Manchester airport announces first direct flight to indian city

TICKETS FOR THIS NEW SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE TO BOOK FROM TODAY 16:57, 21 May 2025 Manchester Airport has announced a new direct flight will link the northern city to a popular destination in

India. From July 2025, there will be a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Mumbai with three services running each week - and tickets are available to book right now. The new service

will be run by IndiGo and it is the first direct link between the north of the UK and Mumbai, which is known as India's financial capital. Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is located

on the west coast of India and is known for its bustling business scene, rich culture, and vibrant street food. Manchester Airport Managing Director Chris Woodroofe said: “Here at Manchester

Airport we are proud to connect the North to the world – that is why we are delighted to be announcing this new direct service to Mumbai, and to welcome IndiGo to the UK. “This route makes

us the only Northern airport with a direct connection to India and cements our position as one of Europe’s best-connected airports. It will link the region to the world’s fastest growing

economy, opening up even stronger trade and investment opportunities. Article continues below “It will connect half a million people with Indian heritage who live in Manchester Airport’s

catchment area to family and friends, and it will capitalise on the wide-ranging cultural and economic ties that exist." Tickets are already on sale for the new route, with flights

starting in July this year. Mr Woodroofe continued: “It’s great to see tickets for this exciting route going on sale and I’m really looking forward to welcoming the first passengers in the

summer." Article continues below Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer at IndiGo, said: “IndiGo’s long-haul foray marks a pivotal moment in our global expansion journey. We are very

proud as well as excited to open the sale of our first long-haul service connecting Mumbai with Manchester, a very special route in many ways. “The new route will provide seamless connection

to a vast majority of 90+ Indian destinations on IndiGo’s domestic network benefiting customers travelling from Manchester to Mumbai. “We look forward to a strong and synergistic

partnership with Manchester airport, to be able to serve our customers well. This significant step underscores our commitment to becoming an airline of truly global scale and stature and

contributing towards transforming India into a global aviation hub.”