Shimla May 9
Himachal Pradesh Tourism and Civil Aviation department announced that air connectivity to Shimla would be restored tomorrow as Alliance Air Aviation Limited is set to resume the Delhi-Shimla-Delhi flight.
Spokesperson of the state government said that flights would operate on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the flight will depart from Delhi at 7.20 am and arrive in Shimla at 8.35 am, while the Flight will depart Shimla at 11.30 am and reach Delhi at 12.40 pm.
On Saturdays, the Flight would depart Delhi at 7.50 am and arrive in Shimla at 9.05 am whereas the Flight would depart Shimla at 12.00 noon and arrive in Delhi at 1.10 pm. On Sundays, the Flight would depart Delhi at 6.20 am and arrive in Shimla at 7.35 am, while the Flight would depart Shimla at 8.00 am and reach Delhi at 9.10 am.
Additionally, the Shimla-Dharamshala-Shimla flight service would commence from 11th May, 2026 and will operate on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the Flight would depart Shimla at 9.00 am and arrive in Dharamshala at 9.50 am, while the Flight will depart Dharamshala at 10.15 am and reach Shimla at 11.05 am.
On Saturdays, the Flight would depart Shimla at 9.30 am and arrive in Dharamshala at 10.20 am, while the Flight will depart Dharamshala at 10.45 am and reach Shimla at 11.35 am.
The flight operations are expected to significantly improve intra-state and inter-state connectivity, while also giving an impetus to tourism and economic activities in Himachal Pradesh.
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Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, ‘The state government is committed to promoting tourism and improving regional connectivity across Himachal Pradesh’.
He said that strengthening air connectivity would go a long way in facilitating tourism and business activities within the state.
These new flight services would provide faster, safer and more convenient travel options for residents and tourists alike, while also contributing significantly to the economic growth and tourism potential of the state.
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