IndiGo has announced the addition of Bikaner in Rajasthan to its network with flights starting next month.
IndiGo to Bikaner
Starting 7th February 2025, IndiGo will operate flights between Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and Bikaner Nal Airport with the following schedule:
- Delhi-Bikaner
- Departure time: 08:25
- Arrival time: 09:45
- Flight time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Flight number: 6E7442
- Frequency: Daily
- Bikaner-Delhi
- Departure time: 10:05
- Arrival time: 11:20
- Flight time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Flight number: 6E7443
- Frequency: Daily
Flights will be operated by ATR72-600 aircraft. Bikarer is IndiGo’s 90th domestic and 127th destination overall. It is the airline’s fifth destination in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.
With over 250 daily departures, the airline connects to 88 destinations from Delhi, linking to 69 domestic and 19 international destinations.
We are pleased to announce the culturally rich and vibrant city of Bikaner as the 90th domestic destination in our 6E network and the 5th in Rajasthan. IndiGo will now operate over 460 weekly flights from the state of Rajasthan, connecting 20 destinations directly across the country. This new route aims to promote tourism as well as trade by offering increased access to Bikaner’s rich cultural heritage and iconic historical sites. As India’s leading carrier, we remain committed towards delivering on our promise of providing affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences across an unparalleled network.
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo said.
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IndiGo says that “as heritage tourism gains momentum, Rajasthan is emerging as a leading tourist hotspot in India, with the state ingeniously transforming its heritage buildings into self-sustaining tourist attractions”. The introduction of these flights coincides with Rajasthan’s investment in new projects to cater to the increasing number of tourists.
Bikaner, a vibrant city in Rajasthan, is renowned for its rich heritage and cultural charm. Known for its stunning architecture, including the Junagarh Fort and Lalgarh Palace, it’s also famous for its camel festival and delicious Bikaneri sweets. Its unique blend of tradition and history makes Bikaner an intriguing destination for travellers.
Featured image by IndiGo
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