IndiGo Adds Dar es Salaam to its Growing Global Network, Strengthens Connectivity to Africa
Daily direct flights between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam starting 20 November 2026
National, 10 September 2026: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline and one of the fastest growing carriers in the world, announced the launch of daily, direct flights between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, effective 20 November 2026. With this addition, IndiGo becomes the only Indian airline to offer direct connectivity between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam, reinforcing its ambition to connect India with the world. Bookings for the flights are open on IndiGo’s official website www.goIndiGo.in, mobile app, or through authorised travel partners.
India and Tanzania share a longstanding relationship built on trade, commerce and cultural exchange. India is among Tanzania's largest trading partners, with growing engagement across sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare, among others. The introduction of daily direct flights is expected to further facilitate trade, investment, tourism, and educational exchanges by enhancing connectivity between India and East Africa.
Commenting on the announcement, Aloke Singh, Chief Strategy Officer, IndiGo, said, “The launch of direct daily flights between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam underscores our commitment to building stronger connections between India and fast-growing global markets. Tanzania is an important economic partner for India and a gateway to East Africa, with growing demand for travel driven by trade, investment, tourism and cultural ties. By enhancing direct connectivity, we aim to facilitate greater mobility, deepen economic engagement and bring people and businesses closer. The launch of this route is a significant step in our mission to connect India with the world through an unparalleled domestic and increasingly global network.”
This new destination further strengthens IndiGo's connectivity across Africa. The airline currently operates direct services from India to Nairobi, Mauritius, and Seychelles, and continues to expand its international network in line with growing demand for global connectivity.
Schedule of flights between Mumbai-Dar es Salaam, effective 20th November 2026
Sector | Flight No. | Days of Operation | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mumbai – Dar es Salaam | 6E 1851 | Daily | 02:20 | 06:05 |
Dar es Salaam – Mumbai | 6E 1852 | Daily | 07:05 | 15:55 |
* All timings are in local time zones ** Schedule is subject to regulatory approvals | ||||
Customers can plan and book their travel through IndiGo’s official website www.goIndiGo.in, mobile app, or authorised travel partners. They can also pre-book their meals and beverages, including alcoholic beverages. Additionally, they can personalise their travel experiences by opting for offerings that suit their respective preferences, including UpFront and Flexi, which give best value, comfortable seats, complimentary snacks, and hassle-free adjustment to itineraries.
About IndiGo
IndiGo is India’s preferred and amongst the fastest growing carriers in the world. IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are affordable, flights that are on time, and provide a courteous and hassle free travel experience across its unparalleled network. With its fleet of 430+ aircraft, the airline operates nearly 2200 daily flights, connecting 95+ domestic and 45+ international destinations, and welcomed more than 123 million customers in FY26. IndiGo was named the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2025 and the sixth Most Punctual Airline in Asia Pacific in 2025 by the global aviation analytics firm, Cirium.
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