Indigo has added Yangon, Myanmar as its 18th international and 77th overall destination. Starting from September 20, the low-cost carrier will operate daily non-stop flights between Kolkata and Yangon.
International flight schedule:
Flight No. | Departure | Arrival | Time of Departure | Time of arrival | Frequency |
6E 1398 | Kolkata | Yangon | 1130 | 1430 | Daily |
6E 1399 | Yangon | Kolkata | 1530 | 1630 | Daily |
Commenting on this news, William Boulter, chief commercial officer, Indigo said, “In line with our international expansion strategy, we are excited to announce Yangon as our new international destination.
“We see significant traffic coming from Yangon to the Buddhist circuit thereby enhancing economic growth and tourism in India. This new route will strengthen the cultural relationship between the two countries and will boost trade, tourism, and mobility.”
This is the second international route added by Indigo, this week — Effective from August 22, the Interglobe Aviation-led carrier will also start daily non-stop flights connecting Delhi and Dhaka, Bangladesh.