Varanasi-Pune Direct Flight Resumes After Four Months, 165 Passengers Arrive in Kashi

Direct air connectivity between Varanasi and Pune has resumed after a gap of nearly four months, offering passengers another travel option between the two cities. The flight service has restarted amid the continued operation of IndiGo flights on the route.

The resumption is expected to benefit business professionals, tourists, students and working individuals who frequently travel between Varanasi and Pune. With another direct flight option available, passengers can choose flights according to their travel requirements.

According to the report, SpiceJet flight SG 525 from Pune arrived at Varanasi’s Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport at 3:44 pm, carrying 165 passengers. The same aircraft subsequently operated as flight SG 526 and departed for Pune at 4:20 pm.

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Of the passengers travelling from Pune to Varanasi, 165 arrived in the city, while 85 passengers boarded the return flight to Pune. The resumption of the service provides additional air connectivity between the two destinations.

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SpiceJet local manager Rajesh Singh said the restart of direct flights between Varanasi and Pune would make travel more convenient for passengers. The availability of another flight option is also expected to give travellers greater flexibility in planning their journeys.

The renewed service is likely to support travel between the two cities for business, tourism, education and employment-related purposes.

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