GURUGRAM- India’s largest LCC, IndiGo Airlines (6E) executed a major international expansion in 2024, launching 24 new/resumed international routes with 292 weekly flights.
The airline’s network map shows extensive coverage across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, with notable connectivity from multiple Indian cities, as shared by Aviation All, the leading Indian route analysis and updates page on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Photo: Mumbai Planes | Siddh DhuriIndiGo International Routes
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) emerged as the primary expansion hub, securing 92 weekly international flights. The city now connects to diverse destinations including Phuket, Denpasar, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Mauritius, Langkawi, and Kuala Lumpur.
Chennai Airport (MAA) followed as the second busiest expansion point with 42 weekly flights, establishing routes to Bangkok, Jaffna, and Penang.
The expansion timeline shows two distinct phases:
- First Half 2024: 8 city pairs launched
- Second Half 2024: 16 additional city pairs introduced
New destinations in IndiGo’s network include:
- Southeast Asian markets: Langkawi, Penang, Denpasar (Bali)
- Island destinations: Mauritius, Jaffna
- Middle Eastern cities: Multiple connections to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah
The airline introduced regional international operations with ATR72 aircraft on the Chennai-Jaffna route, marking its first international turboprop service. Flight schedules indicate consistent use of A320 family aircraft across most routes, with flight frequencies ranging from 2 to 7 weekly services per city pair.
Looking ahead, IndiGo plans to expand further with services to Bishkek scheduled for February 2025.
The airline’s network map reveals strong connectivity patterns linking major Indian cities to key business and leisure destinations across Asia, with particular density in the Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern corridors.
This expansion surpasses Air India Express’s (IX) growth, which added 22 city pairs during the same period.
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Photo: Robin Hardy Summary of Flight Launch and Routes:
Middle Eastern Operations:
- Primary destinations include Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), and Jeddah (JED)
- Multiple Indian cities connect to these Middle Eastern hubs
- Dense network concentration over the Arabian Gulf region
Southeast Asian Connectivity:
- Bangkok (BKK) serves as a major destination
- Singapore (SIN) offers strategic connections
- Extended reach to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- Tourism-focused destinations including:
- Langkawi (LGK)
- Phuket (HKT)
- Penang (PEN)
- Denpasar/Bali (DPS)
South Asian Coverage:
- Strong presence in Sri Lanka through Colombo (CMB)
- Maldives connection via Male (MLE)
- Regional connectivity to Jaffna (JAF)
- Bangladesh market served through Dhaka (DAC)
Key Indian Departure Points:
- Bengaluru (BLR) emerges as a primary international hub
- Chennai (MAA) serves as a significant gateway
- Strategic presence from:
- Hyderabad (HYD)
- Mumbai (BOM)
- Kolkata (CCU)
Unique Routes:
- Mauritius (MRU) represents the airline’s longest route
- ATR72 operations to Jaffna demonstrate regional market focus
- Multiple frequencies to leisure destinations indicate a strong tourism market focus
Photo: IndiGo LinkedIn PageList of Destinations
Here’s the table exclusively shared by Aviation All:
| Surat | Dubai | 3 | A320 | 23-FEB-2024 |
| Hyderabad | Bangkok | 7 | A320 | 26-FEB-2024 |
| Bengaluru | Phuket | 7 | A321neo | 28-FEB-2024 |
| Bengaluru | Denpasar | 7 | A320 | 29-MAR-2024 |
| Mumbai | Colombo | 6 | A320 | 12-APR-2024 |
| Chennai | Bangkok | 7 | A320 | 15-MAY-2024 |
| Lucknow | Abu Dhabi | 7 | A320 | 15-MAY-2024 |
| Chandigarh | Abu Dhabi | 7 | A320 | 15-MAY-2024 |
| Bengaluru | Abu Dhabi | 7 | A320 | 1-AUG-2024 |
| Mangalore | Abu Dhabi | 7 | A320 | 9-AUG-2024 |
| Coimbatore | Abu Dhabi | 3 | A320 | 10-AUG-2024 |
| Chennai | Jaffna | 7 | ATR72 | 1-SEP-2024 |
| Bengaluru | Jeddah | 7 | A321neo | 30-SEP-2024 |
| Coimbatore | Singapore | 7 | A320 | 27-OCT-2024 |
| Bengaluru | Mauritius | 4 | A320 | 19-NOV-2024 |
| Pune | Bangkok | 3 | A320 | 22-NOV-2024 |
| Pune | Dubai | 7 | A320 | 22-NOV-2024 |
| Hyderabad | Dhaka | 2 | A320 | 11-DEC-2024 |
| Bengaluru | Langkawi | 7 | A320 | 16-DEC-2024 |
| Hyderabad | Male | 7 | A320 | 20-DEC-2024 |
| Kozhikode | Abu Dhabi | 7 | A320 | 20-DEC-2024 |
| Chennai | Penang | 7 | A320 | 21-DEC-2024 |
| Bengaluru | Kuala Lumpur | 7 | A320 | 21-DEC-2024 |
| Kolkata | Phuket | 6 | A320 | 27-DEC-2024 |
Feature Image by Siddh Dhuri | Mumbaiplanes
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