IndiGo Starts Flights from Hindon Airport, Expands Regional Travel

The move will bolster regional connectivity and air infrastructure in the countryUnion Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday launched a new IndiGo Airlines flight from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad. This historic move, reported by ANI, has now made IndiGo the second airline, after Air India Express, to fly from this important airport in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India. The inauguration of these new flight services will make Hindon Airport accessible by air to nine of the country’s key destinations – Bengaluru, Kolkata, Varanasi, Goa, Patna, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Indore. This additional link is a big step for Hindon Airport, as it increases the travel options greatly for passengers residing around Ghaziabad and other parts of the National Capital Region. Addressing the gathering during the launch, Minister Naidu said “It’s a milestone under the Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme. He pointed out these routes reflect dreams and aspirations of common Indian looking at better accessibility and economic opportunities throughout the region. Naidu said India has experienced tremendous growth in its aviation industry in the last 10 years with an increase in fleet size, improved airport terminals and rise in number of passengers. “Civil aviation from tier II and III cities will increase significantly during 2024-2034, which we have to utilise. Hindon Airport will be a great example,” he observed. This strategic move now gives passengers from the NCR the option of dual-airport operations in addition to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Hindon Airport (HDO), thereby helping in decongesting passenger traffic and delivering convenience to passengers.