~ Booking is live for FLY91’s Goa–Solapur route
~ With the new route, FLY91 now connects eight destinations across India.
~ The route unlocks air access to five major pilgrimage centres popular among travellers from Maharashtra and the Konkan region.
India’s emerging regional airline deepens its network with new route enhancing last-mile connectivity
FLY91, India’s dedicated regional carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights between Goa and Solapur, further cementing its role as a key enabler of last-mile air connectivity across India’s underserved regions. The new route, now open for bookings, marks another milestone in FLY91’s expanding network, which now spans eight destinations across the country—including four in Maharashtra alone.
With Solapur joining Pune, Jalgaon, and Sindhudurg on FLY91’s Maharashtra roster, the airline is steadily strengthening regional air access in a state with both growing economic potential and rich cultural heritage. The Goa–Solapur connection is poised to serve a diverse mix of passengers—from pilgrims and industrial travelers to tourists exploring inland Maharashtra.
“Solapur is more than just an industrial hub—it’s a vital stop on Maharashtra’s pilgrimage map,” said Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO of FLY91. “By launching direct flights from Goa, we’re creating a seamless link between the vibrant tourism of the Konkan coast and the spiritual and commercial pulse of southern Maharashtra.”
Located in south-western Maharashtra, Solapur is a prominent textile and manufacturing centre, while also serving as a gateway to five of the state’s most revered pilgrimage destinations: Pandharpur, Tuljapur, Akkalkot, Gangapur, and the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga. The new air link offers pilgrims, domestic tourists, and business travellers a time-efficient, reliable alternative to long road journeys.
The Goa–Solapur route exemplifies FLY91’s broader mission to connect tier II and tier III destinations with major urban centres, a vision closely aligned with India’s UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) regional connectivity scheme.
Based at Manohar International Airport in Goa, FLY91 currently connects key cities like Hyderabad and Pune to regional destinations including Jalgaon, Sindhudurg, and now Solapur. The airline operates with a focus on punctual, efficient service tailored to the needs of regional India.
FLY91 has extended its gratitude to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Government of Maharashtra, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the Airports Authority of India, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, and other stakeholders whose support has enabled the airline’s continued growth into new markets.
As FLY91 continues to expand, niche travelers—be they spiritual seekers, regional entrepreneurs, or off-the-map explorers—can look forward to discovering India’s lesser-known destinations with greater ease than ever before.
