IndiGo Expands Assam Flights | Himanta Sarma Meeting
IndiGo is significantly expanding its flight network in Assam! Following a meeting with chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, teh airline announced several new services poised to enhance air connectivity across the region. Get ready for a non-stop Delhi-Jorhat route launching in mid-September 2025, alongside a new Guwahati-Navi Mumbai service starting in winter 2025. This strategic move, driven by the government’s push to improve air travel, also includes plans to reroute the Delhi-Dibrugarh flight through Guwahati, plus potential morning flights from Guwahati to Silchar. IndiGo is also exploring operations at Lilabari Airport. This expansion aims to stimulate economic growth and improve access throughout Assam. For more news, News Directory will continue to report. Discover what’s next for Assam’s air travel landscape.
IndiGo to Expand Assam Flight Network After CM Talks
Updated June 01, 2025
IndiGo will increase it’s air service in Assam, following discussions between airline executives and Chief Minister himanta Biswa Sarma. The expansion aims to improve air connectivity to and from the region, according to an official statement.
During a meeting in new delhi on May 22, Sarma urged IndiGo to enhance air connectivity to key Assam locations, specifically Silchar, Dibrugarh, and North Lakhimpur. The meeting included IndiGo’s senior management and the Secretary of Civil Aviation.
Responding to the request to enhance air connectivity, IndiGo announced a new non-stop flight between Delhi and Jorhat, scheduled to begin in mid-September 2025. Additionally, a new service connecting Guwahati and Navi Mumbai will commence in winter 2025, airline officials said.
The airline also plans to reroute its Delhi-Dibrugarh flight to include a stopover in Guwahati,providing morning connectivity between Assam’s two capitals. IndiGo is also considering a morning Guwahati-Silchar flight and evaluating scheduled operations from Lilabari Airport in North Lakhimpur.
During my recent meeting wiht the @IndiGo6E leadership in New Delhi,I urged them to enhance air connectivity to other key locations across Assam – especially Silchar,Dibrugarh,and North Lakhimpur.I’m pleased to share that IndiGo has responded positively.
The Assam government welcomes IndiGo’s prompt response and looks forward to their continued efforts in delivering quality service to the people of the state. The new routes and increased frequency are expected to boost regional connectivity and economic growth.
what’s next
IndiGo will now work to implement the new flight schedules and evaluate the feasibility of operations from Lilabari Airport. Further announcements regarding specific dates and timings are expected in the coming weeks.