ITANAGAR, 27 Aug: IndiGo Airlines has announced it will launch another non-stop daily flight between Delhi and Itanagar from September 17 this year, officials at the state civil aviation department said here on Wednesday.
At present, the airline operates a single daily non-stop service between Delhi and Itanagar. With growing demand, the carrier has decided to introduce a second service on the route, they said. According to the schedule, Flight 6E 765 will depart Delhi at 9.40 am and arrive in Itanagar at 12.20 pm, while the return Flight 6E 766 will take off from Itanagar at 12.50 pm and reach Delhi at 3.45 pm.
Officials said the new connection will further enhance accessibility to Arunachal Pradesh and meet the rising travel demand to the frontier state.
Welcoming the move, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the service will boost tourism, trade and connectivity, opening greater opportunities for the state and easing travel for citizens. “It is expected to significantly improve accessibility to Arunachal Pradesh, strengthening the state’s link with the national capital and beyond,” he said.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also welcomed the decision, describing it as a step to bring the frontier state closer to the rest of the country. PTI
