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Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda (JRG)
Departures from Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda (JRG) at a glance
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Collected between 27 September 2026 and 28 September 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.
Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda (JRG) serves Jharsuguda in Odisha. Its operator is the Airports Authority of India (AAI), and the airport is about 10 km from Jharsuguda Junction railway station.
Direct domestic flights recorded from Jharsuguda are with IndiGo, to Bengaluru, Kolkata and New Delhi, and with Star Air, to Bhubaneswar.
Direct domestic flights recorded from Jharsuguda
Direct domestic flights recorded from Veer Surendra Sai Airport go to:
| Destination | Airport | Airlines recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) | IndiGo |
| Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI) | Star Air |
| Kolkata | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) | IndiGo |
| New Delhi | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) | IndiGo |
The Bhubaneswar flights recorded are with Star Air and the Bengaluru, Kolkata and New Delhi flights with IndiGo.
Opening and name of Veer Surendra Sai Airport
The Prime Minister inaugurated the airport on 22 September 2018. AAI says it developed the airport in coordination with the State Government of Odisha.
On 1 November 2018 the Union Cabinet approved renaming Jharsuguda Airport as Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda. The Cabinet's release describes Veer Surendra Sai as a well-known freedom fighter of Odisha.
AAI's airport page also calls it VSS Airport, Jharsuguda.
Transport and distances from the airport
The railway station is about 10 km from the airport and the bus stand about 8 km, according to AAI.
India's aeronautical information publication lists autos and taxis as the transport for the airport.
Facilities at Veer Surendra Sai Airport
According to AAI, the facilities include snack bars, an ATM, medical and first aid, a baby-care room and a child-care room, baggage trolleys, a postal service, car rental and car parking.
India's aeronautical information publication lists a snack bar at the airport, restaurants in the city and budget and premium hotels in the city.
Jharsuguda and Hirakud Dam
AAI describes Jharsuguda as the headquarters of Jharsuguda district and an upcoming industrial hub in the metal, coal and cement sectors, with thermal power plants nearby.
Hirakud Dam is listed among Jharsuguda's places by AAI, but Odisha Tourism places the dam across the Mahanadi River near Sambalpur. It says the dam was built in the early years after India's independence as a multi-purpose project for flood control, irrigation and power generation, and it mentions viewpoints and migratory birds in winter.
Flying IndiGo from Jharsuguda
IndiGo's check-in counters for domestic flights close 60 minutes before scheduled departure, and its boarding gates close 25 minutes before departure. IndiGo recommends reporting at least 2 hours before departure, and says it reserves the right to cancel a reservation if a customer does not keep to its check-in timelines.
IndiGo's baggage policy allows one cabin bag of up to 7 kg and 55 x 35 x 25 cm, plus one personal article of up to 3 kg, such as a purse or a small bag containing a laptop. Its allowance page gives a domestic checked allowance of 15 kg per person.
A Lite fare, or a similar promotional fare, includes no checked baggage; it can be added for a charge, including at the airport check-in counter before the counters close. IndiGo says baggage requirements differ from flight to flight and that the booking confirmation and ticket carry the most accurate details, so check yours.
IndiGo's conditions of carriage say that on unconnected flight segments it is not responsible if a customer misses the flight to the final destination because of a delay to the IndiGo flight, and that it provides no compensation or facility in that case.
Flying Star Air from Jharsuguda
Star Air advises reporting to its check-in counter at least 2 hours before departure. The counter closes 60 minutes before departure, and boarding gates close 25 minutes before. Star Air's conditions also ask passengers who have checked in online to be at the boarding gate 30 minutes before departure.
Web check-in is on starair.in: check your booking and starair.in for when it opens and closes. Passengers who need special assistance, such as a wheelchair, should pre-book it at least 48 hours before departure, and they check in at the airport counter, as Star Air does not let them use online check-in.
You can take one cabin bag of up to 7 kg, and a laptop counts towards that weight. Star Air's conditions also list items carried in addition to the cabin bag, such as a handbag, a camera, an overcoat and medicines needed during the flight.
The checked allowance depends on the fare: Star Air's conditions give 15 kg on Star Regular and Star Flexi, and 20 kg on Star Comfort and Business fares. The ticket decides, so check yours.
Identity documents, liquids and power banks
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) list of photo identity documents accepted at entry to an airport terminal includes a passport, Aadhaar or m-Aadhaar, a voter photo identity card and a driving licence, carried in original with a valid ticket. An infant or minor travelling with a parent or guardian who holds valid identity proof needs no separate document on the CISF list, but an unaccompanied minor does. Airlines may ask for more, so check with IndiGo or Star Air.
In cabin baggage, the CISF restricted-articles list allows liquids, aerosols and gels in containers of up to 100 ml each, packed in one clear, resealable one-litre plastic bag. Medicine or an inhaler accompanied by a prescription, and baby food, are the exceptions.
A Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) circular dated 11 November 2025 says power banks and spare batteries go in hand baggage only and not in overhead bins, and that using or charging power banks is not allowed during flight. Star Air allows power banks only in hand baggage, and IndiGo sets its own limits on their size and number, so check your airline's baggage pages before you fly.
Delays, cancellations and passenger rights
Under the DGCA's Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 3, Series M, Part IV, Revision 4, dated 25 January 2023, airlines are not liable for compensation for cancellations and delays clearly attributable to meteorological conditions.
IndiGo says that if it delays a flight by more than 2 hours or brings it forward by more than 1 hour, customers are entitled to a full refund or rebooking onto an alternative IndiGo flight at no additional cost, subject to availability. Star Air's conditions of carriage say that if a flight is cancelled or rescheduled by more than two and a half hours (depending on the length of the journey), a passenger can choose a refund or a rebooking on another Star Air flight at no additional cost, subject to availability, as per the DGCA's rules.
The CAR says the duty to provide meals, refreshments and hotel accommodation during a delay does not apply where the delay is caused by extraordinary circumstances that could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Cancellation compensation is not due to a passenger who gave no email address or phone number at booking, so give your contact details when you book. You can complain to the airline directly or file a grievance on the Air Sewa app or portal.
Questions about Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda
How far is Veer Surendra Sai Airport from Jharsuguda railway station?
The airport is about 10 km from Jharsuguda Junction railway station. AAI puts the bus stand about 8 km from the airport.
Where can I fly direct from Jharsuguda?
The direct domestic flights recorded from Jharsuguda go to Bengaluru, Kolkata and New Delhi with IndiGo, and to Bhubaneswar with Star Air.
When did Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda open?
The Prime Minister inaugurated the airport on 22 September 2018. The Union Cabinet approved its renaming as Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda, on 1 November 2018.
Where is Hirakud Dam?
Odisha Tourism places Hirakud Dam across the Mahanadi River near Sambalpur. AAI lists it among Jharsuguda's places.
Which airline flies from Jharsuguda to Bhubaneswar?
The direct flights recorded from Jharsuguda to Bhubaneswar are with Star Air.