IndiGo announces Riyadh as its 22nd international destination

IndiGo announces Riyadh as its 22^nd international destination; strengthens connectivity with the Middle-east

• Effective October 11, 2019, IndiGo to introduce non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Riyadh and Kuwait
• Bookings on these routes are open with immediate effect with fares starting at INR 8299

 IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, today announced flight operations to Riyadh, making it the airline’s 22^nd international and 82^nd overall destination. The new flights will directly connect Delhi with Riyadh and Kuwait, effective October 11, 2019. The airline currently operates daily non-stop flight between Mumbai and Jeddah, thereby extending direct connectivity between the capital cities of India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Mr. William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo said,“We are very pleased to be opening flights between Delhi and Riyadh, connecting the capitals of both countries and strengthening IndiGo’s presence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh has tremendous potential as a centre of commercial and political activity and we are convinced that our services will do well there, as they have done so far to Jeddah. We are adding services from Mumbai to Riyadh as well, maximizing the commercial potential of connections from India to Riyadh. Furthermore, we are building on our footprint in Kuwait, commencing a service from Delhi, adding to our destinations served to and from this important state in the Middle East”.

Mr. Boulter further added, “IndiGo will continue to expand its network in middle-east to meet the requirements of both business and leisure travellers. It is our constant endeavour to provide flexibility of choice to our customers as IndiGo continues to offer them on-time, affordable, courteous and hassle-free flying experience always”.

New flight schedules:

Flight No.	Frequency	Origin	Departure	Destination	Arrival	Eff Date	Fares (INR)
6E 1759	Daily (Except Tuesday)	Delhi	02:20	Kuwait	04:00	11-Oct-19	10799
6E 1765	Daily (Except Tuesday)	Kuwait	05:00	Delhi	11:15	11-Oct-19	8299
6E 1839	Daily	Delhi	12:15	Riyadh	15:00	11-Oct-19	10799
6E 1841	Daily	Riyadh	16:00	Delhi	23:25	11-Oct-19	9899

These new flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options. Customers who would like to plan their travel can book tickets through our official website www.goindigo.in. The opening of this new market not only reinforces IndiGo’s commitment to enhance its international operations in the Middle-Eastern region.