Articles tagged under: Diu

IndiGo Ahmedabad – Diu flight grounded at SVPI Airport after ‘technical snag’

July 23, 2025
IndiGo Ahmedabad – Diu flight grounded at SVPI Airport after ‘technical snag’

Ahmedabad: An IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad to Diu, carrying 60 passengers, had to abort takeoff this morning after a technical snag was detected. The issue arose during the aircraft’s takeoff roll, prompting the pilots to send a “Mayday” call to air traffic control and immediately halt the departure, according to an IndiGo spokesperson. According to the spokesperson, "A technical snag indication was noticed just before take-off on IndiGo flight 6E7966 operating from Ahmedabad to Diu on 23...Read More

Star Air launches Ahmedabad–Diu direct flight service

May 16, 2025
Star Air launches Ahmedabad–Diu direct flight service

Ahmedabad: A new direct flight service between Ahmedabad and Diu was launched by Star Air today.  Offering another travel option to the Union Territory and nearby coastal spots, the flight operates five days a week—Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The airline uses a 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft for this service. The flight departs from Ahmedabad at 9:50 am and lands in Diu by 10:50 am. The return flight from Diu takes off at 11:20 am and arrives in Ahmedabad at 12:20 pm. D...Read More

Star Air to launch Diu–Belagavi flight via Ahmedabad from May 16

May 03, 2025
Star Air to launch Diu–Belagavi flight via Ahmedabad from May 16

Diu: Connecting the coastal Union Territory of Diu with another city, Star Air is launching a one-stop flight service linking Belagavi and Diu via Ahmedabad, starting May 16, 2025. This new route aims to enhance access to Diu’s coastal attractions while offering a convenient and efficient travel option between Karnataka and Gujarat. The flight service will operate three times a week—on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays—using a 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft. Flight S5107 will depart from...Read More

Star Air to launch Ahmedabad – Diu direct flight from May 16

May 03, 2025
Star Air to launch Ahmedabad – Diu direct flight from May 16

Ahmedabad: A new direct flight service between Ahmedabad and Diu will soon be available, with Star Air launching the service on May 16. Offering a budget-friendly travel option to the Union Territory and nearby coastal spots, the flight will operate five days a week—Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The airline will use a 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft for this service. The flight will depart from Ahmedabad at 9:50 am and land in Diu by 10:50 am. The return flight from Di...Read More

No cash or UPI: Tourists fume as Diu Fort accepts only card payments for entry tickets

April 07, 2025
No cash or UPI: Tourists fume as Diu Fort accepts only card payments for entry tickets

Diu: Built by the Portuguese around 480 years ago, the Diu Fort, located on the east side of the beach town, is a major tourist attraction. The 16th-century fort attracts lakhs of tourists from across the country and around the world. Recently, the administration has imposed an entry fee for visitors. However, the implementation of the ticketing system, which only allows card payments, has caused a massive uproar. The Diu administration has introduced a ticketing system for entry into the fort....Read More