Daily Delhi–Belagavi air link to resume from October 1
IndiGo will resume daily flights on the New Delhi–Belagavi–New Delhi sector from 1 October 2026, restoring connectivity that was reduced to a tri‑weekly service earlier this year, a release from Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar said on Thursday.
According to the release, the airline will operate the service every day of the week. The morning schedule will depart New Delhi at 6:15 am and arrive Belagavi at 8:40 am. The return rotation will leave Belagavi at 9:10 am and reach New Delhi at 11:40 am.
- Start date: 1 October 2026
- Departure from Delhi: 6:15 am
- Arrival at Belagavi: 8:40 am
- Departure from Belagavi: 9:10 am
- Arrival at Delhi: 11:40 am
The release said that the earlier cutback reduced the frequency to three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). It added that industrialists, businesspeople, doctors and local residents had requested the MP to press for restoration of daily flights, and that Shettar took up the matter with Union Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and IndiGo officials.
"IndiGo Airlines will operate flights between New Delhi–Belagavi–New Delhi every day of the week starting October 1," the release said.
Local impact and reactions
The reinstatement is likely to be welcomed by Belagavi's business community, medical fraternity and frequent flyers who rely on early morning departures to reach the national capital for meetings, specialised treatment and onward connections. Until the reduction, the route had been operated daily by the carrier.
Belagavi has for years sought stronger air links to New Delhi to support investment, industry and the movement of professionals. Restoring a daily morning rotation could improve same‑day connectivity for executives and patients and strengthen the city’s appeal for investors who evaluate travel convenience when planning operations.
Operational details and timetable
The schedule indicated in the release establishes a quick turnaround at Belagavi, with roughly a 30‑minute ground time between arrival and departure. This pattern supports a single‑aircraft rotation for the morning sector but the release did not specify aircraft type or flight numbers.
| Sector | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi → Belagavi | 6:15 am | 8:40 am |
| Belagavi → New Delhi | 9:10 am | 11:40 am |
The release did not provide information on fares, aircraft type, or whether additional frequencies or timings will be added. IndiGo and the Ministry of Civil Aviation had not issued separate statements at the time of the release.
Background
Belagavi’s commercial and civic leaders have repeatedly pressed for robust air connectivity to national and regional hubs. The city serves as a commercial centre for north Karnataka and parts of northern Maharashtra and Goa, and improved flight frequency is seen as an enabler of trade, healthcare access and business travel.
MP Shettar’s release presented the reinstatement as the outcome of representations made by diverse local stakeholders and subsequent meetings with central aviation authorities and the airline. The announcement restores a service pattern previously provided by IndiGo before the tri‑weekly reduction earlier this year.
Passengers and corporates are expected to await formal ticketing notifications from IndiGo before making firm travel plans. The airline typically opens reservations several weeks before a schedule change; passengers should check the carrier’s website and authorised booking channels for confirmations and fare details.
Further developments, including any expansion of timings or additional rotations, will depend on airline network planning, slot availability and passenger demand for the Belagavi–Delhi sector.
