IndiGo to launch direct flights to 10 int’l destinations in FY26

IndiGo is stepping up its global ambitions with plans to launch direct flights to 10 international destinations, including key European cities such as London, Athens, Amsterdam and Manchester, in the current financial year. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the airline’s growth, including its much-anticipated entry into long-haul services. In July, IndiGo will commence direct flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam using leased Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with the Manchester service marking the airline’s foray into long-haul operations. Other international routes include Copenhagen (Denmark), Siem Reap (Cambodia), and four additional cities in Central Asia, expanding IndiGo’s global footprint as it seeks to transform India into a key aviation hub. Indian carriers currently handle 45% of the country’s international air traffic, the remaining 55% served by foreign airlines, as per a report.