IndiGo, India's largest low-cost carrier, has launched a new service between Mumbai and Nairobi. The first flight will take off from Mumbai on August 5, 2023, and land in Nairobi just over 6 hours later. The new service is IndiGo's first to Africa, and it marks the airline's further expansion into the international market. The airline currently operates flights to over 105 destinations in India and 27 destinations in other countries.
The Mumbai-Nairobi route is a popular one, with over 100,000 passengers traveling between the two cities each year. The new service will provide more options for travelers, and it is expected to boost tourism between India and Kenya.
IndiGo is operating the Mumbai-Nairobi route with an Airbus A320neo aircraft, which is a fuel-efficient and comfortable aircraft. The flight departs from Mumbai every day at 06:10 AM and arrives in Nairobi at 09:40 (Local Time). The return flight departs from Nairobi at 10:40 and arrives in Mumbai at 19:25.
The launch of the Mumbai-Nairobi service is a significant milestone for IndiGo, and it is a sign of the airline's commitment to expanding its international network. The new service is expected to be popular with both business and leisure travelers, and it is a boost for tourism between India and Kenya.