Updated 4 January 2024 at 17:05 IST

Air India to soon launch flight connecting Bhuj with Mumbai

The direct flight will start operations beginning March 1, the airline said.

Follow : Google News Icon  
Air India Airbus A350
Air India Airbus A350 | Image: Air India

As part of its route expansion plan post re-shaping, Air India is set to add one more destination with the launch of  a direct flight between Mumbai and Bhuj beginning March 1. In a statement issued on Thursday, Air India said it will be offering “a comfortable and convenient connection between the two cities to meet a long-standing demand of the local residents.” 

Operated by an A320 family single-aisle aircraft, flight AI 601 will take off from Mumbai at 7:05 am to arrive in Bhuj at 8:20 pm. The return flight AI602 will depart Bhuj at 8:55 am to land in Mumbai at 10:10 am. 

Advertisement

As per the airline company, the new service will also offer international connection to passengers to destinations in the UK, the North Americas and also to Dubai and Singapore. “It will also provide connection to around 20 cities in the domestic sector. Bookings for the flights have opened today across all channels, including Air India's official website (www.airindia.com), mobile app, and travel agents, including online travel agents.” the Air India statement added. 

Published By : Saqib Malik

Published On: 4 January 2024 at 17:05 IST