Are you someone who is planning to visit India? Well, soon you will have an option to fly directly from Abu Dhabi to the Indian city of Chandigarh through a direct flight. Yes, this will be possible as IndiGo, the budget carrier from the country plans to introduce direct flights between the two cities in May.
Abu Dhabi & Chandigarh Connected By IndiGo’s Daily Direct Flights
According to a report by Hindustan Times, it was mentioned that soon flyers from Chandigarh will be able to take a flight from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport to the capital city of Abu Dhabi in the UAE. This will in turn strengthen the airport’s international connectivity and the daily direct flights will begin from May 15. With the launch of this new route, enhanced flight options and seamless connectivity will be offered to travellers commuting between the two nations for a multitude of purposes, including but not limited to business and tourism.
If you’re wondering, then the inaugural flight will take off from Abu Dhabi at 10:15 PM on May 15 and reach Chandigarh at 3:30 AM local time on May 16. While from Chandigarh, the first flight will take off at 2:45 AM local time on May 16 and reach Abu Dhabi at 5:15 AM local time. It will be a journey of four hours and currently, the return fare is priced at ₹66,000.
Currently, The Airport Operates One Other International Flight
This means, that the improved connectivity will let tourists travel between the two nations, thereby boosting tourism for both the cities. From the Rock Gardens of Chandigarh to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, tourists will be able to appreciate the beauty of the two major economic hubs.
At this point, it’s worth mentioning that currently the airport only operates one international flight, which is to Dubai and it is seven days a week. However, it’s worth noting that this airport in Chandigarh also caters to several major domestic routes, such as Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Chennai, Pune, Srinagar, and Goa, to name some.
So, if you have also been planning to travel between the two cities, it will become more convenient from May onwards.
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