SilkAir Launches Vizag Flights

SilkAir has launched direct flightd between Singapore and Visakhapatnam, a port city on the southeast coast of India.

With the introduction of this thrice-weekly service, SilkAir is also the first airline to provide non-stop international air connectivity from Visakhapatnam, more popularly known as Vizag.

MI 448 leaves Singapore at 15:25 for a scheduled arrival at Visakhapatnam Airport at 17:10.

The return flight will depart from Visakhapatnam at 22:55 tonight and arrive in Singapore at 05:55 tomorrow (all times local).

Vizag is SilkAir’s eighth destination in India. Other Indian destinations in SilkAir’s network are Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram.

“SilkAir is pleased to offer direct air services between Singapore and Visakhapatnam. In addition to being one of the important commercial cities inIndia, Vishakhapatnam is also fast emerging as a popular tourist attraction in India and we anticipate strong demand for this service from business and leisure travellers,” said Chief Executive SilkAir, Mr Leslie Thng.

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