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.
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"Given Ayodhya's historical and cultural significance, our new flights will provide ease of access to the city for pilgrims as well as other tourists. As India’s leading carrier, it is our endeavor to provide our customers with seamless connectivity across the country, and we are committed to delivering on our promise of providing affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences."
Ayodhya, will take the centre stage in India as grand celebrations will commence ahead of the consecration of the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh, where in the state government has planned elaborate festivities, which will commence on January 14 and will continue until February 22.
(Edited by : Jerome Anthony)
