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Winter bonanza for flyers: No. of flights set to double, connect 13 cities from Raja Bhoj Airport

Bhopal: Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, received approval for 60 daily flight movements, comprising 30 departures and 30 arrivals, connecting 13 destinations in the forthcoming winter schedule. Presently, there is a movement of 30 flights per day with 9 destinations. The schedule commences on Oct 25, 2025, with final confirmation expected by Sept 25. Four airlines will provide these services: IndiGo (6E), Air India (AI), Air India Express (IX), and Alliance Air (S9). Director Airport, Ramjee Awasthi, confirmed TOI about the enhanced flight movements. "We have received 60 flight movement slots for the winter schedule," said Awasthi, adding, "We continue our dedication to provide excellent airport services whilst pursuing additional routes and airlines." IndiGo leads with 21 flights, serving Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and additional cities. Air India will operate 4 flights, with 3 to Delhi and 1 to Mumbai. Air India Express plans 2 Bangalore flights and a new Navi Mumbai service starting January 1, 2026. Fly Big Airlines will connect Bhopal to Rewa and Datia. Direct flights will serve: Delhi (8 flights), Bangalore (4 flights), Mumbai (3 flights), Pune (3 flights), Hyderabad (2 flights), and single daily flights to Ahmedabad, Goa, Datia, Dewas, Rewa, Raipur, Navi Mumbai, and Kolkata. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo A four-times-weekly Kolkata service strengthens eastern connectivity. The Navi Mumbai route launches on January 1, 2026, operated jointly by IndiGo and Air India Express. Delhi receives comprehensive coverage with 8 daily flights split between IndiGo and Air India. This schedule expansion demonstrates Bhopal's increasing air travel demand and establishes the airport as a crucial aviation centre in Madhya Pradesh, supporting regional development through improved connectivity. GFX FLIGHT MOVEMENTS IN WINTER SCHEDULE Operational Statistics: Daily Movements: 60 Destinations: 13 Operating Airlines: 4 Infrastructure Improvements: The schedule implementation coincides with several upgrades: - New Arrival area activation - Renovated passenger toilets - Digi Yatra implementation - CAT-II Low Visibility Procedure installation