Bhubaneswar-Varanasi direct flight from Jan 31

Bhubaneswar: Alliance Air is scheduled to start flight operation between Bhubaneswar and Varanasi from January 31, informed an official from Bhubaneswar airport on Sunday.

The daily Bhubaneswar-Varanasi direct flight operations will begin from January 31.

Also, the daily flight between Kolkata and Jarusuguda will start from January 27, the official said.

Flight 9I 747 will depart from Bhubaneshwar at 12.15hrs and arrive in Varanasi at 14.05hrs. Flight 9I 748 will depart from Varanasi at 14.30hrs and arrive in Bhubaneshwar at 16.20hrs.

This flight will cater to the need for swift connectivity for tourists, students, business community and traders.

The option of daily direct flights between the two destinations will reduce the travel time making it convenient for passengers, the official said.

All-inclusive one-way fares Bhubaneshwar-Varanasi & vice versa start at Rs 3470/- only.