FlyBig is an Indian regional airline that operates scheduled passenger services connecting smaller cities and underserved airports with larger metropolitan hubs. The carrier was conceived to participate in the Government of India's regional connectivity scheme, Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN), which seeks to make air travel accessible from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
| Type | Regional airline |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Operating model | Scheduled regional services, including UDAN routes |
| Aircraft type | Turboprop regional aircraft |
India's regional aviation sector expanded considerably after the launch of the UDAN scheme in 2016, which subsidised flights on routes connecting smaller airports. FlyBig positioned itself within this segment, focusing on point-to-point regional services rather than competing with full-service or low-cost trunk carriers.
The airline's network has emphasised connectivity to North East India and other regions where commercial air services have historically been limited. By using turboprop aircraft suited to short runways and shorter sectors, FlyBig has been able to serve airports that are uneconomical for larger jets.
As a regional operator, FlyBig contributes to the broader policy objective of widening access to civil aviation in India. Carriers of this scale play a role in linking state capitals with district-level airports, supporting tourism, business travel, and administrative connectivity in geographically remote areas.