Travel time between India and Mongolia has been slashed from 13-18 hours to just around five hours as direct non-stop flights connecting New Delhi and Ulaanbaatar started on Monday.
The first flight from Ulaanbaatar arrived at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport at 7:20 am on Monday. Furthermore, the first return flight departed New Delhi at 4:37 pm.
“The direct flight has substantially reduced the travel time from 13-18 hours when a transit is made at Hong Kong/Beijing/Incheon,” the release said. The direct flight will further enhance the “existing multifaceted bilateral strategic partnership” between the two countries, it said.
This initiative is expected to facilitate travel between India and Mongolia for tourism, medical travel and business. “The flights are operated by Hunnu Air of Mongolia. Commencement of this regular flight will boost spiritual tourism from Mongolia to India to various Buddhist heritage sites; medical tourism and winter tourism from India to Mongolia wherein Indian tourists can experience the rich natural beauty and historical heritage of Mongolia throughout the year,” the release further added.
