With the introduction of the summer flight schedule, Darbhanga Airport now operates 16 flights daily, expanding its services to key destinations such as Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. This expansion has brought joy to passengers, benefiting not just the Mithila region but also travelers from neighboring Nepal. Operational since 2020, the airport’s services are now more streamlined and stable.

Under the latest schedule, the airport successfully operated 16 flights on Tuesday, aligning with the planned expansion. Currently, flight operations include:

• Delhi – Six daily flights
• Kolkata – Two daily flights
• Bengaluru – Two daily flights
• Hyderabad – Four daily flights
• Mumbai – Two daily flights

Additionally, an Indigo flight between Mumbai and Darbhanga is available four times a week on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The revised schedule has also resulted in better flight timing adherence. Notable flights include:

• SpiceJet Flight SG 766 to Hyderabad, canceled on Monday, resumed on Tuesday, arriving 15 minutes early.
• SpiceJet Flight SG 950 from Mumbai landed 26 minutes ahead of its scheduled time.
• SpiceJet Flight SG 751 from Delhi arrived 22 minutes early.
• Indigo Flight 6E7234 from Kolkata landed three minutes before its scheduled time.
• SpiceJet Flight SG 327 from Bengaluru arrived 34 minutes early.
• Indigo Flight 6E7234 from Hyderabad reached at 2:15 PM.
• SpiceJet Flight SG 766 from Hyderabad landed 15 minutes ahead of schedule.
• SpiceJet Flight SG 495 from Delhi arrived 23 minutes early.
• Indigo Flight 6E360 from Delhi was slightly delayed by seven minutes, landing at 3:47 PM.

Since its inception on November 8, 2020, under the UDAN scheme, Darbhanga Airport has steadily expanded its operations. Previously, only one Indigo flight operated on the Darbhanga-Hyderabad route daily. As of Tuesday, SpiceJet has introduced an additional service on this route.

Flight services faced disruptions from January 29 but gradually resumed in February as weather conditions improved. With this steady growth, the airport’s flight operations are increasing, bringing convenience to passengers traveling to and from the Mithila region and Nepal.

Passengers have expressed enthusiasm about the expanded services. Shambhunath Jha, a resident of Bela, emphasized that with proper management and resource allocation, the airport can generate significant revenue while enhancing convenience for travelers. The continuous expansion of air connectivity from Darbhanga signals a promising future for the region’s aviation infrastructure.