New Delhi: Daman-Delhi direct flight services have officially started under the Government of India’s UDAN Scheme, giving Daman its first direct air connection with the national capital. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu flagged off the inaugural flight from NAMO Airport, Daman, on July 16, 2026. Regular commercial flights will begin from July 20, 2026, making travel faster and easier.
The new flight is expected to boost tourism, business, investment, and regional development. It is an important step in improving air connectivity for the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Details of Delhi-Daman Direct Flight
The Government of India has launched the first-ever direct Delhi-Daman flight under the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme. The inaugural flight was flagged off by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu from NAMO Airport, Daman on July 16, 2026.
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Indian Coast Guard, this new air route will directly connect Delhi with Daman, reducing travel time and improving regional connectivity.
When Will Regular Flights Start
Regular scheduled flights on the Delhi-Daman-Delhi route will begin from July 20, 2026. The new service will help:
- Tourists visiting Daman
- Business travelers
- Local residents
- Government officials
- Investors
The direct flight will make travel more comfortable and save several hours compared to road travel.
Why Is This Flight Important
The new Daman-Delhi direct flight is expected to bring several benefits.
Better Tourism
Daman is known for its beaches, Portuguese heritage, churches, and coastal attractions. Easier air travel is likely to bring more domestic tourists.
Faster Business Travel
Business owners and investors can now travel between Delhi and Daman much more quickly, helping trade and economic growth.
Better Regional Connectivity
The flight connects an important coastal Union Territory directly with India’s capital, improving access to government services, education, healthcare, and business opportunities.
Travel Time Will Be Much Shorter
Earlier, most travelers had to reach Daman through Surat or Mumbai and then continue by road. The new direct flight cuts the travel time to around 2.5 hours, making the journey faster and more convenient.
About NAMO Airport, Daman
The new commercial airport operates from the Indian Coast Guard Air Station, Daman. According to official information, the airport:
- Has a passenger terminal of around 3,700 square metres
- Is built with an investment of around ₹124 crore
- Can handle up to 14 ATR flights daily
- Has an annual passenger handling capacity of nearly 3.67 lakh passengers
The airport has been developed through cooperation between the Indian Coast Guard, the UT Administration, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Government Plans More Air Connectivity
The Ministry of Civil Aviation says the new route will support tourism, fisheries, local industries, and economic development.
The government also plans to expand airport infrastructure in the future so larger aircraft can operate from Daman and connect more Indian cities.
