10 Shortest Commercial Flights In India

7 JULY, 2023

Sushim Mukul

This route of 202 km connects the town of Pasighat to the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar. The flight, operated by Alliance Air, takes around one hour.

10. PASIGHAT-ITANAGAR

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This route of 183 km is served by Flybig, connecting Assam's capital to Dhubri in western Assam. It takes around 55 minutes, offering scenic views of the Brahmaputra River and the Buxa Tiger Reserve.

9. GUWAHATI-Rupsi

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Operated by IndiGo and Flybig, the route covers 182 km in approximately 45 minutes, connecting upper Assam to lower Assam.

8. SILCHAR-GUWAHATI

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Flown by Vistara, IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, this flight covers 150 km over the stunning Pir Panjal in around 30 minutes, providing a mesmerising gazing experience.

7. Jammu- Srinagar

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With a distance of 147 km, this bi-weekly service takes around an hour to connect these two picturesque cities on the north bank of the Brahmaputra. Alliance Air serves the short route.

6. Lilabari-Tezpur

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Covering 136 km in about 50 minutes, Alliance Air links Dibrugarh in Assam to Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh, offering a convenient link across the Brahmaputra.

5. Dibrugarh-itanagar

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Spanning 124 km and taking approximately 35 minutes, IndiGo connects Silchar in Assam to Shillong in Meghalaya, offering views of the Khasi hills en route.

4. silchar-shillong

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A weekly flight, covering 118 km in about 25 minutes, Air India connects India's financial capital to Pune, providing a convenient option for travellers.

3. mumbai-pune

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Alliance Air offers a 20-minute flight connecting the major cities of Meghalaya and Assam, covering a distance of 61 km. This short-haul route provides convenient and efficient travel.

2. GUWAHATI-SHILLONG

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Covering a distance of 58 km in around 20 minutes, Alliance Air connects the Arunachal Pradesh capital, to Ziro, known for its scenic landscapes and indigenous culture.

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