Air India Express is set to launch direct flights between Pune and Mangalore on January 4, enhancing regional travel options for passengers. The new service will operate twice every Saturday, with both morning and evening departures from each city.
Flight Schedule Details
Flights from Pune will depart at 9:55 AM and 8:35 PM, reaching Mangalore at 11:40 AM and 10:05 PM, respectively. The return flights from Mangalore will leave at 8:00 AM and 6:30 PM, landing in Pune at 9:25 AM and 8:00 PM.
This new route complements the airline’s recent addition of direct flights between Pune and Bangkok, which began on December 21, 2024. These flights operate three times a week—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Departing Pune at 8:40 AM, they arrive in Bangkok at 2:30 PM, while return flights leave Bangkok at 3:35 PM and land in Pune at 6:25 PM.
Expanding Regional and Business Links
According to Air India Express, the Pune-Mangalore route is designed to strengthen business and cultural ties between the two cities. It is also expected to provide a faster and more convenient travel option for passengers. This new service is part of the airline’s ongoing effort to expand its domestic network and meet the growing demand for regional air travel.
Pune’s Growing Connectivity
Currently, Air India Express operates more than 90 weekly flights from Pune, connecting the city to 10 domestic destinations, including Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Mangalore. The airline also offers an international route to Bangkok.
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