IndiGo says that it will connect large cities such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, as well as Tier II and Tier III locations
Low-cost carrier IndiGo, India’s largest airline, will become the first commercial airline to begin scheduled operations at the newly-built Noida International Airport, with direct flights to 16 cities across India.
In a press statement, IndiGo says that it will connect large cities such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, as well as Tier II and Tier III locations such as Amritsar, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Jaipur, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Pantnagar and Srinagar, among others.
According to the statement, the airline is opening bookings for the flights in a phased manner through its mobile application and licenced travel partners on IndiGo’s official website.
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The launch of operations is intended to boost regional access, strengthen domestic air connectivity and assist growth of India’s aviation infrastructure.
Aloke Singh
“We are pleased to announce the launch of our operations from Noida International Airport (NIA), the third airport in the National Capital Region (NCR). Strategically positioned on the Yamuna Expressway, NIA will be the new gateway for western Uttar Pradesh, alongside the NCR. Large metropolitan regions of India are maturing to support multiple airports and IndiGo is proud to contribute to this evolution by serving all three in the NCR – IGI Airport, Hindon, and now NIA. As we continue to expand our operations, we remain committed to delivering affordable, on-time, and hassle-free travel experiences across our unparalleled network,” says Aloke Singh, Chief Strategy Officer, IndiGo.