IndiGo has launched IndiGo India Greece direct flights, becoming the first airline to offer non-stop air connectivity between India and Greece.
The airline commenced direct services between Mumbai and Athens, marking its entry into narrow-body long-haul operations with the deployment of India’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
From January 24, 2026, the same aircraft will also operate direct flights between Delhi and Athens.
With thrice-weekly operations on both routes, IndiGo now directly connects Greece with India’s two largest metro cities – Mumbai and Delhi – while offering seamless onward connectivity across its extensive domestic and Asian network.
The airline also plans to expand connectivity to additional destinations in Greece in the future.
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IndiGo India Greece Direct Flights Supported by Codeshare with AEGEAN
Strengthening its European network further, the airline’s bilateral codeshare partnership with AEGEAN, Greece’s largest carrier, has also gone live alongside the launch of IndiGo India Greece direct flights.
Under this arrangement, IndiGo will place its 6E code on more than 10 European destinations operated by AEGEAN, including cities in Italy, Spain, and Bulgaria.
In return, AEGEAN passengers will gain access to more than 10 domestic and international destinations on IndiGo’s network via its hubs in Delhi and Mumbai, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Colombo, enabling seamless cross-regional travel.
Boost to Tourism, MICE, and Cultural Exchange
Athens continues to attract strong interest from Indian travellers for leisure tourism, MICE activities, and destination weddings, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and Mediterranean experiences.
The launch of IndiGo India Greece direct flights is expected to cater to this rising demand while further strengthening India–Europe air connectivity and bilateral ties.
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer at IndiGo, said that Athens holds special significance for the airline as it becomes the first international route operated using India’s first A321XLR aircraft.
He noted that the launch establishes IndiGo as India’s first carrier to offer direct flights between India and Greece, while expanding global connectivity and supporting India’s emergence as a global aviation hub.
Yiannis Paraschis, Managing Director and CEO of Athens International Airport, described the launch as a milestone for the airport and the country, marking the first-ever scheduled direct air service between India and Greece.
He highlighted the opportunities this connectivity creates for tourism, business, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange.
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A321XLR Aircraft Enhances Long-Haul Narrow-Body Experience
The Airbus A321XLR aircraft operating IndiGo India Greece direct flights features a dual-class configuration with 12 IndiGoStretch seats and 183 Economy seats.
Passengers are offered complimentary hot meals and beverages inspired by global and local flavours, with vegetarian meals as default and non-vegetarian options available for pre-booking.
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase in Economy or complimentary for IndiGoStretch customers. The aircraft also offers a next-generation digital inflight entertainment system, allowing passengers to stream movies, TV shows, games, and more on their personal devices.
