In line with its vision to enhance connectivity to the northeast,IndiGo, India’s preferred airlinecommenced its operations from Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar effectiveNovember 28, 2022. The first flightfrom Itanagar to Mumbai and Kolkata was inaugurated with lamp lighting by RK Singh, Principal Advisor to the Managing Director, IndiGo.Itanagar will be 75th domestic and 101st overall destination in the 6E network.A second frequency between Kolkata and Itanagar will commence on December 03, 2022.
Itanagar’s new airport, formally known as Donyi Polo Airport, is only 15 kilometres from the state capital. Increased access to Itanagar, often known as the country of dawn-lit mountains, will increase tourist footfall at attractions such as Ita Fort, Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Namdapha National Park, and Tawang, a lovely town nestled between the Gudpi and Chong-Chung Mi ranges.
Visitors can visit the glacial lakes of Sangetser and Sela, meditate in the Taktsang Gompa, or climb Gorichen Peak for spectacular views of the town below. Mr. Sanjay Kumar,Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer,IndiGo said: “We will strive to stay true to our promise of affordable fares, on-time performance, courteous and hassle-free service, connecting people with places they love.”