Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) on Friday announced the introduction of two new flight services from Hyderabad to Singapore and Colombo with IndiGo.
These new routes are an exciting addition to IndiGo’s ever-growing network and are reflective of Hyderabad International Airport’s commitment to enhancing connectivity for travellers.
The introduction of these two new services is aimed at providing convenient travel options to passengers looking to explore captivating holiday destinations in Far East Asia and Sri Lanka, the Airport said in a release here.
IndiGo will begin operations on the Hyderabad to Singapore route on October 29, 2023. The flight to Singapore 6E-1027 will depart from Hyderabad at 0250 hours (IST) and arrive in Singapore at 1000 hours (Singapore Standard Time) while in return flight 6E-1028 will depart from Singapore at 2325 hours (Singapore Standard Time) and arrive in Hyderabad at 0130 hours (IST).
This daily nonstop flight will boost connectivity to Singapore, a key transit hub with seamless connectivity to various other destinations in Far East Asia, Australia, and beyond.
In addition, IndiGo will also commence its operations on the Hyderabad to Colombo route on November 3, 2023.
The flight to Colombo 6E-1181 will depart from Hyderabad at 1150 hours and arrive in Colombo at 1400 hours while in the return flight 6E-1182 will depart from Colombo at 1500 hours and arrive in Hyderabad at 1700 hours. This nonstop flight service will depart every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Commenting on the new routes, Pradeep Panicker, CEO-GHIAL, said, “With the establishment of more international routes by airlines, travellers from southern and central India, particularly from Hyderabad, will now have a wider range of options to explore based on their travel preferences. This new air connectivity highlights our dedication to improving access to the global market and positioning Hyderabad Airport as a significant contributor to tourism and trade in the region.”
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo, said, “We are pleased to introduce direct flights from Hyderabad to Colombo and Singapore. This would serve as a catalyst for further boosting business ties, trade as well as tourism between India and Sri Lanka as well as Singapore. With these flights, we will connect Hyderabad to over ten international destinations.”
