NEW DELHI: IndiGo is set to launch historic direct flights to Athens, Greece, from both Mumbai and Delhi, beginning in January next year. This move will make IndiGo the only Indian carrier to offer non-stop connectivity to the European nation.
The new services will commence from Mumbai on January 23, 2025, followed by the Delhi route on January 24, 2025.
These routes will be operated three days a week using IndiGo’s first long-range narrow-body aircraft, the Airbus A321 XLR. This new aircraft enables the airline to operate non-stop flights to Southern Europe cost-efficiently. The A321 XLR features a two-class configuration with 12 IndiGoStretch (business-class) seats and 183 economy class seats.
“This momentous development marks the beginning of a new era for IndiGo’s long-range narrow-body operations,” said IndiGo CEO Pieters Elbers. “We are confident that these new routes will play a vital role in strengthening cultural and economic ties between the two ancient civilisations.”
Flight Timings and Fares
According to the IndiGo website, the inaugural flight from Mumbai on January 23 will depart at 9:50 am and arrive in Athens at 2:15 pm local time.
The flight from Delhi on January 24 will depart at 9:10 am and reach the Greek capital at 2:25 pm, with a total flight duration of 8 hours and 45 minutes.
Introductory economy fares for both routes start at Rs 21,999. Business class fares for the Delhi-Athens flight are listed as starting from Rs 49,999.
