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IndiGo is ramping up its international operations with increased flight frequencies between Mumbai and European destinations Amsterdam and Manchester. The airline will also receive five new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to support this expansion. Meanwhile, IndiGo has launched new domestic routes from Hindon Airport as part of the UDAN regional connectivity scheme. The government highlights Hindon's development as a model for aviation growth in tier II and III cities.

Key Points: IndiGo Expands Mumbai-Amsterdam and Mumbai-Manchester Flight Frequencies

  • IndiGo to operate six weekly Mumbai-Amsterdam flights from September 20
  • Mumbai-Manchester service increases to four weekly flights in October
  • Five new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to join IndiGo fleet this fiscal year
  • Hindon Airport now connects nine Indian cities via IndiGo's UDAN routes
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IndiGo increases flight frequencies on Mumbai-Amsterdam and Mumbai-Manchester route

IndiGo boosts Mumbai-Europe connectivity with increased flights to Amsterdam and Manchester while expanding Hindon Airport operations under UDAN scheme.

"This is a (Udan) success of Hindon, Ghaziabad, western Uttar Pradesh, and the entire country. – Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu"

New Delhi, July 30

IndiGo airlines on Wednesday opened bookings for increased flight frequencies for recently launched long-haul routes connecting Mumbai with Amsterdam and Manchester, as per a release.

Starting September 20, 2025, the airlines will fly six times per week between Mumbai and Amsterdam, and will increase their service on October 13 onwards.

Additionally, flights between Mumbai and Manchester will be enhanced to four times weekly, in effect from September 22, 2025.

The airlines also look forward to receiving five additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in the ongoing financial year, the first of which is expected to be received by mid-September and shall enable the airline to bolster its service on these routes, the release further stated.

A week earlier, Union Civil Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu launched new flight routes from Ghaziabad's Hindon Airport to be operated by IndiGo.

After Air India Express, IndiGo becomes the second airline to mark its presence in Hindon Airport. Four months ago, Air India Express started its operations here.

Hindon Airport in NCR will now be connected with nine Indian cities -- Bengaluru, Kolkata, Varanasi, Goa, Patna, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Indore through IndiGo services.

"This is a (Udan) success of Hindon, Ghaziabad, western Uttar Pradesh, and the entire country. This is an Udan of the ambitions and aspirations of common Indians," the Union minister said from the Hindon Airport.

Airlines fleet, airports, terminal capacity, and flyers have doubled in India over the past decade, the minister said, reflecting the growth India's civil aviation sector has made.

"During 2024-2034, civil aviation in tier II and III cities will grow and we will have to unlock the potential. Hindon will serve as an example," the minister said.

With operations from both Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Hindon Airport (HDO), flyers based out of the National Capital Region will be served by these two airports.

The Hindon Airport's development work was taken up in 2019 under UDAN at Rs 50 crore, in collaboration with Indian Air Force, Minister Naidu said in his address.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone who travels frequently to Manchester for work, this is excellent news! The current options are limited and expensive. Hope IndiGo maintains their on-time performance on these long routes too.
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Rohit P
While expansion is good, I hope IndiGo improves their inflight services. Their domestic flights are too cramped for long international journeys. Dreamliners are nice but passenger comfort should be priority.
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Sarah B
The Hindon airport development is a game changer for NCR residents! No more 3-hour drives to IGI during peak traffic. Hope they expand more regional routes soon. UDAN scheme is really working wonders.
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Vikram M
More flights mean more tourism both ways. European tourists can now easily visit India and vice versa. Our hospitality industry will benefit greatly from this. Smart strategic move by IndiGo.
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Kavya N
I just checked fares - still too expensive for middle class families. ₹60k+ for Amsterdam? They should introduce some budget options like they have for domestic flights. Not everyone can afford these prices.
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David E
As an expat in Mumbai, this is fantastic news! The European connectivity from India has improved so much in last 5 years. Next step should be direct flights to more European cities like Frankfurt or Rome

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