Pune to Enhance Air Connectivity with New Routes to Tirupati, Northeast, and Coastal Karnataka
New flight routes to link Pune with Tirupati, Northeast and coastal Karnataka
Hindustan Times
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Pune, India, is set to improve its air connectivity with the introduction of three new flight routes under the UDAN scheme, including a Solapur-Tirupati service and direct flights to Mangalore and Bagdogra. This initiative aims to strengthen regional connectivity and support underserved airports across the country.
- 01Pune will gain three new flight routes starting May 2026 under the UDAN scheme.
- 02New routes include Solapur-Tirupati, Mangalore, and Bagdogra, enhancing regional connectivity.
- 03The initiative is part of a ₹12,000 crore investment to develop smaller airports.
- 04Pune Airport director emphasizes the importance of integrating smaller airports into the national aviation network.
- 05Direct flights will significantly reduce travel time for passengers and improve access to the Northeast.
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Pune, located in Maharashtra, India, is set to enhance its air connectivity with three new flight routes expected to launch in May 2026 under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme. The new routes include a Solapur-Tirupati service, along with direct flights to Mangalore and Bagdogra. This expansion is part of a larger national initiative to improve regional connectivity by linking smaller and underserved airports, backed by an investment of approximately ₹12,000 crore (roughly $1.45 billion USD) under the Regional Connectivity Scheme. Pune Airport director Santosh Dhoke highlighted that these developments should be viewed as part of a national aviation network rather than isolated improvements for Pune. The Solapur connection will facilitate direct access to Tirupati, benefiting pilgrims and families, while the Bagdogra link will ease travel to the Northeast, which requires smaller aircraft due to terrain constraints. Frequent flyers have welcomed the news, noting that the new routes will significantly reduce travel time compared to relying on connecting flights through larger hubs.
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The new flight routes will significantly enhance travel options for residents of Pune and surrounding areas, reducing travel time and improving access to important destinations.
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