IndiGo Expands Service Under DGCA Winter Schedule; Rising Festive Demand Spurs Schedule Upgrade and Higher Fares
PRAYAGRAJ: In welcome news for air travelers ahead of the festive season, IndiGo Airlines has announced an expansion of its Prayagraj–Bengaluru direct flight service. The flight, which currently operates four days a week, will now run six days weekly, offering greater convenience to passengers traveling between the two cities.
According to the new winter schedule approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the revised flight frequency will take effect from October 26. Under the updated schedule, the service will operate every day except Saturday.
As per the revised timetable, the IndiGo flight will depart from Prayagraj at 12:55 PM and arrive in Bengaluru at 3:40 PM. On the return leg, the flight will take off from Bengaluru at 9:35 AM and land in Prayagraj at 12:15 PM.
Officials said the increased frequency is aimed at accommodating the surge in passenger demand during the festive period, particularly from professionals and students traveling between North and South India.
The Prayagraj–Bengaluru route has seen consistent growth in occupancy rates, prompting the airline to enhance connectivity.
However, with the rising demand, airfares on the route have also climbed sharply. What typically costs around ₹7,000 during normal days has now surged to as high as ₹17,000 on select dates during the festival rush.
Travel agents attribute this spike to the seasonal demand, which peaks around Diwali and Chhath Puja, as thousands of travelers prefer air travel for speed and convenience.
The expansion of flight operations underlines Prayagraj’s increasing importance as an aviation hub in eastern Uttar Pradesh, connecting the city to major metro destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Aviation experts believe that continued improvements in flight frequency will significantly boost the city’s business, education, and tourism sectors.
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