SpiceJet announces non-stop flights to Ayodhya from Chennai, Bengaluru & Mumbai from Feb 1

India's budget airline SpiceJet on Monday announced launch of non‐stop flights connecting Ayodhya with Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai from February 1, 2024. The airline has said that it will deploy its 189‐ seater Boeing 737 aircraft on the said routes.

It is to be noted that the airline, last week, had also declared to operate a special flight from Delhi to Ayodhya on January 21, 2024 on the occasion of ʹPran Pratishtaʹ ceremony at the Ram Mandir scheduled for January 22. A return flight will also operate on the same day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya on December 30.


SpiceJet aims to commence services from Ayodhya to several Indian cities and has denoted the move as part of its efforts to strengthen its network.

ʺThese new flights align with our commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing passengers with convenient travel options. SpiceJet remains dedicated to connecting more Indian cities with Ayodhya soon, offering non‐stop flights for a seamless and comfortable travel experience,ʺ said Shilpa Bhatia, Chief Commercial Officer, SpiceJet.

Last week, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that nearly 100 chartered flights are expected at the Ayodhya airport for the consecration ceremony on January 22.

Further, new flights connecting Mumbai with Srinagar, Chennai with Jaipur, and Bengaluru with Varanasi have also been announced by SpiceJet beginning February 1.