IndiGo announces new flights connecting North Goa, Nagpur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), boosting regional tourism

All new flights to operate tri-weekly from July 02, 2024

National, May 24, 2024: IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced new routes offering direct connectivity between Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-North Goa, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Nagpur, and connectivity between Nagpur and North Goa with a stopover at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Starting from July 02, 2024, all the new flights will operate three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. These flights have been added to provide more convenient travel options.

The introduction of direct flights between Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and North Goa will drastically cut down travel time from over 14 hours to just 2 hours. Similarly, the new direct flights connecting Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur will trim the journey from nearly 5 hours to 1.5 hours. In addition to these direct routes, customers can now travel from Nagpur to North Goa via Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. With these new flights, IndiGo is enhancing its commitment to offering smooth and convenient travel experiences for passengers while expanding its domestic network.

Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said, "We are pleased to announce new flights connecting Nagpur, North Goa, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly Aurangabad. These flights will enhance regional connectivity as well as trade and tourism in the region. As India’s leading carrier, we remain committed to providing our customers with seamless connections through the extensive 6E network, across India as well as overseas, while delivering on our promise of providing affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences.”

Located in the state of Maharashtra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly Aurangabad, is a perfect destination for history lovers. Known to be the tourism capital of Maharashtra, this city has some of the most famous cave temples and also offers rich Mughlai cuisine which are sure to treat your taste buds. The city has a rich cultural heritage and is home to several historical monuments, including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves. It is also an important hub for trade and commerce and is rapidly developing into a modern metropolis while retaining its traditional charm.

Christened as the ‘Orange City’, Nagpur has a rich cultural heritage and is home to several historical landmarks, including the Deekshabhoomi, which is a Buddhist monument and the largest stupa in Asia. Nagpur is also famous for its cuisine, which includes spicy street food and delicious sweets. The city is an important commercial and industrial hub, with a thriving textile industry and a growing IT sector.

Goa, once a Portuguese colony, is now one of the prominent tourist hubs in India. The New Goa Airport, located in the Mopa village, provides enhanced connectivity to one of the most happening travel destinations of all seasons, which attracts tourists from across the globe.

Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via our official website www.goIndiGo.in or through our mobile app. The introduction of these flights will further bolster the airline’s domestic connectivity.

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