Pune: Starting August 31, air travelers from Pune will have the convenience of direct flights to Goa and Sindhudurg, making trips to the Konkan region faster and easier, especially during the festive season of Ganesh Chaturthi. Fly91 airline has announced the launch of these new routes, with services available on Saturdays and Sundays.

The newly introduced flights will allow residents of Pune to reach Sindhudurg or Goa within approximately an hour. For the Pune-Sindhudurg route, flight IC 5302 will depart from Pune Airport at 8:05 AM, arriving at Sindhudurg Airport at 9:10 AM. The return flight IC 5303 will leave Sindhudurg at 9:30 AM, arriving back in Pune at 10:35 AM.

For those traveling to Goa, flight IC 1376 will depart from Manohar International Airport in Goa at 6:35 AM, reaching Pune at 7:40 AM. The return flight IC 1375 will depart from Pune at 10:55 AM, landing in Goa at 12:10 PM.

This new service is expected to be a boon for devotees and travelers during the Ganesh festival, providing a quick and comfortable option to travel between Pune and the Konkan region.