IndiGo just launched two new destinations from Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's travel game just got a serious upgrade.
IndiGo, India's go-to airline for seamless, affordable journeys, has unveiled two shiny new direct routes connecting the UAE capital to India's east coast powerhouses – Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam.
Starting this June, you'll be able to fly straight to these culturally rich cities without any stopovers or mid-air detours.
The new Bhubaneswar–Abu Dhabi route takes off on June 12 and will run three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The Visakhapatnam–Abu Dhabi flights launch on June 13, operating four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
It's all part of IndiGo's mission to make global travel easier, faster and more accessible – and with over 100 weekly flights to Abu Dhabi now from 15 Indian cities, the airline is clearly making good on that promise. In fact, with these new additions, IndiGo now runs a whopping 275 flights a week between India and the UAE.
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, is known as the 'Temple City' for good reason – it's home to stunning Kalingan architecture and spiritual icons like the Lingaraj Temple. The city forms a cultural triangle with Puri and Konark and its modern side is booming too, with educational hubs like IIT Bhubaneswar and a rapidly growing IT sector.
Visakhapatnam, or Vizag if you're in the know, is one of India's most scenic and strategic port cities. Tucked between lush hills and the Bay of Bengal, it's a mix of industrial muscle and natural beauty.
From ancient Buddhist relics at Thotlakonda to beachy getaways like Araku Valley and Kailasagiri, Vizag serves up a rich blend of history, commerce and coastal charm.
And let's not forget Abu Dhabi's own appeal if you're looking to hop over here. With its gleaming skyline, world-famous attractions like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi and a calendar packed with major events from Formula 1 to international art fairs, the capital is a growing favourite for tourists, students and entrepreneurs alike.
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