Mundra: Regional carrier Star Air, part of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, is set to launch new direct flight services from Mundra from June 16, expanding air connectivity between Kutch and key destinations across India. Bookings for the new routes have already commenced on the airline’s website.

The airline will connect Mundra with four cities: Mumbai, Hindon (NCR), Goa (Mopa), and Surat.

Flights on the Mundra–Mumbai route will operate five days a week (Monday to Thursday and Saturday). The service will depart Mumbai at 12:45 pm and arrive in Mundra at 2:15 pm. The return flight will leave Mundra at 2:45 pm and reach Mumbai at 4:15 pm. Fares start at ₹4,499.

On the Mundra–Hindon (Ghaziabad) route, flights will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, flights will depart Mundra at 1:45 pm and leave Hindon at 4:15 pm. On Thursdays, the flight will depart Mundra at 10:45 am, while the return service from Hindon will leave at 1:15 pm. Ticket prices start from ₹5,099.

The Mundra–Goa (Mopa) service will run six days a week (Monday to Friday and Sunday). Flights will depart Goa at 8:30 am and arrive in Mundra at 10:15 am. The return flight will leave Mundra at 6:45 pm and reach Goa at 8:30 pm. Fares start from ₹5,099.

For the Mundra–Surat route, flights will be available five days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday). Departures from Mundra are scheduled at 10:45 am. Return flights from Surat will operate at 3:25 pm on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays, and at 12:15 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ticket prices start from ₹2,999.

The new services are expected to strengthen regional connectivity and offer affordable travel options for both business and leisure travellers while providing a significant boost to connectivity in the Kutch region. DeshGujarat