Gangtok: In a bid to meet the increasing demand for travel to the scenic destination of Pakyong in Sikkim, SpiceJet, a leading low-cost carrier, has announced the resumption of its flight operations to Pakyong airport. The airline confirmed the restart of flights from both Kolkata and Delhi to Pakyong, alongside the launch of non-stop flights between Hyderabad and Ayodhya, further enhancing connectivity for travelers.

The Delhi-Pakyong route is scheduled to operate five days a week, while the Kolkata-Pakyong flight will run daily, catering to the growing interest in visiting this picturesque location. Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer of SpiceJet, expressed enthusiasm about the move, emphasizing the airline's commitment to expanding its network and serving passengers.

SpiceJet's services to Pakyong resumed on March 31, marking a significant step in bolstering tourism in the Himalayan state. B T Pote, the officiating airport director at Pakyong airport, expressed confidence in the airport's preparedness to handle flights even during adverse weather conditions, highlighting the excellent road connectivity facilitating hassle-free travel for tourists.

The Pakyong airport, renowned for its table-top runway, had its flight services suspended approximately six months ago due to operational reasons. SpiceJet initiated flight operations to the airport in 2018, but services have been sporadic, primarily due to visibility issues.

According to the schedule, the daily flight from Kolkata will depart at 8.05 am, reaching Pakyong at 9.35 am, with a return journey departing at 10.30 am and arriving in Kolkata at 12.10 pm. Similarly, the Delhi-Pakyong flight will take off at 9.45 am, landing in Sikkim at 12.40 pm, and departing for Delhi at 1.10 pm, arriving at 4.10 pm.

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