Winter Wings Unfurled: SpiceJet Adds Port Blair And Udaipur To Daily Flight Network

SpiceJet has announced the launch of new daily flights to Port Blair and Udaipur starting October 15, 2025, aimed at boosting domestic tourism during the winter season. The expansion aligns with rising demand for leisure travel and reflects the airline’s strategy to strengthen regional connectivity ahead of the festive surge.

Route Expansion Highlights  
- The Port Blair service will operate from Kolkata, offering direct access to the Andaman Islands, a popular winter escape for beach and nature lovers  
- The Udaipur route connects Delhi and Mumbai, enhancing access to Rajasthan’s heritage circuit during peak tourist season  
- Flights are scheduled daily, with competitive fares starting at Rs 4,999 for Port Blair and Rs 3,499 for Udaipur, inclusive of taxes  
- SpiceJet will deploy Boeing 737 and Q400 aircraft on these routes, depending on passenger load and airport infrastructure  
- The airline has added 12,000 seats to its winter schedule, anticipating a 20% rise in domestic leisure travel between October and January  
- Port Blair’s Veer Savarkar International Airport and Udaipur’s Maharana Pratap Airport have upgraded passenger handling capacity to accommodate the new traffic  
- SpiceJet’s Chief Commercial Officer stated that the additions are part of a broader plan to revive Tier-2 and Tier-3 tourism hubs  
- The airline has partnered with local tourism boards to offer bundled packages including hotel stays, sightseeing, and airport transfers

Strategic Takeaways  
- The move reinforces SpiceJet’s focus on seasonal demand optimization and route profitability  
- Port Blair’s inclusion strengthens connectivity to India’s island territories, which often face limited flight options  
- Udaipur’s daily service supports heritage tourism and wedding travel, both of which peak during winter  
- Analysts expect the new routes to contribute positively to Q3 revenue, especially with festive and year-end travel demand

Market Outlook  
- India’s domestic aviation market is projected to grow 15% year-on-year this winter, driven by pent-up demand and improved affordability  
- SpiceJet’s expansion may prompt competitors to revisit their regional route strategies  
- The airline’s performance will be closely watched amid ongoing fleet rationalization and cost restructuring efforts  
- Future additions may include destinations like Jaisalmer, Lakshadweep, and Shillong, based on passenger feedback and load factors

Sources: Business Today Aviation Desk, Moneycontrol Travel Briefs, SpiceJet Press Release (October 8, 2025)