Gurugram-based airline IndiGo will launch direct flights between India and Greece from January 2026 in a broader move to expand its footprint in Europe, the company announced on Monday, September 15.
Flights will begin after necessary regulatory clearances are obtained.
The first Indian airline to operate direct flights to Greece, it will service the route with Airbus A321XLR, which will be brought to India for the first time by December 2025.
IndiGo will run six weekly flights, including three each from Delhi and Mumbai to Greece’s capital Athens. Passengers will also get convenient access to the famous Greek destinations such as Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete, among others.
Indian tourists to Greece have steadily increased in the last few years and are close to match up with the pre-Covid levels. The government said the number of Indian tourists to Greece increased from 29,523 in 2023 to 37,150 in 2024. In 2019, the number of tourists stood at 39,812.
Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, said the airline will increase connectivity to more destinations within Greece.
“This new aviation corridor is a strategic step in IndiGo’s international expansion and aligns perfectly with India’s growing economy and tourism industry. With flight schedules ensuring convenience for travellers, we are confident that this route will further encourage demand for business and leisure travel alike,” Elbers added.
The expected arrival of Airbus A321XLR will fuel Indigo’s ambitions to service more European destinations.
With a range of up to 8,700 km, the aircraft helps maintain cost-efficiency for longer ranges to meet the growing demand for business and leisure travel.
At the same time, Indigo has also been increasing its domestic destinations it serves. Last week, it added Purnea in Bihar as its 94th domestic and 137th overall destination. Direct flights between Kolkata and Purnea begin today, September 15, 2025.
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