Indigo to start Muscat-Chennai flights from March 26

Muscat: The Indian budget airline Indigo is enhancing its Middle East presence with three new routes.

Daily flights will connect Chennai (MAA) and Hyderabad (HYD) with Abu Dhabi (AUH) from March 26, while daily service between Chennai and Muscat (MCT) will begin on the same day.

The flight from Chennai (6E1275) will depart at 12.41 am to arrive in Muscat at 3 am, while the return flight (6E1276) will leave Muscat at 4 am to arrive in Chennai at 9.10 am.

One-way fares start from RO43 and flights operate on a daily basis.

Operations of these flights will provide more options to customers planning vacations and business trips to and from the Middle East, the airline said.

Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo said: “We are pleased to announce the addition of new flights to cater to the increasing demand between India and the Middle East. These new connections will support medical students and tourists traveling to Muscat and Abu Dhabi. The increased accessibility to the Middle East, well-known for its food, culture, and oil reserves, will promote both commerce and tourism. We will continue to enhance international connectivity and uphold our promise of providing a courteous, on-time, hassle-free, and affordable travel experience across the wide network.”