Diwali treat: Direct flights to Diu, 3 other tourist spots

TNN / Oct 31, 2023, 08:28 IST

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Diwali treat: Direct flights to Diu, 3 other tourist spots

Ahmedabad: Diwali season is about to take off with a bang as the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad unveils new direct flight options to tourist destinations within the country.
The airport operator’s exciting announcement includes flights to four destinations: Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, Diu, Port Blair in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Agra in Uttar Pradesh.
These flights began operating on Sunday, coinciding with the commencement of the winter schedule by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). “Indigo Airlines has opened bookings for daily direct flights to Jaisalmer and Diu. This new addition allows travellers to explore the captivating historical sites and beautiful beaches of Diu, as well as experience the allure of Jaisalmer, the Golden City,” the airport operator stated.
In addition, Alliance Air is expanding its reach by adding Indore to its destinations, with direct flights thrice a week. It also resumed operations in the Agra sector.

SpiceJet now offers a daily through flight via Chennai, connecting Ahmedabad to the picturesque island getaway of Port Blair. But that’s not all. The existing destinations have become even more accessible. SpiceJet is increasing the frequency of its direct flights to Dubai from seven to nine times a week. Singapore Airlines is also stepping up with a daily direct flight connecting Ahmedabad to Singapore. Starting December 1, Malaysia Airlines will launch its direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, offering passengers four direct flights per week, opening up exciting travel options in Southeast Asia.

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The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad has announced the launch of new direct flight options for travellers from Gujarat during the Diwali season. Indigo Airlines is offering daily flights to Jaisalmer and Diu, while SpiceJet is providing a daily through flight to Port Blair via Chennai. Alliance Air has also added Indore as a destination with thrice-weekly flights. In addition, the frequency of flights to existing destinations has increased, with SpiceJet offering nine weekly flights to Dubai and Singapore Airlines providing a daily direct flight to Singapore. Malaysia Airlines will also start direct flights to Kuala Lumpur from December 1.

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