Vistara, a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, announced the addition of Manohar International Airport (New Goa International Airport, Goa) to its domestic network with daily connectivity to and from Bengaluru along with 6x weekly flights to and from Mumbai, starting 14 February 2023. The airline will operate these flights using its A320neo aircraft with a three-class configuration. With this, Vistara will be operating flights to and from two different airports serving the same city for the first time as it further amplifies its presence in Goa.
Commenting on this, Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “With the recent launch of the Manohar International Airport in Goa, we are excited to announce additional flights from Mumbai and Bengaluru to the city of choice for tourists from India and around the globe. This is in line with our objective of offering better connectivity and convenience to our customers as they fly India’s most loved airline. We hope that customers will appreciate our award-winning product and services on these routes.”
Bookings for the flights are open on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, OTAs (online travel agencies) and other travel agents.
FLIGHTS ON MUMBAI-GOA AND BENGALURU-GOA ROUTES STARTING 14 FEBRUARY 2023
Sector | Flight No. | Days of Operation | Departure | Arrival |
CSMI Airport (BOM) – Manohar International Airport (GOX) | UK 513 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 1510 hrs | 1625 hrs |
Manohar International Airport (GOX) – CSMI Airport (BOM) | UK 514 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 1305 hrs | 1425 hrs |
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) – Manohar International Airport (GOX) | UK 511 | Daily | 1105 hrs | 1230 hrs |
Manohar International Airport (GOX) – Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) | UK 512 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 1700 hrs | 1820 hrs |
Manohar International Airport (GOX) – Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) | UK 512 | Wednesday | 1305 hrs | 1425 hrs |
Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been featured amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines while being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia’ at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.