India, Sept. 21 -- Solapur residents will soon enjoy regular air connectivity to Mumbai and Bengaluru, as passenger flight services on both routes are set to begin from October 15, 2025. Bookings for the new services will open on September 20, offering travellers a head start ahead of the festive season.

Announcing the development on Friday, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol said the launch, timed with the auspicious occasion of Navratri, marks a significant step toward enhancing Solapur's modern transportation network.

The flights will operate four days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, offering direct and faster connectivity from Solapur to Mumbai, Maharashtra's financial capita...