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IndiGo has announced plans to enhance its air service routes in Assam after talks with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This expansion includes introducing a non-stop flight between Delhi and Jorhat starting in September 2025 and a new Guwahati-Navi Mumbai route beginning this winter. The enhancements come after Sarma urged IndiGo to bolster connectivity to key locations like Silchar, Dibrugarh, and North Lakhimpur. IndiGo's plans aim to better serve the region's growing passenger demand and improve overall connectivity.

Key Points: IndiGo Enhances Assam Flights After CM Sarma's Discussion

  • IndiGo expands air services following discussion with Assam CM Sarma
  • New Delhi-Jorhat non-stop flight from September 2025
  • New Guwahati-Navi Mumbai route begins this winter
  • Morning Guwahati-Silchar flight introduced to meet passenger demand
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IndiGo to expand air services in Assam following discussion with CM Sarma

IndiGo expands Assam routes, adding Delhi-Jorhat and Guwahati-Navi Mumbai flights after talks with CM Sarma.

"I appreciate IndiGo's prompt response... delivering quality service to the people of our state. - Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, June 1

Airline major IndiGo will expand its services in Assam, following the discussion with the state's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, an official release said on Sunday.

The release added that Assam's air network is going on with further expansion of air connectivity with the introduction of new flights to and from the region.

"The significant decision made by IndiGo management to introduce new flights and with stopovers of existing flights at new locations in Assam has been conveyed to the Assam Chief Minister on Sunday," the release added.

A meeting took place between IndiGo senior management, in which the Secretary of Civil Aviation was also present and the Chief Minister at his 9 Teen Murti Marg official residence in the national capital on May 22, the release added.In the course of the discussion, Chief Minister Dr Sarma urged the IndiGo senior officials to enhance air connectivity to key locations across Assam, particularly Silchar, Dibrugarh and North Lakhimpur.Following the Chief Minister's request, the IndiGo management responded positively with the announcement of a non-stop flight between Delhi and Jorhat starting mid-September 2025. It also announced a new Guwahati-Navi Mumbai service commencing from the winter of this year.The IndiGo management also announced that the Delhi-Dibrugarh flight will now include a stopover at Guwahati, providing morning connectivity between the two capitals of Assam. It also said that plans are on the anvil to restructure its schedule by introducing a morning Guwahati-Silchar flight and to evaluate scheduled operations from Lilabari Airport in North Lakhimpur.Later, Chief Minister Dr Sarma took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to announce the positive development.

"During my recent meeting with the @IndiGo6E leadership in New Delhi, I urged them to enhance air connectivity to other key locations across Assam -- particularly Silchar, Dibrugarh, and North Lakhimpur. I'm pleased to share that IndiGo has responded positively and shared the following upcoming deployments: The Delhi-Dibrugarh flight will now include a stopover at Guwahati, providing morning connectivity between the two capitals of Assam," the post added.IndiGo will restructure its schedule to introduce a morning Guwahati-Silchar flight, addressing long-standing passenger demand.A new Guwahati-Navi Mumbai service will commence from the Winter 2025-26 schedule. IndiGo will soon evaluate scheduled operations from Lilabari Airport in North Lakhimpur.

"It was a pleasure to meet the leadership of @IndiGo6E in New Delhi to discuss their roadmap for expanding air connectivity in Assam.I appreciate IndiGo's prompt response and look forward to their continued efforts in delivering quality service to the people of our state," the post further added.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is fantastic news for Assam's connectivity! As someone who travels frequently between Delhi and Dibrugarh, the morning connectivity via Guwahati will be a game-changer. Kudos to CM Sarma for pushing this initiative. More flights mean more business opportunities for the region. ✈️
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Priya M.
Finally some good news for Northeast connectivity! But I hope IndiGo maintains their service quality with this expansion. Last time I flew to Guwahati, there was a 4-hour delay without proper communication. More routes are welcome, but reliability should be priority #1.
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Arjun S.
Great initiative! But what about fare regulation? Every time new routes are announced, ticket prices shoot up like crazy. Hope the government keeps an eye on this. Connectivity should be affordable for common people, not just business travelers.
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Sunita R.
As a resident of Silchar, we've been waiting for better air connectivity for years! The morning flight to Guwahati will help students and professionals immensely. Now if only they could improve the airport infrastructure here - our terminal feels like a bus stand sometimes 😅
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Vikram J.
Good move, but why only IndiGo? Other airlines should also be encouraged to expand in Northeast. Monopoly isn't good for passengers. Also, what about international connectivity from Assam? Many from Northeast have to travel via Delhi/Kolkata for international flights.
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Neha P.
The Navi Mumbai connection is a smart move! With so many Assamese professionals working in Mumbai, this will reduce travel time significantly. Next step - direct flights to Bangalore please! So many tech professionals from Northeast work there. #UdaanForNortheast

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