IndiGo introduces direct flights connecting Durgapur to Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra and Guwahati
IndiGo introduces direct flights connecting Durgapur to Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra and Guwahati
PUNE: IndiGo has announced new routes connecting Durgapur with the cities of Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati, starting from August 30, airline officials said.
Previously, Durgapur had direct connectivity with metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. With new flights to Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati, IndiGo will now operate 42 weekly flights from the city of Durgapur which will play a vital role in enhancing trade, travel, and tourism across the eastern part of India.
Previously, with limited connectivity options and surface transport being a primary source of commute, travel time between Durgapur and Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati was almost 10 hours, 11 hours, and 21 hours respectively. With IndiGo's new direct flights, the travel time will be reduced to less than 2 hours on these routes.
Furthermore, IndiGo is the only airline offering direct connectivity to all three destinations from Durgapur, further enhancing its commitment to providing convenient travel experiences for passengers while expanding its domestic network.
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said, "We are pleased to announce new routes connecting Durgapur with Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati. With these direct flights, we aim to provide our customers with further seamless connectivity. These new routes will significantly reduce travel time by up to 90%, providing passengers with more convenient travel options. As India’s leading carrier, we remain committed to providing our customers with seamless connections through the extensive 6E network, across India as well as overseas, while delivering on our promise of providing affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences.”
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