IndiGo adds Purnea, Bihar as its 94th domestic destination

Commencement of IndiGo’s service on this route will also mark the inauguration of the Purnea airport.

IndiGo has announced the launch of direct flights connecting Kolkata (West Bengal) and Purnea (Bihar), thrice every week, starting September 15, 2025. Purnea is IndiGo’s 94th domestic and 137th overall destination, and fourth in Bihar after Patna, Gaya, and Darbhanga. Commencement of IndiGo’s service on this route will also mark the inauguration of the Purnea airport. Flights on this new route will be operated with IndiGo’s ATR aircraft.

Vinay Malhotra, Head of Sales, IndiGo, said, “We are proud to further strengthen regional connectivity with the addition of Purnea, Bihar to our growing network. An emerging centre for trade and industry in the state, Purnea becomes our 94th domestic destination, with direct, thrice weekly flights to and from our eastern hub in Kolkata. We are also honoured to be the first airline to operate from this newly launched airport. With this new route, we reaffirm our commitment to making air travel more affordable and accessible, while unlocking new opportunities in Tier-II and Tier-III cities across India.”