Direct flight between Prayagraj and Lucknow from March 27

After a gap of around three years, air passengers of Prayagraj would be getting an option of travelling to the state capital via a direct flight. Starting from March 27 onwards, Indigo airline is all set to introduce a direct flight from Prayagraj airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh international airport of Lucknow.

Besides, air passenger would also be able to avail air-connectivity from Prayagraj to Nagpur now, although this would be through a connecting flight via Lucknow and Indore, say officials in the know about it. Bookings for the new destinations i.e. Lucknow and the connecting destination Nagpur have already been started by Indigo, they add.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) regional director (Prayagraj), Achal Prakash said, “The flight from Prayagraj to Lucknow will depart at 4.25pm and reach its destination in 45 minutes i.e. at 5.10pm. Similarly, its departure from Lucknow for Prayagraj will be at 7.40am and the flight would land at Prayagraj airport at 8.45am.” On the route, an ATR class aircraft having a total of 72 seats will operate, he added.