IndiGo strengthens India–Maldives air corridor

Launches daily flights between Thiruvananthapuram and Malé.

IndiGo has announced the launch of direct flights between Thiruvananthapuram and Malé, the Maldives, starting October 26, 2025. The airline will operate daily services on this route, making Thiruvananthapuram the fourth Indian city to be directly connected to Malé, in addition to Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kochi.

The flights will be operated using IndiGo’s ATR aircraft, offering affordable and reliable travel experience on this short-haul route. With convenient timings and daily frequency, the service is designed to offer seamless connectivity for both leisure and business travellers, between India and the Maldives.

Vinay Malhotra, Head of Sales at IndiGo, said: “We are pleased to announce daily flights between Thiruvananthapuram and Malé, enhancing access to the recently expanded Velana International Airport. With this, IndiGo will now operate 28 weekly flights to the Maldives from four cities in India. With India being a major source of tourists for the Maldives, and the growing business ties between the two countries, this new route is poised to enhance not only connectivity but also further contribute to strengthening the growing bilateral relations.”