Indigo has added Riyadh as its 22nd international and 82nd overall destination. Starting from October 11, the low-cost carrier will operate direct flights connecting Delhi with Riyadh and Kuwait.
Flight Schedule:
| Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Time of Departure | Time of Arrival | Frequency |
| 6E 1759 | Delhi | Kuwait | 0220 | 0400 | Daily except Tuesday |
| 6E 1765 | Kuwait | Delhi | 0500 | 1115 | Daily except Tuesday |
| 6E 1839 | Delhi | Riyadh | 1215 | 1500 | Daily |
| 6E 1841 | Riyadh | Delhi | 1600 | 2325 | Daily |
The launch of these new services add to Indigo’s robust expansion strategies across the Middle East. In addition to Delhi-Riyadh, Indigo, on its Saudi Arabia sector, also operates flights between Mumbai and Jeddah.
William Boulter, chief commercial officer, Indigo said, “We are pleased to be opening flights between Delhi and Riyadh, connecting the capitals of both countries and strengthening Indigo’s presence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh has tremendous potential as a centre of commercial and political activity.
We are adding services from Mumbai to Riyadh as well, maximising the commercial potential of connections from India to Riyadh. Furthermore, we are building on our footprint in Kuwait, commencing a service from Delhi, adding to our destinations served to and from this important state in the Middle East.”
Bookings on these routes are open with immediate effect with fares starting from ₹8299
Namrata Bhandari
