IndiGo Announces Purnea, Bihar as its 94th Domestic Destination

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced the launch of direct flights connecting Kolkata (West Bengal) and Purnea (Bihar), thrice every week, starting 15 September 2025. Purnea is IndiGo’s 94th domestic and 137th overall destination, and fourth in Bihar after Patna, Gaya, and Darbhanga. Commencement of IndiGo’s service on this route will also mark the inauguration of the Purnea airport, underscoring the airline’s commitment to enhancing connectivity to Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

Flights on this new route will be operated with IndiGo’s ATR aircraft, ensuring seamless and affordable air travel for customers between Bihar’s Seemanchal region and Kolkata, eastern India’s major aviation hub. With this, travellers from Purnea will get access to IndiGo’s vast domestic and international network via Kolkata. This development will not only enable IndiGo to expand access to underserved markets but also promote trade, tourism, and economic growth in eastern India.

Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Sales, IndiGo, said, “We are proud to further strengthen regional connectivity with the addition of Purnea, Bihar to our growing network. An emerging centre for trade and industry in the state, Purnea becomes our 94th domestic destination, with direct, thrice weekly flights to and from our eastern hub in Kolkata. We are also honoured to be the first airline to operate from this newly launched airport. With this new route, we reaffirm our commitment to making air travel more affordable and accessible, while unlocking new opportunities in Tier-II and Tier-III cities across India.”

Purnea is preparing for the commercial launch of its airport under the UDAN scheme. The introduction of air travel will strengthen the region's infrastructure to support its agriculture and food processing sector, while also fostering growth in its upcoming healthcare and education industries. Customers who wish to plan their travel with the airline can book tickets via IndiGo’s official website www.goIndiGo.in or mobile app.

Schedule of Flights between Kolkata and Purnea, Effective 15 September 2025
Flight No. 6E 7924: Kolkata - Purnea
Departure: 12:30 hrs, Arrival: 13:40 hrs
Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Flight No. 6E 7925: Purnea - Kolkata
Departure: 14:30 hrs, Arrival: 15:40 hrs
Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

*All timings are in local time zones; exact timings may differ on the respective days of operation
**Subject to regulatory approvals

About IndiGo
IndiGo is India’s preferred and amongst the fastest growing carriers in the world. IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are affordable, flights that are on time, and provide a courteous and hassle free travel experience across its unparalleled network. With its fleet of 400+ aircraft, the airline operates around 2200+ daily flights, connecting 90+ domestic and 40+ international destinations, inducted 58 aircraft in 2024 and welcomed over 118 million customers in FY25. IndiGo was also named the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2025.