IndiGo to be first Indian airline to start international operations from Bhubaneswar | Indian Flower

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of Utkal Divas, India’s leading airline, IndiGo, has announced and started booking flights between Bhubaneswar and Dubai​​.

The inaugural international flight from Bhubaneswar will depart from Biju Patnaik International Airport on 15 May 2023. IndiGo is working closely with the Odisha government to strengthen connectivity to the state from Bhubaneshwar, its international operations.

International flight operations will also begin from Bhubaneswar to two other destinations – Singapore and Bangkok – with flight schedules and other operational requirements being finalized.

Direct connections to air hubs such as Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok will help tap the huge potential for economic growth through improved accessibility. IndiGo recently won a bid to operate direct flights to these three important gateways.

Under the agreement, IndiGo will operate three weekly direct flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport. Fares for the inaugural Bhubaneswar-Dubai route have been set at Rs 10,000 one-way and Rs 20,000 round-trip.

Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural international flight from Bhubaneswar, enhancing our direct connections to key international destinations. IndiGo has been at the forefront of enhancing international connectivity at affordable fares The new direct flight between Bhubaneswar-Dubai will reduce the need for passengers to connect to international destinations only through the metropolis. This will not only enable faster connectivity, enhance accessibility, but also encourage the state trade and tourism. This partnership between government and private industry is a great example as it will open up new opportunities for economic growth and create efficient ways for people to travel. We will continue to provide our Customers explore more flight options and stay true to our commitment to a courteous, hassle-free, on-time and affordable travel experience.”

Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha, said: “Connectivity is key to development and it has been a focus area of ​​our government. A direct connection to Dubai, one of the largest aviation hubs, will open a direct gateway to the world. It will not only providing seamless connectivity and will also have a huge multiplier effect on investments in industries such as IT, manufacturing and tourism in Odisha.”

Bhubaneswar, also known as “The Temple City of India”, attracts pilgrims from all over the world. The city is a tourist hotspot with beautiful temple architecture. There are many tourist attractions in the city including Lingaraj Temple, Iskcon Temple, Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajarani Temple and Nandankanan Zoo. Bhubaneshwar is also a major industrial city in Odisha with several steel manufacturing plants.

Dubai, also known as the “Venice of the Gulf”, is the main commercial center of the United Arab Emirates. The city is also known for its high-end shopping, cutting-edge architecture and nightlife. Additionally, Dubai is known for having the purest and most reliable sources of gold. It is famous for many tourist attractions such as Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall and many more. It is also known for its luxury hotels, including Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah and Rixos Premium Dubai JMR.