Airline company Air India Express on Saturday started direct flight service from Kolkata to Hindon Airport in Uttar Pradesh. The first flight on the Kolkata-Hindon route landed at Hindon in Ghaziabad at 9.30 am. The flight from Kolkata to Hindon will operate daily, while the flight from Hindon to Kolkata will operate six days a week except Saturday.
The flights will take off from Kolkata at 7.10 am and reach Hindon at 9.30 am daily, while the return flights will depart from Hindon Airport at 5.20 pm and reach Kolkata at 7.40 pm.
Many states will benefit
The airline said that it will operate 40 weekly flights from Hindon, which will directly connect Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Jammu and Kolkata. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the services of Air India Express from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad on Saturday. Alok Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, said that Hindon serves a vast catchment area covering the eastern and northern geography of Delhi-NCR apart from Ghaziabad and western parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Civil Aviation Minister inaugurated
In fact, to strengthen regional connectivity, the Ministry of Civil Aviation started the flight of its aircraft Boeing-737 from Kolkata-Hindon-Goa on March 1, 2025. The project was inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu at Hindon. Hindon Airport is located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Due to its strategic position, dual-use potential, military base and ability to handle air traffic, it is an important asset for the country. Starting flights from Hindon will greatly help in reducing air traffic in NCR.
Supporting initiatives like Project Udan
This flight under Project UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is a testament to the Indian Air Force’s commitment to support both military and civilian air operations, facilitating better access to various locations. Beyond its core mission of protecting the country’s skies, the Indian Air Force actively contributes to nation building by supporting initiatives like Project Udan, which aims to enhance regional air connectivity across India.
