IndiGo has commenced direct flights connecting Dubai and South Indian city of Orissa from May 15, 2023. The airline has also revealed further plans to connect Bhubaneshwar with Singapore and Bangkok.
According to the airline, the thrice weekly service will provide direct connectivity to aviation hubs like Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok and help channelise the huge potential for economic growth through enhanced accessibility.
We are working in close collaboration with the Odisha government to commence international operations from Bhubaneswar which will strengthen air connectivity from the state capital. The maiden international flight from Bhubaneswar will take off from Biju Patnaik International Airport on May 15, IndiGo said in the statement.
"The new direct flights between Bhubaneswar-Dubai will reduce the need for travellers to connect to international destinations through metro cities only. "This will not only enable faster connectivity, and enhanced accessibility but also encourage trade and tourism in the state," said Vinay Malhotra, Head Global Sales at IndiGo.