic development.
According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), direct flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda to Hyderabad, Raipur, Lucknow, and Mumbai will begin operations on January 1. Similarly, flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar to Indore, Dehradun, Kochi, Jaipur, and Lucknow will start from January 3.
The CMO highlighted the transformative impact of these new air routes, emphasizing that enhanced connectivity would not only facilitate easier travel for residents and visitors but also play a pivotal role in driving Odisha’s economic growth. “Commencement of direct flight services from Odisha to more cities across the country will boost air connectivity. This will also play a major role in the economic development of the state,” the statement read.
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