The inaugural flight took off from Mumbai to Fujairah on May 15
IndiGo, the largest Indian airline, has announced the commencement of daily direct flights linking Mumbai and Kannur to Fujairah, marking the Emirate in the United Arab Emirates its 41st international destination of and strengthening its footprint in the Gulf country.
In a press statement, IndiGo says that the inaugural flight took off from Mumbai to Fujairah on May 15, with daily services on both routes to begin later today. Similarly, while the service from Kannur began on May 15, the return sector service from Thursday.
The statement adds that this expansion makes Fujairah fifth direct destination of IndiGo in the UAE, joining Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
Vinay Malhotra
“We are pleased to commence daily direct operations between Mumbai as well as Kannur to Fujairah, UAE’s hidden gem known for its natural beauty and growing economic significance. IndiGo already flies to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and now also to Fujairah in the UAE. As our 41st international destination and fifth in the UAE, Fujairah offers immense potential for trade, tourism, & business. With these flights, IndiGo connects 20 Indian cities to the UAE with over 280 weekly flights furthering our goal of global connectivity while offering affordable, on-time, and seamless travel experiences to our customers,” says Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo.
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