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.