FLY91 will launch daily flights connecting Sindhudurg with Navi Mumbai from November 16, restoring a direct air link between the district in South Maharashtra and the Mumbai region. The Goa-headquartered regional airline has opened bookings for the service, which is expected to reduce travel time for residents who have traditionally relied on lengthy road or rail journeys to cover the approximately 500-kilometre distance to Mumbai.
FLY91 is currently the only airline operating from Sindhudurg. The new route is expected to address longstanding demand for direct connectivity, providing residents with easier access to Mumbai for business and administrative purposes. It will also make Sindhudurg and its tourism attractions more accessible to visitors travelling from the Mumbai region.
Navi Mumbai will become FLY91’s 14th destination and its fifth in Maharashtra, alongside Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Solapur and Pune. The airline is developing a regional network connecting emerging cities with economic centres, tourism destinations and pilgrimage hubs across India.
Manoj Chacko, Founder, Managing Director and CEO of FLY91, said the daily service responds to the demand for a convenient connection between Sindhudurg and Mumbai. He added that improved accessibility would support the region’s tourism potential and create opportunities for increased economic activity. As the only airline operating from Sindhudurg, the company recognises the importance of providing reliable air connectivity to the region.
Chacko described Navi Mumbai International Airport as a modern gateway to the Mumbai region, highlighting its connectivity through the Atal Setu to South Mumbai and the Bandra-Kurla Complex. He also pointed to the availability of buses, taxis and app-based cab services, as well as links to nearby railway stations. The airport’s catchment across Navi Mumbai, Panvel and eastern Mumbai is expected to serve both business and leisure travellers.
Tickets for the new service are available through FLY91’s official website and major travel booking platforms. The airline currently serves destinations including Mopa in Goa; Navi Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Solapur and Pune in Maharashtra; Bengaluru and Hubballi in Karnataka; Agatti in Lakshadweep; Kochi in Kerala; Hyderabad in Telangana; and Rajahmundry and Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. The supplied source ends before listing the airline’s complete network.