Archive · 30 May 2025
IndiGo to End Turkish Airlines Lease Following Government Directive
IndiGo, an airline, has to end its deal to use planes from Turkish Airlines.
The Indian government said this is because of disagreements with Turkey, especially after Turkey supported Pakistan.
IndiGo wanted more time, but the government only gave them until the end of August.
The DGCA granted the airline a final extension to avoid problems for passengers, but no further extensions will be allowed.
IndiGo said it will follow the rules.
IndiGo was asked to end its lease agreement with Turkish Airlines within three months.
The decision follows Turkey's support of Pakistan in Operation Sindoor.
The DGCA granted a final extension of three months, allowing operations until August 31.
IndiGo requested a six-month extension, which was denied.
The airline is operating two Boeing 777 aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines.
- Who
- IndiGo and Turkish Airlines, overseen by the DGCA.
- What
- IndiGo will end its lease agreement with Turkish Airlines.
- When
- Termination to occur by August 31, with the decision made recently.
- Where
- Flights, with the main route being between India and Turkey.
- Why
- Due to political tensions between India and Turkey and government directives.
DGCA/Government
IndiGo
Extension Duration
DGCA/Government
The DGCA granted a final three-month extension due to political tensions.
IndiGo
Requested a six-month extension to minimize disruption to passengers.
- Termination Deadline
- August 31
- Final Extension Granted
- Three months
- Leasing Partner
- Turkish Airlines
- Number of Boeing 777 Aircraft Involved
- Two
- Reason for Termination
- Political tensions between India and Turkey
