India, Sept. 30 -- Solapur in western Maharashtra will be connected via air to Mumbai as Star Air, a private airline, has announced the launch of direct flights between the two cities from October 15. The inaugural flight from Mumbai to Solapur will be flagged off by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Flights from Mumbai will depart at 12:50pm and reach Solapur at 2.10pm. Return flights will depart Solapur at 2.40pm and arrive in Mumbai at 3:45pm. The flights, with tickets priced at Rs.3,999 for a one-way trip, will operate under the state regional connectivity scheme four days a week - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - enhancing connectivity, supporting regional economic growth, and catering to business and leisure travellers.

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