Archive · 3 Sep 2025
IndiGo Now India's Largest International Airline
IndiGo is now the biggest Indian airline for flying to other countries.
They fly to 43 different places outside of India.
They started flying internationally in 2011 with a route to Dubai.
IndiGo plans to add more destinations and aims to increase international flights to 40% by 2030.
This growth shows more Indians are traveling abroad and IndiGo wants to be a major international player.
The airline will also add new planes like Boeing 787s and Airbus A321XLRs, and in 2027, Airbus A350s.
Experts say this expansion reflects rising demand and the airline's growth goals.
IndiGo now serves 43 international destinations, the most of any Indian airline.
IndiGo surpassed Air India (standalone) in international destinations served.
The Air India Group (Air India and Air India Express) still serves more international destinations.
IndiGo launched its first international flight in 2011.
IndiGo aims to increase international capacity to 40% by FY30.
- Who
- IndiGo
- What
- Became India's largest international airline by number of destinations served.
- When
- As of September 3, 2025.
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on destinations from India.
- Why
- Reflects rising overseas travel demand and airline network growth ambitions.
- International Destinations
- 43
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Air India Group Destinations
- 50+
- First International Route
- Delhi–Dubai
- International Capacity Goal
- 40% by FY30