Air India Express launches direct Dehradun–Bengaluru flight, enhancing Uttarakhand’s connectivity

Air India Express has introduced direct flights connecting Dehradun with Bengaluru, significantly improving accessibility between Uttarakhand and southern India. The service commenced on Monday from Jolly Grant Airport, adding a vital link to one of the country’s major technology and business hubs.

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New route is expected to provide considerable benefits

The new route is expected to provide considerable benefits to professionals, students, and entrepreneurs from Uttarakhand who are based in Bengaluru. With many young people from the hill state engaged in education, technology services, and startups in the southern city, the direct connection offers a faster and more convenient travel option. The initiative is also likely to encourage reverse travel, drawing tourists and investors from Bengaluru to Uttarakhand.

Tourism authorities anticipate that easier access will further promote Uttarakhand’s reputation as a prime destination for leisure and adventure activities. At the same time, the service is seen as a step forward in supporting the state’s economic aspirations, by attracting trade opportunities and strengthening business ties with one of India’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions.

The government has been actively working to expand air connectivity in recent years through policy reforms and infrastructure upgrades. Air India Express, part of the Tata Group, has been steadily scaling up its domestic network, and the launch of this service reflects the airline’s strategy of catering to India’s growing aviation demand. With an expanding fleet and routes, the carrier is positioning itself to link emerging destinations more efficiently across the country.