UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | UDAN Scheme 2026 — ₹2,500 में हवाई यात्रा | 120 New Routes Budget 2025-26 | Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Benefit | ₹2,500 capped airfare on UDAN routes (1-hour flight) — 120 new routes announced in Budget 2025-26 |
| Category | Infrastructure |
| Last Verified | 3 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://civilaviation.gov.in |
What is UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme?
UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme makes air travel affordable for common citizens by capping fares at ₹2,500/seat (1-hour flight) on regional routes. Budget 2025-26 announced 120 new regional air routes. UDAN connects Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and unserved airports. Airlines operating UDAN routes get Viability Gap Funding (VGF) from the government. Over 600 UDAN routes operational, 80+ airports connected, 1.3 crore+ passengers served.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,500 capped airfare on UDAN routes (1-hour flight) — 120 new routes announced in Budget 2025-26. The scheme was launched in 2016 and is implemented by the Government of India.
उड़ान योजना (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) 1 घंटे की उड़ान ₹2,500 में। Budget 2025-26 में 120 नए routes। छोटे शहरों और unserved airports को हवाई connectivity। Airlines को VGF (Viability Gap Funding) मिलती है। 600+ routes, 80+ airports।
1 घंटे की उड़ान ₹2,500 में UDAN routes पर — 2025-26 में 120 नए routes
Benefits of UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme
₹2,500 capped airfare on UDAN routes (1-hour flight) — 120 new routes announced in Budget 2025-26
Who is Eligible for UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme?
- ✓Any Indian citizen can book UDAN flights — no separate application needed
- ✓Minimum 50% seats on each UDAN flight at ₹2,500 (1-hour) fare cap
- ✓Routes identified and awarded by Ministry of Civil Aviation via competitive bidding
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Documents Required for UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme
How to Apply for UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://civilaviation.gov.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on civilaviation.gov.inFrequently Asked Questions — UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme
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