ABU DHABI- IndiGo (6E), India’s largest airline, is expanding its footprint in the Abu Dhabi (AUH) market by introducing new routes this month. It will commence/resume three routes to Abu Dhabi.
This initiative is expected to bolster the two nations’ travel, trade, and tourism.
Photo: EurospotIndiGo Abu Dhabi Flights
Starting May 18, the airline will operate daily A320 flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Kannur (CNN).
The flight timings are as follows:
- 6E1433 from Kannur departed at 00:40 and arrived in Abu Dhabi at 02:35, while
- 6E1434 from Abu Dhabi departed at 03:45 and arrived in Kannur at 08:40. Local times are mentioned.
In a statement, the airline emphasized that this direct connectivity allows Abu Dhabi residents to explore Kannur, known for its stunning beaches, historical landmarks, intricate handloom textiles, and vibrant Theyyam art form.
Apart from this service, IndiGo will commence operations to connect Abu Dhabi with Lucknow and Chandigarh starting from May 15.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalChandigarh’s Second International Destination
The airline will operate daily flights using Airbus A320 aircraft. The flight timings for the Abu Dhabi-Chandigarh (IXC) route are as follows:
- 6E1417 departing from Abu Dhabi at 22:15 and arriving in Chandigarh at 03:30 the next day, and
- 6E1418 departing from Chandigarh at 02:45 and arriving in Abu Dhabi at 05:15.
This marks Chandigarh’s second international connection after Dubai and will be IndiGo’s 7th route to Abu Dhabi.
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, expressed his satisfaction:
“We are delighted to announce direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Chandigarh. This new route will offer customers more travel options between the UAE and northern India.”
Rakesh Ranjan Sahay, the airport’s CEO, outlined plans for the commencement of flights, confirming, “Bookings for this route have commenced. We will also meet with customs and immigration, as their cooperation is crucial for initiating this flight.”
In addition to enhancing international connectivity, the improved accessibility is expected to attract more tourists from Abu Dhabi and neighboring areas to Chandigarh and Punjab, thereby stimulating the tourism industry in the region.
Furthermore, the airport has expanded its domestic connectivity by adding two new destinations, Dharamshala and Jammu, as part of the summer schedule introduced on April 1. Alliance Air (9I) and IndiGo facilitate these connections, providing passengers with enhanced travel options.
With the summer schedule implemented since March 31, the airport has witnessed a significant increase in flights, rising from 74 in the winter to 94 flights in the summer, covering both arrivals and departures.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalFlights between Lucknow and Abu Dhabi
IndiGo will also resume operations between Lucknow (LKO) and Abu Dhabi, offering daily flights between the two cities. The flight schedule will follow the rotation: Lucknow to Abu Dhabi, Chandigarh to Abu Dhabi to Lucknow. The timings for the flights are as follows:
- 6E1415 departing from Lucknow at 18:15 and arriving in Abu Dhabi at 21:15, and
- 6E1416 departing from Abu Dhabi at 06:15 and arriving in Lucknow at 11:25.
“Last month, Lucknow airport introduced two new flights to Dammam, and with four additional flights to Abu Dhabi and Dubai (DXB) scheduled for next month, the average number of international flights departing from Lucknow will increase from 13 to 17 per day,” the airport spokesperson told ANI.
In the past year, Lucknow airport has successfully initiated operations of airlines such as Air Asia India, Akasa Air, and Thai Air Asia. On average, approximately 18,000 passengers travel through Lucknow airport on 120 daily flights.
Subsequently, during the first quarter of 2023-2024, Lucknow recorded the movement of around 1.55 million passengers.
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