IndiGo to start 6 new flights connecting Kolkata from July 20

May 16, 2019: IndiGo has announced that effective July 20, 2019 it will operate six new domestic flights to and from Kolkata. In addition, the airline will also start a third direct flight on Delhi-Kathmandu route from July 4.

“We are strengthening our network from Kolkata with six new flights including a new RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme) route. Kolkata-Shillong-Kolkata, our next RCS route, will significantly increase connectivity and tourist traffic in the northeast region,” said William Boulter, chief commercial officer of IndiGo. Shillong will be the 54th domestic destination in IndiGo’s network.

The new daily flight on Delhi-Kathmandu route effective July 4 will depart from Delhi at 7.15 am and land in Nepal's capital at 9.20 am. The return flight will depart from Kathmandu at 10.25 am and arrive in Delhi at 12 noon.

“Kathmandu is an important market for us and strengthening connectivity on this route will give a fillip to tourism in both the destinations,”Boulter said.