New IndiGo routes to improve Vijayawada's connectivity from August 13

IndiGo will launch new direct flight services connecting Vijayawada with Varanasi and Kolkata from August 13, expanding domestic connectivity from Andhra Pradesh's commercial hub. The new routes will operate three times a week and are expected to strengthen access to two key destinations in northern and eastern India.

According to Deccan Chronicle, the airline will operate the flights every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The services were unveiled by Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh at his camp office in Vijayawada on Tuesday.

The minister said the additional flights would reduce travel time while supporting tourism, pilgrimage, trade and investment between the three cities.

New routes expand Vijayawada's domestic network

The new service will connect Vijayawada, Varanasi and Kolkata through a single flight, offering travellers direct access to two important destinations without requiring separate bookings or multiple connections.

According to IndiGo, the schedule will be as follows:

• Flight 6E 6502 will depart Vijayawada at 6.20 pm, arrive in Varanasi at 8.15 pm, and continue onward to Kolkata, reaching 10.15 pm.
• Flight 6E 6501 will depart Kolkata at 2.10 pm, stop in Varanasi, and arrive in Vijayawada at 5.50 pm.
• Services will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
• The new routes are scheduled to begin August 13.

The addition further expands IndiGo's domestic network while improving connectivity for passengers travelling to and from Andhra Pradesh.

Focus on tourism, pilgrimage and commerce

Speaking during the route announcement, Kandula Durgesh said the new services would strengthen Vijayawada's connectivity with Varanasi, one of India's most significant spiritual destinations, and Kolkata, a major cultural and commercial centre.

According to Deccan Chronicle, the minister said the flights would create new opportunities for:

• Tourism
• Religious pilgrimage
• Trade and business
• Regional investment
• Economic growth

He added the direct air links would make travel between the cities more convenient by reducing overall journey time.

State and airline representatives attend launch

The route announcement was attended by representatives from both the state government and the airline.

Among those present were:

• Kandula Durgesh, Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister
• Mohit Krishna, IndiGo AP Sales Manager
• Subhani, Assistant Manager (Operations), Vijayawada

The event marked the formal unveiling of the new services ahead of their commercial launch next month.

Strengthening regional air connectivity

Regional air connectivity continues to be a priority as airlines expand services between tier two cities and major economic and cultural centres. New routes provide travellers with more direct options while supporting business mobility, tourism and local economic activity.

The Vijayawada services add to IndiGo's efforts to broaden its domestic network by improving access between cities with growing demand for leisure, religious and commercial travel.