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Solapur-Mumbai and Amravati-Pune Direct Flights to Cut Travel Time to Minutes
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News18•16-10-2026, 11:27
Solapur-Mumbai and Amravati-Pune Direct Flights to Cut Travel Time to Minutes
- •Two important air routes in Maharashtra, Amravati-Pune and Solapur-Mumbai, have been selected under the revised UDAN scheme.
- •Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol announced that the direct flights will reduce an 8 to 10-hour journey to just a few minutes.
- •The Amravati-Pune route will greatly benefit students, IT professionals, and businessmen traveling between Vidarbha and Pune.
- •The Solapur-Mumbai route will boost textile industries, religious tourism, and business connectivity with the state capital.
- •While the routes have been selected, official details regarding the start date, airline operators, and flight schedules are yet to be announced.
Key Questions Answered
Under the Central Government's revised 'UDAN' scheme, Maharashtra has selected the Amravati-Pune and Solapur-Mumbai routes to expand regional air connectivity.
The information regarding the selection of these air routes was shared by the Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol.
These direct flight services will connect major economic, industrial, and educational hubs, cutting an 8 to 10-hour journey down to just a few minutes while boosting trade, tourism, and industries.
