For those wishing to visit Bidar, Star Air has good news. To strengthen regional connectivity, Ghodawat Enterprises Pvt Ltd (Star Air) is launching a direct flight between Bidar and Bengaluru.
Tourist place: Bidar is the ‘City of Whispering Mountains’. It is known for its Bidri handicrafts, historical architecture and religious significance to the Sikh community.
- Despite being at the confluence of urban development and cultural heritage, not many flights are available to Bidar.
Key details: Star Air will operate Embraer 145 jets to Bidar. The city is Star Air’s 18th destination. This will be a big boost to tourism in the city.
Flight schedule: The flight between Bidar and Bengaluru is set to operate 4 times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. It will cover the 520 km between Bidar and Bengaluru in just 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Other modes of transportation take anywhere between 8 and 12 hours.