IndiGo, India's leading carrier, has announced new flights between Mumbai - Silchar and Delhi - Itanagar via Kolkata, effective March 02, 2023. These IndiGo flights aim to enhance domestic connectivity and provide customers with more flight choices. By introducing a new route between Mumbai and Silchar, the air travel duration will be reduced by half.
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Commenting on the new routes, Vinay Malhotra, Head Global Sales at 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 widenetwork."
IndiGo Mumbai - Silchar Flight Schedule
| Sl. No | Flight No. | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Frequency | Effective |
| 1 | 6E 6749 | Mumbai | 07:40 | Silchar | 12:30 | TUE, THU, SAT | 02-Mar-23 |
| 2 | 6E 5312 | Silchar | 13:00 | Mumbai | 18:45 | TUE, THU, SAT | 02-Mar-23 |
IndiGo Delhi - Itanagar Flight Schedule
| Sl. No | Flight No. | Origin | Departure | Destination | Arrival | Frequency | Effective |
| 1 | 6E 2513 | Delhi | 09 :00 | Itanagar | 13:25 | TUE, THU, SAT | 02-Mar-23 |
| 2 | 6E 2516 | Itanagar | 13:55 | Delhi | 19:25 | TUE, THU, SAT | 02-Mar-23 |
Tourist Attractions in Connecting Routes
The connectivity between Mumbai and Silchar via Kolkata will facilitate the promotion of trade and tourism between these cities. Silchar, also known as the 'Island of Peace,' is a well-known tourist destination in Assam. The stunning landscapes, farmlands, and tea products make Silchar an attractive destination that attracts visitors from all over the world.
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The introduction of a new connecting flight between Delhi and Itanagar via Kolkata is expected to contribute to an increase in tourist footfall. In addition, this new route will provide travellers with additional travel options to visit these destinations.
