In a significant boost to air connectivity in Southern and Western India, Air India has announced the launch of daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru with two of Rajasthan's most popular destinations - Jodhpur and Udaipur.
The new service, which commenced operations recently, provides much-needed direct air links between India's tech capital and Rajasthan's royal cities, eliminating the need for layovers or connecting flights through Delhi or Mumbai.
Enhanced Travel Options for Multiple Segments
This strategic expansion serves multiple traveler segments:
- Business travelers between Karnataka and Rajasthan
- Tourists seeking to explore Rajasthan's cultural heritage
- Family travelers visiting relatives across states
- Corporate professionals in the IT and manufacturing sectors
Flight Schedule and Operational Details
The daily service operates with the following schedule: Flights depart from Bengaluru in the morning, reaching Jodhpur and Udaipur by midday. The return flights from both Rajasthan cities arrive back in Bengaluru by evening, offering convenient same-day travel options.
Strategic Importance for Regional Connectivity
This route expansion represents Air India's continued commitment to enhancing regional connectivity across India. By connecting Bengaluru - a major economic and IT hub - with key tourist destinations in Rajasthan, the airline is tapping into growing demand for both business and leisure travel.
The timing is particularly strategic as travel demand continues to rebound post-pandemic, with both business travel and tourism showing strong recovery signs.
Benefits for Rajasthan Tourism
The new direct flights are expected to provide a significant boost to Rajasthan's tourism industry by making the state more accessible to travelers from South India. Both Jodhpur, known as the Blue City and home to the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, and Udaipur, the City of Lakes with its stunning palaces, stand to benefit from increased visitor numbers.
This development marks another step in Air India's network expansion strategy under its transformation program, focusing on connecting key domestic destinations while optimizing flight schedules for passenger convenience.
