IndiGo Reveals Launch Dates for Long-Haul European Expansion

IndiGo is using leased Dreamliners and just enough premium (think free meals, extra legroom) to tap into India’s booming long-haul demand, creating a smart middle ground between no-frills fares and full-service comfort.

IndiGo is launching its first long-haul route between Mumbai and Manchester starting July 1. Just a day later, on July 2, the low-cost carrier will begin its non-stop service from Mumbai to Amsterdam.

These will be the airline’s first intercontinental flights using wide-body aircraft, operated with damp-leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from Norse Atlantic Airways. IndiGo will become the only airline offering nonstop flights from Mumbai to Manchester.

These long-haul launches come at a time when demand for travel between India and Europe continues to rise. For Amsterdam and Manchester, both important business and diaspora hubs, there is a clear need for more direct connectivity.

“We are stretching our wings further to enhance accessibility and convenienc