The IndiGo airline commenced direct flight service between Bhubaneswar and Dubai from Monday.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the service at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here.
The ticket price has been fixed at Rs 10,000 for one-way and Rs 20,000 for round trip as an introductory offer.
The service will be available thrice a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The 15th day of May 2023 marked a new chapter in Odisha’s stride towards global connectivity, said the CM.