Pilgrim traffic into Ayodhya gets a major capacity boost just in time for Diwali. Daily non-stops are rolling out from Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad, giving devotees and tourists a simpler, faster way to plan darshan and long-weekend trips.
The new services are slated as daily direct rotations, with phased starts through the week leading into the festive peak. Morning arrivals align with temple plans and local transfers; evening returns help day-trippers and short-stay visitors squeeze more time on the ground.
Until now, many travellers stitched together connections or long surface legs to make holiday windows work. A web of daily non-stops evens out prices, reduces connection risk, and supports larger family groups that need predictable timing. It also spreads demand beyond a single metro, smoothing airport queues at departure points.
If you’re flexible, target very early morning or late-night departures for calmer fares. For families booking 4–6 seats, split into smaller PNRs to mix fare buckets and keep the average down. If mobility is a concern for elders, request assistance in-app a day before travel and aim for flights that arrive before the afternoon rush.
Festive weeks mean busy terminals. Check in online, travel light, and keep one power bank per two travellers. Pre-book local transport from the airport—temple-town traffic spikes around aarti times. Carry water and a small snack; queue times can stretch when multiple flights bank together.
Sustained loads typically prompt more carriers to add capacity and explore additional metros. Expect frequency tweaks after the first fortnight as patterns settle, plus extra peak-day flights around major religious dates.
More non-stops make spiritual travel easier and itineraries cleaner. Lock plans early for preferred timings; the seats will fill fast, but the added capacity should keep last-minute sticker shock in check compared with previous seasons.
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