If Daman has been on your travel bucket list but the long journey from Delhi has always held you back, we have some good news—getting there just became a lot easier! Delhi Airport has added Daman to its growing domestic network with the launch of a new direct flight service. The addition takes the airport’s total domestic destinations to 90, making travel to the Union Territory faster and more convenient.
Delhi-Daman Direct Flights Are Here!
According to Time Out, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has expanded its domestic network with the launch of direct flights to Daman, one of the closest beach destinations for Delhiites. Known for its Portuguese forts, scenic coastline and laid-back charm, the coastal town will be connected to Delhi with Alliance Air flights.
Until now, reaching Daman typically involved a 15-hour train journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin or a flight to Surat followed by a long road or rail transfer. According to MakeMyTrip, direct Delhi-Daman flights currently operate twice a week– Mondays and Wednesdays–and take around three hours. Fares start at around ₹7,000. While they’re costlier than train tickets, the non-stop flight saves over 10 hours of travel and takes you directly to Daman without the need for additional road or rail transfers.
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Delhi Airport Expands Domestic Network To 90 Destinations
Besides making spontaneous beach getaways much easier for Delhiites, the new Delhi-Daman route will strengthen connectivity to the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It also supports the government’s push to improve regional air connectivity while boosting tourism and making business travel to one of western India’s key manufacturing hubs more convenient.
With the addition of Daman, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) now connects travellers to 90 domestic destinations. According to DIAL, it also remains the only airport in India with direct flights to 32 of the country’s 36 states and Union Territories.
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So, are you planning to travel to Daman soon? Let us know in the comments!
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FAQs
Which airline operates the new Delhi-Daman direct flight?
The direct Delhi-Daman route is operated by Alliance Air.
How long does the Delhi-Daman flight take?
The non-stop flight takes around three hours, cutting the journey by more than 10 hours compared to travelling by train or via Surat.
How many domestic destinations does Delhi Airport now connect to?
With the addition of Daman, Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) now offers direct flights to 90 domestic destinations.
