Flight between Hubballi and Mysuru inaugurated

Thursday, May 5, 2022

The flight between Hubballi and Mysuru was inaugurated on Tuesday designed for bringing important cities much closer and improving connectivity between the north and southern parts of Karnataka.

Besides giving an impetus to trade and commerce, this new flight is also expected to boost tourism in both the regions.The Indigo flight from Hubballi reached Mysuru at 6.05 p.m. and was greeted with a water canon salute after landing,withthe return flight at 6.25 p.m. The flight duration between Mysuru and Hubballi is not only time saving but reduces the monotonousgrind of traveling by road for almost 10 to 12 hours.

Travel and tourism stakeholders welcomed the new flight and said that this promisesgood days for the city and improves connectivity not only to Hubballi but other areas of North and Central Karnataka region.

Mr.Jayakumar, president, Mysore Travels Association, said that although there are trains and buses, the trip of almost 12 hours disheartensmany tourists visiting Goa who also visit Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole and Hampi.

But now, they can go through Mysuru and move on to Kochi which is another important destination with a flight connection from Mysuru, said Mr.Jayakumar.

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