Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated 8 new flight routes for Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, virtually, enhancing air connectivity for pilgrims. The inauguration took place in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Road Transport Gen (Dr) V.K. Singh (Retd.).
New flight routes connecting Ayodhya to major cities including Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Patna, Darbhanga, Mumbai, and Bengaluru were inaugurated. The surge in demand after the recent Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple indicates increased tourism potential, paving the way for economic and social development in Ayodhya.
Ayodhya Airport reflects its culture associated with Ram Mandir
Shri Scindia highlighted Ayodhya’s significance, stating it’s not an ordinary destination but a place of immense faith and reverence for devotees of Bhagwan Ram worldwide. The Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham, has been developed to showcase the city’s culture through artwork depicting stories from the Ramayana. Shri Scindia, ar-end, the total airports in the state will reach 16, including the world-class Jewar greenfield airport. He assured comprehensive airline coverage for Ayodhya.
Spice Jet will operate on these routes as per the following schedule:
| FLIGHTS | DEP. | ARR. | FREQUENCY |
| Delhi-Ayodhya | 10:40 | 12:00 | Daily (Except Wed.) |
| Ayodhya – Delhi | 08:40 | 10:00 | Daily (Except Wed.) |
| Chennai – Ayodhya | 12:40 | 15:15 | Daily |
| Ayodhya-Chennai | 16:00 | 19:20 | Daily |
| Ahmedabad -Ayodhya | 06:00 | 08:00 | Daily (Except Wed.) |
| Ayodhya – Ahmedabad | 12:30 | 14:25 | Daily (Except Wed.) |
| Jaipur – Ayodhya | 07:30 | 09:15 | 2 , 4 , 6 & 7 |
| Ayodhya- Jaipur | 15:45 | 17:30 | 2 , 4 , 6 & 7 |
| Patna – Ayodhya | 14:25 | 15:25 | 2 , 4 , 6 & 7 |
| Ayodhya – Patna | 13:00 | 14:00 | 2 , 4 , 6 & 7 |
| Darbhanga – Ayodhya | 11:20 | 12:30 | 2 , 4 , 6 & 7 |
| Ayodhya – Darbhanga | 09:40 | 10:50 | 2 , 4 , 6 & 7 |
| Mumbai -Ayodhya | 08:20 | 10:40 | Daily |
| Ayodhya- Mumbai | 11:15 | 13:20 | Daily |
| Bengaluru – Ayodhya | 10:50 | 13:30 | 1 , 3 , 5 & 7 |
| Ayodhya – Bengaluru | 14:10 | 16:45 | 1 , 3 , 5 & 7 |
In December 2023, Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at AyodhyaDham built at a cost of Rs. 350 crores was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in the august presence of Chief Minister, Shri Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of Civil Aviation & Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Dignitaries present at todat’s event included Shri Lallu Singh, Member of Parliament, and officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Government of Uttar Pradesh.
