IndiGo adds new winter routes connecting tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Jaipur, Imphal and Jaisalmer

IndiGo is expanding its domestic network this winter with new routes connecting tier-2 and tier-3 cities. As per the company, the move is designed to make regional air travel more accessible, provide more options for business and leisure travellers, and support economic activity in smaller cities.

The airline’s new routes include daily direct flights between Jaipur and Guwahati, and daily services between Jaipur and Imphal with a short layover in Guwahati. Varanasi will see increased connectivity with direct thrice-weekly flights to Durgapur, and thrice-weekly flights to Bhubaneswar via Durgapur. Seasonal daily flights between Bengaluru and Jaisalmer are also being added to the schedule.

Vinay Malhotra, Head of Sales, IndiGo, said, “We are glad to be introducing these new routes in line with our commitment to further enhance domestic connectivity across tier-2 and tier-3 cities in the country. With these new flights, IndiGo is connecting these cities to our vast domestic and international network, opening new avenues for trade, tourism and cultural exchange.”

Flight schedules (effective October 26, 2025)

Sector	Flight No.	Days of Operation	Departure	Arrival	Description
Bengaluru-Jaisalmer	6E 6837	Daily	13:05	16:00	Seasonal addition
Jaisalmer-Bengaluru	6E 6838	Daily	16:35	19:20	Seasonal addition
Jaipur-Guwahati	6E 0748	Daily	6:40	9:10
Guwahati-Jaipur	6E 0749	Daily	18:05	21:05
Jaipur-Imphal	6E 0748	Daily	6:40	11:25	Layover at Guwahati
Imphal-Jaipur	6E 0749	Daily	15:50	21:05	Layover at Guwahati

Flight schedules (effective October 28, 2025)

Sector	Flight No.	Days of Operation	Departure	Arrival	Description
Durgapur-Varanasi	6E 7504	Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday	13:25	15:05
Varanasi-Durgapur	6E 7505	Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday	15:25	17:10
Bhubaneswar-Varanasi	6E 7504	Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday	11:30	15:00	Layover at Durgapur
Varanasi-Bhubaneswar	6E 7505	Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday	15:25	19:00	Layover at Durgapur

Here’s what this expansion means:

Improved travel options: Passengers from smaller cities now have direct or convenient connecting flights to major hubs, reducing travel time and offering greater flexibility.

Boost for tourism: Cities like Jaisalmer and Imphal will become more accessible to travellers, supporting local tourism and hospitality businesses.

Economic impact: Easier air travel fosters trade and business interactions between cities, creating opportunities for regional development and employment.IndiGo boosts regional connectivity this winter

Passengers can book tickets through IndiGo’s official website, www.goindigo.in, or the airline’s mobile app.