Alliance Air has resumed daily direct flight operations between Kullu and Delhi, a move that will remain in effect until July 31. The expanded schedule addresses a surge in passenger demand during the peak summer tourist season, providing relief to travelers who previously faced limited flight availability.
From Five Days to Daily Service
Until now, direct flights between Kullu and Delhi operated only five days a week, excluding Tuesday and Saturday. Responding to persistent demands from tourism stakeholders and a noticeable increase in passenger load, the airline has now introduced daily services. The new schedule adds flights on Tuesday and Saturday, which were previously unavailable.
Flight Schedule and Fares
On Tuesday, a direct flight departs Delhi at 7:50 am and lands in Kullu at 9:10 am. An alternative route via Jaipur departs Delhi at 7:20 am, with a stop in Jaipur, and lands in Kullu at 10:40 am. The direct flight fare is approximately Rs 9,600, while the flight via Jaipur costs about Rs 18,900. Return tickets on the Jaipur route are currently unavailable, with fares from Kullu to Jaipur priced around Rs 9,000.
On Saturday, the direct flight leaves Delhi at 6:20 am and lands in Kullu at 7:40 am. The flight on the Jaipur route maintains its 7:20 am departure. Return fares on the direct route are significantly higher at approximately Rs 19,700 on Saturday.
For the remaining five days of the week, the flight departs Delhi at 6:20 am and lands in Kullu at 7:40 am. Dynamic fares typically start around Rs 17,100 and can escalate to Rs 27,600 as seats sell out. The return flight leaves Kullu at 8:05 am and lands in Delhi by 9:25 am, with fares starting from Rs 16,300.
Additional Kullu-Amritsar Flights Under UDAN
Alliance Air is also operating Kullu-Amritsar flights on Tuesday through June and on Sunday in July. These services, operating under the UDAN scheme, offer an economical fare of approximately Rs 3,600, making air travel accessible to a wider range of passengers.
Tourism Industry Welcomes Move
Kullu Travel Agents’ Association president Atishaye welcomed the development, noting that despite exorbitant costs, seats were previously unavailable during the peak season. The sustainability of Himachal’s tourism economy, particularly during off-season periods, remains closely tied to affordable air travel. Alliance Air’s latest step is undoubtedly a positive move, but lasting reliability will require a committed and long-term strategy.
