Low cost carrier, IndiGo has announced that it will launch new daily flights from south Indian hubs Chennai and Hyderabad to Abu Dhabi and Muscat.

India’s largest airline, low-cost carrier IndiGo has announced operation of new daily flights between Abu Dhabi-Hyderabad, Chennai-Muscat, and Abu Dhabi-Chennai, from March 26.

In a press statement, IndiGo says that the operations of these flights will provide more options to customers planning vacations and business trips to and from the Middle East.

‘‘We are pleased to announce addition of new flights to cater to the increasing demand between India and the Middle East. These new connections will support the medical students and tourists travelling to Muscat and Abu Dhabi. The increased accessibility to the Middle East, well-known for its food, culture and oil reserves, will promote both commerce and tourism. We will continue to enhance international connectivity and uphold our promise of providing a courteous, on-time, hassle-free, and affordable travel experience across the wide network,’’ says Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo.

The airline says that the new connection to Abu Dhabi will improve access to tourist attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Ferrari World, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, and others. It adds that Abu Dhabi’s cutting edge architecture and stunning sea views are also a sight to behold. Muscat is another Middle Eastern city well-known for its tourist attractions and business opportunities, says IndiGo, adding that Muscat’s top tourist attractions include Mutrah Corniche, Grand Mosque Muscat, Royal Opera House Muscat, Yiti Beach, and Bait Al Zubair.

Besides that, trade, petroleum, liquefied natural gas, and porting dominate Muscat’s economy. Moreover, Muscat is well-known for its first-grade medical facilities and medical institutions, making it a top destination for medical students.

The airline says that these flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options to access destinations which help in building businesses and are known for their tourist attractions. It adds that customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets on the airline’s website and the introduction of these flights will further bolster the airline’s international connectivity.

IndiGo is amongst the fastest growing low-cost carriers in the world. With its fleet of 300 aircraft, the airline currently operates over 1700 daily flights and connecting 77 domestic destinations and 26 international destinations.