IndiGo, India’s largest leading carrier, has announced new domestic exclusive connectivity between the culturally rich city of Nawabs, Lucknow, and the spiritual heart of India, Varanasi, starting from August 10, 2023. This new route aims to enhance domestic connectivity and bolster mobility in Uttar Pradesh, considering the increased demand for air travel in the state from business, leisure, and spiritual travellers. With this new route, IndiGo will provide customers with increased flight options for travel between two of the most visited places in Uttar Pradesh, further expanding its domestic reach. Moreover, this new route will be a daily frequency in winter schedule.
Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said,
“We are thrilled to unveil new flight connections linking the culturally and historically rich cities of Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow and Varanasi. Two of the most densely populated cities in North India, they also attract a significant number of tourists from within the country and overseas. Over the past few months, we have witnessed a growing demand for air connectivity within as well as to/from Uttar Pradesh. As India’s preferred carrier, it is our ambition to meet this demand and facilitate seamless travel experiences between Varanasi, Lucknow, and other destinations through our extensive network of domestic destinations. We will continue to enhance domestic connectivity and remain committed to our promise of providing on-time, affordable, courteous, and hassle-free travel experience to our customers across our wide network.”
Lucknow and Varanasi are poised for increased tourist and business traveler influx due to ongoing growth and development in the travel, tourism, and mobility sectors. The cities are focused on enhancing railways, airways, and greenfield expressways to cater to the rising demand for travel options and improved transportation. Lucknow’s rapid growth, cultural heritage, and architectural wonders make it a popular destination, while Varanasi’s spiritual allure and iconic attractions like the Ganga aarti and Kashi Vishwanath Temple continue to draw visitors.
