PUDUCHERRY: Daily flight services between Puducherry and Rajahmundry commenced on Sunday as part of IndiGo Airlines’ revised winter schedule, according to Airport Director K Rajasekhar Reddy. The new service operates via Hyderabad, further strengthening connectivity between Puducherry and major cities in South India.
The addition of Rajahmundry to the existing Puducherry–Hyderabad–Bengaluru route is expected to benefit government officials, business travellers, and passengers commuting to Yanam through Rajahmundry — a region of strategic importance to the Union Territory, located about 73 km away.
As per the revised schedule, an IndiGo ATR-72 aircraft departs Rajahmundry at 10.05 am and arrives in Hyderabad at 11.20 am. It then leaves Hyderabad at 11.50 am and reaches Puducherry at 1.45 pm. On the return leg, the flight departs Puducherry at 2.05 pm for Bengaluru, arriving at 3.30 pm, and returns to Puducherry at 5.20 pm. The aircraft then leaves Puducherry at 5.40 pm for Hyderabad, arriving at 7.25 pm, before continuing its final leg to Rajahmundry at 7.55 pm, where it is scheduled to land at 9.10 pm.
“The new schedule marks an important milestone for the Union Territory by strengthening air links with major economic and cultural centres across South India,” said Airport Director Reddy. “The services will provide passengers with greater travel flexibility, seamless connectivity, and improved accessibility through reliable daily operations.”
Puducherry Airport, operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), continues to enhance passenger amenities and expand flight operations in response to rising travel demand. The revised schedule reflects the airport’s commitment to improving aviation infrastructure and fostering regional growth through enhanced air connectivity. Passengers have been advised to contact IndiGo Airlines for bookings and flight updates.