Ludhiana residents finally have a reason to cheer as flight ticket bookings for the Halwara to Delhi route officially opened on April 1, 2026. Union Minister of State Ravneet Bittu announced that direct flight operations will start from May 15, 2026. This move fulfills a long-standing demand for better air connectivity for the industrial hub of Punjab. The civil terminal at Halwara Airport was inaugurated earlier by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 1, 2026.
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Flight Schedule and Timings from Halwara Airport
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has included this route in its summer schedule with two daily flights. These flights will be operated using Airbus A320 aircraft which can accommodate between 160 and 180 passengers.
- Morning Flight: Arrives from Delhi at 9:45 am and departs from Halwara at 10:25 am.
- Afternoon Flight: Arrives from Delhi at 2:10 pm and departs from Halwara at 2:40 pm.
- The total flight time is expected to be between 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Initial operations will focus on domestic flights with a capacity of 150 passengers per terminal session.
Ticket Fare and Key Details for Passengers
Air India is expected to lead the initial operations on this sector. The bookings are currently live on official platforms for those planning to travel from mid-May onwards.
| Service Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Economy Class Fare | Approximately Rs 6,400 (Subject to variation) |
| Booking Start Date | April 1, 2026 |
| Flight Commencement | May 15, 2026 |
| Aircraft Type | Airbus A320 |
Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora confirmed that the infrastructure is ready for operations. The start of these flights is expected to provide a significant boost to trade and local businesses in Ludhiana by saving travel time to the national capital.
