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IndiGo announces new flights between Mumbai-Silchar and Delhi-Itanagar via Kolkata

| @indiablooms | Feb 21, 2023, at 09:44 pm

New Delhi: Private carrier IndiGo has announced new flights between Mumbai-Silchar and Delhi-Itanagar via Kolkata, effective Mar 2, 2023.

These flights are aimed at strengthening domestic connectivity and offering customers with increased flight options. The new connection between Mumbai-Silchar will cut down the air travel time by half.

Vinay Malhotra, Head Global Sales, IndiGo said, “As part of our vision to enhance domestic accessibility, we have introduced new connections between Bombay-Silchar and Delhi-Itanagar via Kolkata. These flights have been added in response to the increasing demand for travel to these destinations. We are confident that many customers will benefit with the commencement of these connections, particularly as the summer season approaches. We are focused towards enhancing domestic connectivity and staying true to our promise of providing a courteous, on-time, hassle-free, and affordable travel experience across our wide network.” 

Silchar, also known as the 'Island of Peace,' is one of Assam's most popular tourist destinations. Silchar attracts visitors from all over the world because of its breathtaking scenery, farmlands, and tea products.

The connectivity between Mumbai and Silchar via Kolkata will help in the promotion of trade and tourism, across the cities.

Another route that will help in increasing tourist footfall, is the new connecting flight between Delhi and Itanagar via Kolkata, offering tourists options to travel to these places.

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