Direct Flights from Bhubaneswar to 5 New Cities; All You Need to Know

Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, will improve its air connectivity by adding flights to five new Indian cities starting in New Year 2025, announced Prasanna Pradhan, Director of Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) on Thursday.

These new flights will make it easier for travelers to reach Indore, Dehradun, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Kochi from Bhubaneswar.

New Flight Services from Bhubaneswar

Starting January 1, 2025, IndiGo will operate flights from Bhubaneswar to Indore four days a week. Additionally, from early 2025, there will be three daily flights from Bhubaneswar to Dehradun.

Starting January 3, 2025, there will be flights three days a week from Bhubaneswar to Jaipur and Lucknow. Air India will also begin offering daily direct flights from Bhubaneswar to Kochi in the New Year.

New Flights Will Boost Odisha's Growth

In addition to being convenient for travelers, the new airline services from Bhubaneswar Airport will significantly enhance Temple City's significance as a regional transportation center. 

“It is anticipated that these improved airline connections will greatly increase tourism and business throughout the state. The availability of belly cargo on these aircraft will also give agricultural produce transportation and growth a big boost, which will further boost Odisha's economic development," stated Odisha's CM Mohan Manjhi.

In an effort to accelerate Odisha's growth, the administration of Mohan Majhi is encouraging direct flights to more Indian cities. Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda recently announced direct flights to Hyderabad, Raipur, Lucknow, and Mumbai.

Odisha's New Destination Policy

The recently adopted New Destination Policy in Odisha is encouraging airlines to increase their operations at Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda airports. According to Pradhan, the foundation for the flight services has already been established.