Overview
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Solapur Airport on October 15, starting direct commercial service to Mumbai.
- Star Air is operating the initial Mumbai–Solapur route under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme with state-approved viability gap funding.
- The initial schedule lists flights on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, departing Solapur at 12:55 pm and returning from Mumbai at 2:45 pm.
- Published timings also reference a Solapur–Bengaluru service, with a 4:15 pm departure from Solapur and an 11:10 am return from Bengaluru.
- Officials say the new link will cut travel time and support jobs, tourism and exports, with the state set to fast-track a proposed IT Park in Solapur.