Indigo has added Shillong as its 54th domestic destination. The low-cost carrier has introduced seven new flights on Kolkata-Shillong and Kolkata-Raipur routes. The Kolkata-Shillong is the new route under the regional connectivity scheme, UDAN.
Flight schedule:
| Flight no | Departure | Arrival | Time of departure | Time of arrival | Frequency |
| 6E 7268 | Kolkata | Raipur | 0915 | 1110 | Daily |
| 6E 7986 | Raipur | Kolkata | 1200 | 1425 | Daily except Tuesday |
| 6E 7986 | Raipur | Kolkata | 1200 | 1415 | Every Tuesday |
| 6E 7986 | Kolkata | Shillong | 1445 | 1625 | Daily |
| 6E 7987 | Shillong | Kolkata | 1645 | 1830 | Daily |
| 6E 7987 | Kolkata | Raipur | 1900 | 2055 | Daily |
| 6E 7265 | Raipur | Kolkata | 2115 | 2315 | Daily |
The airline is deploying its ATR-18 aircraft on these routes. The new flights are designed to cater to leisure and business travellers for affordable flying options.
Celebrating the inaugural flight, Conrad Sangma, chief minister, Meghalaya tweeted:
William Boulter, chief commercial officer, Indigo said, “We are delighted to inaugurate our flights from Kolkata to Shillong and Raipur. Kolkata-Shillong is an RCS route, which will significantly increase connectivity and tourist traffic in the north-eastern region.
“With this expansion, we hope to create more affordable, point-to-point connectivity for our passengers. Indigo will continue to offer an on-time, courteous and hassle-free service and affordable flying experience always.”
Aneri Shroff
