Indigo to start direct operations on Delhi-Ayodhya route from December 30

Budget carrier IndiGo has announced the inclusion of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, as its 86th domestic destination and 118th overall within its expansive 6E network. The airline will be the pioneer carrier operating from the upcoming Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport in Ayodhya. The inaugural flight from Delhi is scheduled to touch down in Ayodhya on December 30, 2023. Following this, commercial operations for direct flights between Delhi and Ayodhya will commence on January 06, 2024, along with tri-weekly flights connecting Ahmedabad and Ayodhya starting January 11, 2024.

With the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya slated for January 22, 2024, the city anticipates a substantial increase in travel activity. These new flight routes aim to provide pilgrims direct access to Ayodhya from both Delhi and Ahmedabad, fostering connectivity across IndiGo's extensive network spanning India and overseas.

Speaking about the latest addition, Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said, "We are delighted to announce the launch of operations from IndiGo's 86th domestic destination, Ayodhya. The new flights connecting Delhi-Ayodhya and Ahmedabad-Ayodhya will bring Ayodhya on the country’s aviation map.