Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated direct flight services from Maa Mahamaya Airport in Ambikapur to New Delhi and Kolkata. The flights, operated on a 72-seater ATR aircraft, will run twice a week to each destination, with a stop at Bilaspur. The services aim to enhance connectivity and convenience for residents of Ambikapur and the surrounding Surguja division.
The Ambikapur-Delhi service will have a fare of Rs 6,500, while the Ambikapur-Kolkata service, starting on April 2, will operate on Thursdays and Saturdays at a fare of Rs 6,000. The introduction of these flights is expected to benefit the tribal-dominated region in northern Chhattisgarh by saving travel time, reducing fatigue, and stimulating business and tourism.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced plans to launch flight services to Ayodhya and Varanasi in the near future. He emphasized the government’s commitment to extending and developing airports in Jagdalpur, Ambikapur, Raigarh, and other areas. The recent inauguration of night flight operations at Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport in Bilaspur is part of the state’s efforts to enhance air connectivity and promote economic growth.
