About Star Air — India's Regional Embraer Operator
Star Air, owned by the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, launched its first commercial flight in January 2019 from Bengaluru to Hubli. Since then, it has expanded to ~25 destinations across India, focusing on connecting Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities that mainline carriers (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet) do not serve directly. It is one of the most active participants in the Government of India's UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) regional connectivity scheme.
Star Air operates a 100% Embraer regional jet fleet — the Embraer E145 (50-seat) and Embraer E175 (76-seat) — which is unusual for an Indian airline and gives it operational flexibility to serve smaller airports with shorter runways and lower demand.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | S5 |
| ICAO Code | SDG |
| Callsign | STARLINE |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Primary Hub | Hubli (HBX) |
| Secondary Hubs | Bengaluru (BLR), Mumbai (BOM), Hyderabad (HYD) |
| Fleet (May 2026) | ~8 aircraft (Embraer E145 + E175) |
| Destinations | ~25 (Tier-2/3 focus, UDAN-heavy) |
| Customer Care | 080-4800 0800 |
| Official Website | starair.in |
Star Air Routes 2026 — Where Does It Fly?
Star Air's network is built around its Hubli hub plus secondary bases at Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Most routes are UDAN-subsidised, meaning seats on these flights are partly funded by the Government of India to keep fares affordable on otherwise commercially-unviable Tier-2/3 connections.
Star Air Popular Routes
- Bengaluru ↔ Hubli — the flagship route, multiple frequencies daily
- Hubli ↔ Tirupati, Ajmer, Belagavi, Jamshedpur — UDAN routes
- Bengaluru ↔ Mysore (Mysuru), Salem, Tiruchirappalli
- Mumbai ↔ Kolhapur, Nashik, Belagavi
- Hyderabad ↔ Sholapur, Cuddapah, Tirupati
- Indore ↔ Surat, Kishangarh
Star Air Baggage Allowance 2026
| Category | Allowance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Checked baggage (free) | 15 kg | One piece, max 158 cm linear dimension |
| Cabin baggage | 7 kg | Max 55 cm × 35 cm × 25 cm |
| Personal item (under seat) | 1 piece under 3 kg | Laptop bag / handbag / small backpack |
| Excess baggage (counter) | ₹600/kg | Up to airline discretion based on aircraft capacity |
| Excess baggage (online, 6h+ before) | ₹400/kg | Pre-purchase via starair.in |
| Infant (under 2) | 10 kg checked + stroller | Stroller can be gate-checked free |
Star Air operates smaller Embraer regional jets, which have less hold cargo capacity than mainline 737/A320 aircraft. Plan to check baggage well in advance — last-minute heavy baggage may be refused if the flight is at maximum payload.
Star Air Web Check-in
- Opens: 48 hours before scheduled departure
- Closes: 60 minutes before departure
- How: starair.in → Check-in → enter PNR + last name → select seat → download boarding pass
- App: Star Air mobile app available on iOS + Android
- Counter check-in: Opens 2 hours before, closes 45 minutes before
Star Air Fare Range & Booking
Star Air's UDAN-route fares are capped at government-defined ceilings (typically ₹2,500–₹4,000 one-way for routes under 1 hour, ₹4,000–₹6,000 for 1–2 hour routes). Non-UDAN routes (e.g. Bengaluru–Mumbai) follow standard market pricing — typically ₹3,500–₹6,500 one-way.
Star Air does not segment fares into Lite/Saver/Flex categories — there's a single base fare with optional add-ons (extra baggage, preferred seat ₹200, meals on longer flights).
Star Air Cancellation Policy
Star Air offers a 24-hour DGCA-compliant free cancellation window when booked 7+ days before departure. Outside that:
- More than 24h before departure: ₹2,000 cancellation fee + balance refunded to original payment method
- 4–24h before departure: ₹3,000 fee + balance refunded
- Less than 4h before / no-show: Non-refundable except for airport taxes
Refund timeline: 5–7 business days to credit card, 3–5 days to net banking.
Booking Star Air on HappyFares
HappyFares lists Star Air flights alongside IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air in the same search results — so you can compare regional + mainline options on one screen. There is zero convenience fee on HappyFares, so you pay exactly the airline-listed fare with no surprise additions at checkout.
To search Star Air specifically: select your origin/destination, the search engine surfaces all carriers including Star Air where it operates. Tap the result to see the full fare breakdown + book.