IndiGo Launches Non‑Stop Flights to Athens from Mumbai and Delhi

IndiGo has launched non‑stop flights connecting Athens with Mumbai and Delhi, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s long‑haul international network and strengthening air connectivity between India and Greece.

The new services position Athens as IndiGo’s latest European destination, reflecting growing demand for direct travel between India and key leisure and cultural hubs in Europe. By offering non‑stop connectivity from two major Indian metros, the airline aims to capture both outbound leisure traffic and inbound tourism flows.

Athens has emerged as an increasingly popular destination among Indian travellers, driven by tourism, business travel and onward connectivity into Europe. Direct flights reduce overall travel time and eliminate the need for intermediate stopovers, improving convenience and making the route more attractive for time‑sensitive passengers.

For IndiGo, the launch underscores a broader strategy of selectively expanding long‑haul operations while maintaining its cost‑efficient operating model. The airline has been steadily building its international footprint beyond short‑haul regional routes, leveraging new‑generation aircraft and partnerships to access longer sectors.

The Mumbai and Delhi services are expected to serve a mix of leisure travellers, diaspora traffic and passengers connecting onward to other European destinations. Athens also offers strategic connectivity within Europe, supporting travel beyond Greece without relying exclusively on traditional Western European hubs.

India–Europe air traffic has continued to recover strongly, with airlines responding by adding capacity and new routes. IndiGo’s entry into the India–Greece market introduces additional competition and provides travellers with more choice in terms of pricing and schedules.

From a tourism perspective, the new flights are likely to support increased visitor flows in both directions. Greece has been actively promoting tourism from India, while easier access to Athens can encourage European travellers to explore India via direct services.

The route launch also aligns with IndiGo’s ambition to position itself as a global carrier while retaining its core strengths in operational efficiency and network breadth. As international demand grows, non‑stop long‑haul routes are becoming an important component of the airline’s evolving strategy.

With the addition of Athens, IndiGo continues to diversify its international network, reinforcing its presence on high‑potential global routes and responding to changing travel patterns among Indian passengers.