IndiGo goes long-haul: Launches direct flights between Mumbai and Amsterdam
National, July 02, 2025: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, today marked yet another milestone in its international expansion journey with the launch of direct flights between CSM International airport, Mumbai and Schiphol airport, Amsterdam. This is the airline’s second long-haul route, following the successful introduction of services to Manchester yesterday. This move signifies effective execution of IndiGo’s internationalisation strategy – ‘Towards New Heights and across New Frontiers’. It is also a bold step forward in its vision to become a global airline and to further elevate India’s position on the global aviation map.
The new Mumbai–Amsterdam service will operate thrice weekly with IndiGo’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Schiphol airport, Amsterdam is one of the world’s busiest airports and a key European hub. This route not only bolsters the airline’s fast-growing international network but also underlines its commitment to making long-haul travel more accessible, efficient, and affordable for Indian travellers. With this launch, customers flying to and from Amsterdam can seamlessly connect to the entire Europe, North America and Canada; and on IndiGo’s unparalleled domestic network of over 90 destinations within India.
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, said,“Spreading our wings further in Europe, we are delighted to launch our Mumbai–Amsterdam flights, connecting India to the world. We are committed to delivering a seamless and enhanced experience to our customers at great value, promoting direct traffic between India and Europe. This route will not only enhance connectivity for leisure, business, and student travellers, but also deepen the thriving partnership between India and the Netherlands—culturally, economically, and diplomatically. In collaboration with Schiphol Airport and other local partners, we look forward to welcoming our customers and providing them a hassle-free and enjoyable flying experience.”
Our Boeing 787-9 aircraft (damp leased from Norse Atlantic Airways), operating this route, boasts a spacious double-aisle design, featuring 56 IndiGoStretch seats in a comfortable 2x3x2 configuration, with an impressive 43-inch seat pitch. The economy class offers 282 seats in a 3x3x3 configuration, offering a generous 31-inch seat pitch for a comfortable travel experience. All seats feature seatback screens for in-flight entertainment with around 300 hours of entertainment with movies and TV shows across various genres such as comedy, romance, drama and action. Celebrating India and its unique cuisines, the airline has specially curated complimentary hot meals and beverages in collaboration with iconic home-grown Indian brands, for all its customers.
Flight Schedule
| Flight No. | Origin | Destination | Frequency | Effective | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E 0021 | Mumbai | Amsterdam | Wed, Fri, Sun | 2-Jul-25 | 5:20 | 11:00 |
| 6E 0022 | Amsterdam | Mumbai | Mon, Wed, Fri | 2-Jul-25 | 14:00 | 02:25 |
*All timings in local time zones.
IndiGo’s long-haul journey is being powered by the induction of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners through a damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways, supporting the airline’s near-term expansion in Europe and Asia. The first of these aircraft began operations on the Mumbai–Bangkok route earlier this year. Looking ahead, the airline’s long-haul fleet will be further strengthened by the arrival of Airbus A321XLRs later this year and Airbus A350-900s from 2027, enabling deeper international penetration across continents.
IndiGo has been recently recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ at the prestigious 2025 World Airline Awards by Skytrax, a testimony of trust and validation by customers across the world.
Notes to Editor
- Customers in the Stretch cabin are offered welcome drinks that remind them of home.
- IndiGo serves authentic Indian flavours along with choice of international menu.
- Customers flying in the Stretch cabin get four meal choices – vegetarian Indian, vegetarian international, non-vegetarian Indian and non-vegetarian international meals
- The default meal for economy class is thoughtfully crafted Indian vegetarian delicacies, however non-vegetarian meals can be pre-booked at no cost
- IndiGo serves alcoholic beverages from celebrated Indian brands like Sula, Amrut, Stranger & Sons - complimentary in the Stretch cabin and available to buy in economy class.
- IndiGo offers exclusive overlays on board, enabling its customers to experience tradition, style and stories as they fly with the airline. Every overlay (complimentary in the Stretch cabin and available to buy at a nominal cost in economy class) brings alive a legacy of craft, region, and design. The airline also offers specially designed pillows on board.
- To make every journey restful, IndiGo offers its calming Sleep Spray on board. These are thoughtfully blended with Lavender and Vetiver — two natural ingredients long celebrated for their relaxing properties. A quick spritz on the pillow or sleep mask helps ease the mind and invites peaceful sleep.
- IndiGo offers sustainable dental kits on board packed with a wheat straw toothbrush and vegan, cruelty-free toothpaste.
- Specially developed for IndiGoStretch, 4700 BC introduced Blue Chips - a bold flavour for the skies. Made from naturally blue corn, these artisanal chips are a crunchy celebration of quality and innovation.
- As a parting gift, IndiGo offers a sweet tribute to India’s vibrant spirit with a tricolour mithai, blending nostalgia and indulgence in every bite. Crafted in three distinct layers — creamy white chocolate sandwiched between tangy green and zesty orange aam papad — it’s a playful fusion of traditional flavours and modern flair.
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 400+ aircraft, the airline is operating around 2200+ daily flights, connecting 90+ domestic and 40+ international destinations, inducted 58 aircraft in 2024 and welcomed over 118 million customers in FY25. IndiGo was also named the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2025. For more information, please visit www.goIndiGo.in or download our mobile app. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
