IndiGo has announced the launch of thrice-weekly direct flights to Athens, operating separately from both Mumbai and Delhi. Services will commence on January 23, 2026, from Mumbai and January 24, 2026, from Delhi, making IndiGo the only Indian carrier to offer direct connectivity between India and Greece.
The inaugural flights will also mark IndiGo’s first operations using India’s first Airbus A321XLR, ushering in a new era of long-range narrow-body services for the airline. The Mumbai–Athens and Delhi–Athens routes are expected to cater to growing demand for leisure, MICE, and wedding tourism, while also strengthening cultural and economic ties between the two countries.
Flight Schedule (Effective January 2026):
- Mumbai–Athens (6E 1903): Departs 09:50, Arrives 14:15 | Thrice Weekly
- Athens–Mumbai (6E 1904): Departs 15:25, Arrives 02:00 (+1) | Thrice Weekly
- Delhi–Athens (6E 1901): Departs 09:10, Arrives 14:25 | Thrice Weekly
- Athens–Delhi (6E 1902): Departs 16:00, Arrives 03:10 (+1) | Thrice Weekly
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, said, “We are excited to announce our flights to Athens from Mumbai and Delhi on India’s first Airbus A321XLR. This momentous development marks the beginning of a new era for IndiGo’s long-range narrow body operations, making us the only Indian carrier offering direct connectivity between India and Greece. We are confident that these new routes will play a vital role in strengthening cultural and economic ties between the two ancient civilisations. As outbound travel from India continues to expand, Athens is emerging as a key European destination for leisure, MICE, and wedding tourism. This direct connection will also unlock substantial potential for more bilateral engagements. With the induction of the A321XLR aircraft into our fleet, IndiGo will increasingly be able to operate deeper into Europe while maintaining the cost efficiency and operational reliability that have long defined our service.”
The Airbus A321XLR, a next-generation narrow-body aircraft with a range of up to 8,700 km, will enable IndiGo to operate non-stop flights from India to Southern Europe while maintaining cost efficiency. This aircraft will feature 12 IndiGoStretch seats in a 2X2 configuration with a generous 44-inch seat pitch and a 6-inch recline. The aircraft also features 183 Economy Class seats offering a 31-inch seat pitch and 5-inch recline for a comfortable travel experience.
To keep travellers engaged on longer journeys, IndiGo has partnered with Bluebox to provide a next-generation digital in-flight entertainment system. Passengers can stream a wide selection of content, including Indian and Hollywood films, TV shows, games, anime, and animated series, directly to their personal devices. The experience is further enhanced by in-seat power supply and device holders.
Onboard service will include complimentary hot meals and beverages inspired by local and global flavours. While vegetarian meals will be the default option, non-vegetarian meals can be pre-booked at the time of reservation. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase in Economy and offered on a complimentary basis to IndiGoStretch customers.