IndiGo Expands Global Reach with 10 New International Destinations Including London and Copenhagen, ET TravelWorld

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is poised to deepen its global footprint with the launch of 10 new international destinations in FY26, including long-haul direct flights to London, Copenhagen, and Athens. This expansion marks a pivotal chapter in IndiGo’s evolution from a dominant domestic carrier to a significant global aviation player.

Announced at a press event ahead of the IATA AGM 2025 to be hosted in Delhi next week, the expansion strategy aligns with IndiGo’s larger ambition of transforming into a global airline by 2030. “FY25 has been a pivotal year in our journey. As India continues to rise as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets, IndiGo is firmly committed to contributing to this momentum,” said Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo.

A key enabler of IndiGo’s international push is its aggressive fleet expansion. With one new aircraft joining its fleet every week, the airline expects to surpass 600 aircraft by 2030. A major development includes the damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, scheduled to arrive by early 2026, complementing the anticipated arrival of A350s in 2027.

The long-range A321XLR aircraft—joining IndiGo’s fleet in FY26—will further empower the airline to enter new medium-to-long haul markets, making destinations like Athens viable for direct connectivity from India.

New Long-Haul Destinations: Direct flights from India to London, Copenhagen, and Athens.
Expanded Europe Access: Manchester and Amsterdam flights launching July 2025.
Central Asia Focus: Launch of four new destinations and reactivation of Almaty and Tashkent routes from Mumbai.
Southeast Asia Connectivity: New service to Siem Reap (Cambodia), increased capacity to Bali (Indonesia), Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi (Vietnam).

These additions will bring IndiGo’s international destinations to 51, solidifying its global strategy. The carrier will also grow its domestic network to 95 stations with upcoming operations at Adampur (Jalandhar) and Hindon (Ghaziabad), along with becoming the first airline to commence flights from the Navi Mumbai and Noida (Jewar) airports.In a major infrastructure development, IndiGo signed an MoU with Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) for a 31-acre MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) facility. Designed to support both narrow- and wide-body aircraft, the facility is expected to streamline maintenance, increase aircraft availability, and enhance operational efficiency.

IndiGo continues to forge international partnerships as part of its global strategy. A reciprocal codeshare with Japan Airlines is underway, and additional alliances are in the pipeline.

Onboard, the customer experience is evolving with the rollout of IndiGoStretch—its business-class equivalent. Currently operating on 140 daily flights within India, the product will debut internationally in June 2025, starting with Delhi/Mumbai to Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket, and Dubai.