IndiGo Expands Domestic Network With New Winter Routes To Jaipur, Jaisalmer & More Tier-2 & Tier-3 Cities

IndiGo is set to expand its domestic network this winter. The airline has announced two new routes connecting tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The move aims to make regional air travel more accessible and to give more options for both business and leisure travellers. Here’s all you need to know.

IndiGo Expands Its Domestic Network With New Routes

IndiGo will now operate daily direct flights between Jaipur and Guwahati. A daily service will also run between Jaipur and Imphal with a short layover in Guwahati. As per a report by The Economic Times, Varanasi will also get better connectivity. The city will now see direct thrice-weekly flights to Durgapur and thrice-weekly flights to Bhubaneswar via Durgapur. Reportedly, seasonal daily flights between Bengaluru and Jaisalmer are also being added to the schedule.

Vinay Malhotra, head of sales at IndiGo, told The Economic Times that these new routes are in line with the airline’s commitment to enhance domestic connectivity across tier-2 and tier-3 cities. He added that with these new flights, IndiGo also aims to open new avenues for trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.

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Benefits Of This Expansion

As per the same report, this domestic expansion by IndiGo comes with many benefits, for instance: 

• Improved travel options: Travellers from tier-2 and tier-3 cities will now have direct or convenient connecting flights to major cities. This will reduce travel time and improve flexibility.
• Tourism boost: Cities like Jaisalmer and Imphal will become much more accessible. This will directly boost tourism and support the hospitality industry. Travellers will now find it easier to explore Jaisalmer’s forts and havelis. Similarly, Imphal’s rich culture, and local markets will also attract more vistors, too. 
• Economic development: Better connectivity will help enhance trade and business interactions. It will also help to create new opportunities for regional growth and employment.

This expansion is a beneficial step not only for IndiGo but also for passengers. Smaller cities will now be better connected to major hubs across the country. This will boost regional development and help the entire economy. Travellers can book tickets for these flights easily through IndiGo’s official website or the airline’s mobile app.

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