Tirupati gets new FLY91 links to Hyderabad, Vijayawada
TIRUPATI: FLY91 has launched new flight services connecting Tirupati with Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry, providing direct links between the temple city and major cities in the Telugu states.
Union civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu virtually inaugurated the services on Thursday.
New flights to boost connectivity for Tirupati travellers
Speaking after the launch, Naidu said the additional direct connections between Tirupati and Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Hyderabad would benefit devotees visiting the Tirumala temple as well as other passengers.
He also said efforts were under way to establish an international flight service between Tirupati and Kuwait.
The flight that arrived in Tirupati from Hyderabad received a traditional water-cannon salute from the Airports Authority of India fire service. Airport director Bhuminaathan and other officials welcomed the passengers.
The first FLY91 service that arrived at Vijayawada International Airport was welcomed by airport director Lakshmikanta Reddy and MLAs Yarlagadda Venkata Rao and Aranii Srenevasulu.
FLY91 schedule covers Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry
On Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the flight will depart Hyderabad at 6.05am and arrive in Tirupati at 7.40am. It will leave Tirupati at 8.05am and reach Vijayawada at 9.15am.
The flight will depart Vijayawada at 9.45am and arrive in Tirupati at 10.50am. It will then leave Tirupati at 11.10am and reach Hyderabad at 12.30pm.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, the flight will depart Hyderabad at 6.05am and arrive in Tirupati at 7.40am. It will leave Tirupati at 8.05am and reach Rajahmundry at 9.30am.
The flight will depart Rajahmundry at 10am and arrive in Tirupati at 11.25am. It will then leave Tirupati at 11.45am and reach Hyderabad at 12.50pm.
