India’s largest airline, low-cost carrier IndiGo has announced direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Mangaluru, a major commercial centre in Karnataka, as well as fromnd Coimbatore and Tiruchirappalli, famous tourist spots in Tamil Nadu.
According to a press statement by IndiGo, the flights on the Abu Dhabi to Mangaluru route will operate daily from August 9 and the Tiruchirappalli to Abu Dhabi will operate four times a week, starting from August 11.
IndiGo says that starting from August 10, the direct flights from Coimbatore, also known as ‘Manchester of South India’, will operate tri-weekly.
The airline says its new direct flight between Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi will operate six times a week from August 1.
These new routes will further strengthen IndiGo’s international connectivity, it says, with non-stop flights connecting the thriving capital city of United Arab Emirates to key cities in Southern India.
“We are pleased to announce new direct flights from Mangaluru, Coimbatore as well as Tiruchirappalli to Abu Dhabi. With the addition of these flights, IndiGo now operates 89 non-stop flights a week to Abu Dhabi from 13 cities in India,” says Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo.
“These flights will provide smooth and convenient options for business as well as leisure travel to the UAE and further add to the gateways for travellers to explore the wonderful island city and beyond. As India’s preferred airline, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing enhanced connectivity and delivering an affordable, on-time, courteous and hassle-free travel experience to our customers,” Malhotra adds.