Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Tirupati Air Connectivity Gets Boost as FLY91 Launches Routes
Tirupati is a city visited by millions of temple pilgrims.
Its airport was declared an international airport in 2017, but it has not yet received direct international flights.
The aviation minister said the government is working toward flights to places such as Kuwait.
This could help people from the region and overseas devotees.
Airline FLY91 has now started flying to Tirupati.
Its new routes connect Tirupati with Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry.
The Hyderabad flight runs every day.
The other two routes operate on selected days each week.
Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu advocated direct international flights between Tirupati and destinations including Kuwait.
Tirupati airport received international airport status in June 2017 but still has no direct international services.
FLY91 added Tirupati as its 13th destination and third station in Andhra Pradesh.
The airline launched direct routes from Tirupati to Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry.
The Hyderabad service will operate daily, while Vijayawada and Rajahmundry flights will run four and three days weekly, respectively.
- Who
- Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and regional airline FLY91 are central to the development.
- What
- FLY91 launched regional flights from Tirupati, while the minister advocated direct international connectivity, including to Kuwait.
- When
- The airport received international status in June 2017; FLY91's first Tirupati flight was inaugurated in the reported launch event.
- Where
- Tirupati Airport, Andhra Pradesh, with new connections to Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry.
- Why
- To improve travel for pilgrims, local communities and overseas devotees, and to expand regional air connectivity.
- International status
- Tirupati airport was accorded international airport status in June 2017.
- Proposed international link
- The aviation minister highlighted Kuwait as a potential direct international destination.
- FLY91 network position
- Tirupati became FLY91's 13th destination and third station in Andhra Pradesh.
- New routes
- Tirupati is directly connected with Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry.
- Flight frequency
- Hyderabad operates daily; Vijayawada operates Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; Rajahmundry operates Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Aircraft expansion
- FLY91 has a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft from ATR.
- Inaugural welcome
- The first flight received a customary water cannon salute at Tirupati Airport.