IndiGo has marked 19 years of successful operations with the announcement of major international expansion plans, most notably the launch of daily, direct flights from India to London Heathrow, starting October 26, 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. Operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft under a damp-lease arrangement with Norse Atlantic Airways, this new route marks a significant step in IndiGo’s long-haul ambitions.
The addition of five more Dreamliners this financial year will allow the airline to further strengthen its global footprint. Bookings for the London route will open soon.
IndiGo also announced product upgrades on key international routes. Starting August 09, 2025, IndiGo will start offering its tailor-made business product, IndiGoStretch on flights connecting Singapore to Delhi and Mumbai, as it will operate its two-class A321 aircraft on the routes. Similarly, the airline will introduce IndiGoStretch on flights between Delhi and Dubai from August 30, 2025, and flights between Mumbai and Dubai starting September 03, 2025.
The airline was recently recognised at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ and the ‘Cleanest Airline in India & South Asia.’
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “As we celebrate IndiGo’s 19th anniversary, we are immensely proud of the journey we have had so far and equally excited about the way ahead. The love and support of millions of our customers, coupled with the shared passion and drive of more than 66,000 IndiGo employees, has fueled our flight towards new heights and across new frontiers. Today, we are delighted to announce our next strides in international markets, especially our daily, direct flights to London Heathrow. Looking ahead, we are hopeful to continue winning hearts and accolades in India as well as globally, as we expand our operations across the globe, one airport at a time.”
The airline’s international push includes recent launches to Manchester and Amsterdam, new MoUs with major global carriers like Delta, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and upcoming operations to Copenhagen, Athens, and Siem Reap. IndiGo has also placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350s, boosting its wide-body fleet order to 60.
