Hyderabad , Oct 30: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) on Sunday announced the launch of additional new flights by Singapore Airlines.
These additional flights have been introduced to cater to the rising demand for comfortable long- haul air travel to Singapore, a convenient transit point for those exploring Australia, New Zealand and Far East Asia, the Airport said in a release here.
Senior officials from GHIAL along with the key officials from Singapore Airlines and other airport stakeholders were at the terminal to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the airlines amidst a festive atmosphere engaging with the passengers and crew.
Starting today, the Singapore Airlines Flight SQ 519 will depart from Hyderabad at 1120 hours (IST) and arrive in Singapore at 1820 hours (Singapore Standard Time).
The return flight, Singapore Airlines Flight SQ 518 will depart from Singapore at 0800 hours (Singapore Standard Time) and arrive in Hyderabad at 1015 hours (IST).
The five weekly nonstop flights will provide more connectivity options for discerning passengers travelling from Hyderabad to Singapore and beyond.
The introduction of wide-body aircraft A350-900 for daily evening departure flight SQ522/SQ523 will offer an enhanced coach experience.
The increased frequency of flights to Singapore is a testament to the growing demand for education, tourism and business travel not only from Hyderabad, but also from all major cities in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and other states in south and central India. Besides being a business hub of Southeast Asia, Singapore is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations for shopping, offering unique cultural and culinary experiences.
