Bhubaneswar: Direct flight services between Odisha’s capital and Goa will commence on April 1, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) announced today.
According to the CMO, the direct flights will operate between Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar and Dabolim Airport in Goa, with services provided by private airline IndiGo. Flights will be available four days a week—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday—under the Odisha government’s New Destination Policy. The initiative aims to boost tourism, trade, and other economic activities, the CMO added.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the launch of direct flight services between Bhubaneswar and Goa.
A new chapter in Odisha’s aviation journey unfolds. Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji as Bhubaneswar-Goa flights to take off soon under the #NewDestinationPolicy, unlocking new horizons for tourism, trade & opportunities.
With #ViksitOdisha on the rise, #Odisha is… pic.twitter.com/90vUwkG5ZU
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) March 20, 2025
Notably, Bhubaneswar will also gain air connectivity with Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands starting March 30.
Air India Express will launch daily flight services from BPIA to Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad and Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair from March 30.
