West Bengal’s Durgapur Airport has added two new flight routes, enhancing connectivity in eastern India. IndiGo now operates flights on the Bhubaneswar-Durgapur-Bagdogra and Bhubaneswar-Durgapur-Guwahati routes, according to a statement released on Saturday.
The Bhubaneswar-Durgapur-Bagdogra flight began operations on Friday and will run four days a week—Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Meanwhile, the Bhubaneswar-Durgapur-Guwahati flight launched on Saturday and will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
“We are excited to welcome these new flights that will undoubtedly boost connectivity across key destinations in the region. The Bhubaneswar-Durgapur-Bagdogra and Bhubaneswar-Durgapur-Guwahati routes are essential additions to our network, and we are confident that these services will not only cater to the growing demand but also enhance the overall travel experience for our passengers,” Durgapur Airport director and accountable executive Kailash Mandal said.
These new routes are expected to improve travel convenience for passengers, boost the region’s economic growth, and strengthen connectivity across eastern India. The Durgapur Airport, situated in the industrial belt of Paschim Bardhaman district, already offers flights to major cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
In August, flight operations at Durgapur Airport were temporarily suspended due to waterlogging around the premises and on the approach road from the highway. After a three-day closure, operations at the Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport resumed on August 5, a PTI report stated.
