Indigo launches daily flights along Bengaluru-Abu Dhabi route from August 1: Report

IndiGo introduces new Bengaluru - Abu Dhabi route, enhancing connectivity with six weekly flights starting August 1.

Published on: Jun 29, 2024, 13:50:17 IST

By Yamini C S

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Private carrier IndiGo has announced the launch of a new direct flight route between Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi, set to commence operations from August 1. The airline plans to operate the Bengaluru - Abu Dhabi flight six times a week, providing a convenient gateway for Indian travellers to explore Abu Dhabi and beyond through IndiGo's extensive network, The Hindu reported.

The new flight, designated as 6E 1438, will depart from Bengaluru at 9:25 pm daily except Tuesdays and arrive in Abu Dhabi at 11:30 pm. (AFP File Photo)

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In addition to catering to Indian travellers, IndiGo aims to attract international tourists to Bengaluru, highlighting the city's rich heritage and historical landmarks. The new flight, designated as 6E 1438, will depart from Bengaluru at 9:25 pm daily except Tuesdays and arrive in Abu Dhabi at 11:30 pm, the report stated.

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Conversely, flight 6E 1439 will depart from Abu Dhabi daily except Wednesdays at 12:30 am, landing in Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) at 5:45 am. This bi-directional service aims to accommodate both business and leisure travellers, enhancing connectivity between the Silicon Valley of India and the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

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With the launch of this route, IndiGo has increased its weekly flights to 75 across 10 cities in India. “Bengaluru is the tenth city on the IndiGo network to offer direct flights between Abu Dhabi and India. With the addition of these flights, IndiGo offers 75 weekly frequencies to Abu Dhabi and over 220 to the UAE,” IndiGo's Global Sales Head, Vinay Malhotra, said, as quoted by the publication.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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