IndiGo Launches Historic Direct Flights to Athens, Connects India and Greece
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CNBC TV18•23-01-2026, 22:40
IndiGo Launches Historic Direct Flights to Athens, Connects India and Greece
- •IndiGo commenced direct flights between Mumbai and Athens on January 23, becoming the first Indian carrier to offer scheduled services to Greece.
- •The airline is utilizing India's first Airbus A321XLR aircraft for these narrow-body long-haul operations.
- •Direct flights from Delhi to Athens will also begin on January 24, 2026, with both routes operating three times a week.
- •A bilateral codeshare partnership with Greece-based AEGEAN allows IndiGo to connect to over 10 European destinations and AEGEAN passengers to over 10 Indian/Asian destinations via Delhi and Mumbai.
- •The new routes aim to boost tourism, business, and cultural exchanges, catering to leisure, MICE, and wedding tourism from India to Athens.
Why It Matters: IndiGo's new direct flights to Athens mark a significant milestone, connecting India and Greece for the first time.
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