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Direct Flights Launch Between India and Mongolia, Cutting Travel Time Significantly
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CNBC TV18•29-09-2026, 17:37
Direct Flights Launch Between India and Mongolia, Cutting Travel Time Significantly
- •Direct air connectivity between New Delhi and Ulaanbaatar has commenced with a regular non-stop service operated by Mongolia’s Hunnu Air.
- •The new weekly flight, operating every Monday, reduces the journey time between the two capitals to approximately five hours, replacing previous transit-heavy routes.
- •The service is expected to boost tourism, medical visits, and strengthen the multifaceted bilateral strategic partnership between India and Mongolia.
- •It will facilitate spiritual tourism from Mongolia to Buddhist heritage sites in India and allow Indian travelers to explore Mongolia’s natural landscapes and historical sites.
- •The direct air link is also anticipated to support bilateral trade and commerce by enabling faster and more cost-effective cargo movement.
Key Questions Answered
The regular non-stop service between New Delhi and Ulaanbaatar is operated by Mongolia’s Hunnu Air.
The new direct flight reduces the journey time between India and Mongolia to around five hours.
The direct flight was announced during Mongolian President U Khurelsukh’s State Visit to India in October 2025.
