New non-stop service from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam coming soon with indiGo

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, marks a major milestone with its longhaul debut, announces non-stop flights to Manchester and Amsterdam.

The service to Manchester will be the only direct route from India to the North of the UK. These two European destinations will be the latest additions to IndiGo’s rapidly expanding global network, offering customers a seamless connectivity between India and Europe. With its signature blend of
unparalleled network, affordable fares, hassle-free and on-time services.

IndiGo is ready to revolutionize the long-haul travel experience, making international travel even more accessible.This development signals a significant step in IndiGo’s journey to become a global player by 2030

IndiGo’s comprehensive network in domestic India and Asia will now be accessible to Manchester
and Amsterdam, fulfilling a long-standing need for seamless connectivity between Europe and
Asia by Indian operators.

Over the past two years, IndiGo has been already building its brand presence in Europe through multiple codeshare partnerships connecting several European cities to India.

Earlier this year, IndiGo entered into a damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for a
Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which was inducted into operations on March 1, 2025 and recently, the
agreement was expanded to include the damp lease of three additional aircraft, scheduled to
join the fleet towards the second half of this year.

Collectively, these aircraft will enable IndiGo to make an early entry into the long-haul market and establish itself in Europe while the airline awaits the delivery of its Airbus A321 XLR and A350-900 aircraft from 2027 onwards.

Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said: ” Today, we unlock a new and very exciting
chapter in IndiGo’s growth journey, connecting India to the heart of Europe. We’re thrilled to
announce our first-ever long-haul destinations – Manchester and Amsterdam. India has strong
ties both with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands for business and tourism; and there is a
large Indian diaspora who live in these countries. These new flights will benefit both our existing
and potential customers who fly on these routes. These new IndiGo long-haul routes are steps
towards inching closer to realising our shared vision to build India into a global aviation hub.”

Picture courtesy IndiGo website