Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited flight services on Bhubaneswar-Raipur route kicked off from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Odisha capital today.

An 18-seater aircraft with two pilots and a cabin crew member was flagged off by BPIA Director Suresh Chandra Hota.

The maiden flight took off with nine passengers on board.

As per schedule, Air Odisha flight number 6X 115 will leave Bhubaneswar at 06:10 am and reach Raipur at 07:40 am.

Similarly, Air Odisha flight number 6X 120 will leave Raipur at 12:15 pm and reach Bhubaneswar at 01:45 pm.

The flight services will be available six days a week except Sunday. The fare has been fixed at Rs 4,499 (including all taxes) per passenger.