IndiGo Announces New Flights, Tickets Start From Rs 2,418
Passenger carrier IndiGo has announced Silchar as its fifty seventh domestic and seventy sixth overall destination, a press release issued by the airline said. The carrier will operate two daily non-stop flights on Kolkata-Silchar route from September 20, 2019 at a starting all-inclusive price of Rs 2,418. Customers willing to avail the services can book flight tickets via IndiGo's official website- goindigo.in. The new flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers, who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options, the airline said in a statement.
Schedule of IndiGo's new flights
| Flight No. | Frequency | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Effective Date | Fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E 6558 | Daily | Kolkata | 7:30 | Silchar | 8:45 | 20-Sep-19 | Rs 2,989 |
| 6E 0596 | Daily | Silchar | 9:15 | Kolkata | 10:30 | 20-Sep-19 | Rs 2,418 |
"We have taken another step towards enhancing point-to-point connectivity for our passengers, by introducing Kolkata - Silchar route," said William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo. "The direct connectivity with Silchar will offer ease of travel and attract a huge traffic for its natural beauty, rich and diversified culture giving tourists a unique experience," he said.
Last week, IndiGo announced the launch of a fourth direct flight on the Mumbai-Dubai route, starting from August 25, 2019. The airline will also start daily direct flights on the Delhi-Dhaka, Mumbai-Singapore and Mumbai-Bangkok routes at a starting all-inclusive price of Rs 8,499, from August 22, 2019.
Currently, IndiGo has a fleet of over 200 aircraft and offers over 1400 daily flights.
