IndiGo enhances domestic connectivity from Hyderabad and Ahmedabad

• Announces 2 new flights, 4 additional frequencies and reinstates 4 flights

National, July 30, 2024: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced 10 daily direct flights to increase domestic connectivity from Hyderabad and Ahmedabad in September 2024.

• New Flights: Daily direct flights between Hyderabad and Hirasar, from Sep 16
• Reinstated Flights: Hyderabad-Udaipur from Sep 1; Hyderabad-Jodhpur from Sep 3
• Additional Frequencies: Ahmedabad-Amritsar from Sep 16; Ahmedabad-Bhubaneswar from Sep 17

These new routes and frequencies aim to enhance domestic connectivity and bolster mobility from the capital cities of Telangana and Gujarat, considering the increased demand for air travel in the states from business and leisure travellers, and growing enthusiasm around spiritual tourism. These new and additional connections will also help customers connect from Hyderabad and Ahmedabad to international destinations across Asia. With the addition of these flights, IndiGo now offers 1220 direct flights a week from Hyderabad to 69 destinations and 523 weekly flights from Ahmedabad to 35 destinations.

Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo said,“We are pleased to announce the expansion of our direct flights to and from Telangana and Gujarat. These new routes and frequencies will provide customers with even more options, streamlining accessibility and revitalising the demand for travel, within the region, and beyond. As India's preferred carrier, we will continue to facilitate seamless travel through enhanced domestic connectivity, as we remain committed to our promise of providing on-time, affordable, courteous, and a hassle-free travel experience, across our wide network."

Over the past year IndiGo has also built Hyderabad’s connectivity to Southeast Asia with direct flights to Bangkok, Male, Ras Al Khaimah, Singapore, and Colombo, making Hyderabad a strong regional hub in South India. As the state government focusses on tapping the tourism potential of Telangana through eco, spiritual and medical tourism, IndiGo’s new routes will provide travellers with increased access to tourist attractions such as the Char Minar, Ramoji Film City, Golconda Fort, Shri Jagannath Temple, Birla Mandir, Hussain Sagar Lake, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Birla Science Museum, Snow World, Paigah Tombs, and more.

Hirasar village is located in Gujarat and provides a gateway for travellers to and from the nearby city of Rajkot and the Saurashtra region. Enhancing connectivity from Hirasar will provide customers with increased access to tourist attractions in Rajkot such as ISKCON temple, Pradyuman Zoological park, Jubilee garden, Shri Ramakrishnan Ashram, Aji Dam garden, Ranjit Vilas Palace, etc.

Udaipur, also known as the ‘City of Lakes,' mesmerizes visitors with its breathtaking beauty enhanced by serene lakes, majestic palaces, and intricate architecture. Tourists flock to Udaipur to experience its rich cultural heritage, vibrant markets, and scenic boat rides on shimmering lakes, making it a truly enchanting destination. Jodhpur, widely known as the "Blue City," has numerous forts, palaces, and temples. Jodhpur is also a major industrial city in Rajasthan, with several industrial complexes. The city features a wide range of handicrafts and several renowned tourist attractions. Some of the few attractions in Jodhpur include Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Ghanta Ghar, and Jaswant Thada.

Amritsar is famous for its historical significance. It is the largest and most important city in Punjab and is a major commercial, cultural, and transportation centre. There are various shrines and sacred places of all religions situated in this holy city. Locations like Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border, Ram Tirth, Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib, Durgiana Mandir, Guru Bazaar, Gobindgarh Fort, Sadda Pind, and a lot more places are in the outskirts of the district, which are popular tourist attractions.

Ahmedabad has emerged as one of the country’s most valuable economic and industrial hubs. It is the second-largest producer of cotton in India and is famous for tourist attractions situated on the banks of the Sabarmati River. People prefer to visit Ahmedabad for its world-famous cotton textiles, a wide variety of mouth-watering snacks, diamond cutting, and tourist attractions like Sabarmati Ashram, Bhadra Fort, Kankaria Lake, Calico Museum, Swaminarayan temple, Rani no Hajiro, and more.

Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, also known as "The Temple City of India", draws pilgrims from all over the world. The city is a tourist hotspot and boasts of beautiful temple architecture. There are numerous tourist attractions in the city, including the Lingaraj Temple, Iskcon Temple, Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajarani Temple, and Nandankanan Zoological Park. Bhubaneswar is also a major industrial city in Odisha, with a number of iron and steel manufacturing plants.

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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IndiGo is amongst the fastest-growing low-cost 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 350 aircraft, the airline is operating 2000+ daily flights and connecting 88 domestic destinations and 33 international destinations. India by IndiGo! For more information, please visit www.goIndiGo.in or download our mobile app. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.