Archive · 9 Oct 2026
IndiGo to Resume Hubballi–Chennai Direct Flights October 27
IndiGo is bringing back direct flights between Hubballi and Chennai.
The flights begin on October 27.
They will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The flight from Hubballi leaves at 4:25 in the afternoon and lands in Chennai at 6:05.
The return flight leaves Chennai at 6:35 and arrives in Hubballi at 8:20.
This means passengers will not need to change planes at another airport.
People travelling for medical care, education or work may find the service useful.
It also offers another option besides travelling by train or road.
IndiGo will resume direct flights between Hubballi and Chennai from October 27.
Flights will operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Flight 6E 7368 leaves Hubballi at 4:25 p.m. and arrives in Chennai at 6:05 p.m.
Return flight 6E 7369 leaves Chennai at 6:35 p.m. and reaches Hubballi at 8:20 p.m.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced the resumption, which is expected to benefit travellers from North Karnataka.
- Who
- IndiGo, with the resumption announced by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
- What
- Direct flights between Hubballi and Chennai will resume, operating three days a week.
- When
- From October 27; flights are scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Where
- Between Hubballi and Chennai.
- Why
- To provide a direct travel option and improve convenience for travellers from Hubballi and North Karnataka.
Benefits
Limitations
Travel convenience
Benefits
The direct service avoids changing flights at another airport and adds an air-travel option for North Karnataka passengers.
Limitations
The service operates only three days a week, so it may not match every passenger's preferred travel date.
Alternative to road and rail
Benefits
Flying may save time for passengers travelling for medical care, education or work.
Limitations
The article does not provide fare information or compare total journey times with train and road travel.
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Start date
- October 27
- Operating days
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Outbound flight
- 6E 7368; departs Hubballi at 4:25 p.m., arrives in Chennai at 6:05 p.m.
- Return flight
- 6E 7369; departs Chennai at 6:35 p.m., arrives in Hubballi at 8:20 p.m.
- Announced by
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi