IndiGo launches services to Hong Kong via Bengaluru

Budget carrier IndiGo Wednesday announced the launch of its services to Hong Kong form Bengaluru, starting December. The bookings for the new flights have already begun with promotional fares starting at Rs 11,499, the airline said in a release.

IndiGo will operate a daily non-stop flight between Bengaluru and Hong Kong, which will be airline's 15th international destination, from December 11, it said.

As part of its international expansion, the airline also operates daily non-stop flights from India to Colombo, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, Male and Phuket, it said. "One of the worlds biggest financial hubs, Hong Kong constitutes a strategic market for us.

We see huge tourism potential in future from India," William Boulter, chief commercial officer, IndiGo said. The airline will continue to expand its network to meet the requirements of both business and leisure travellers as per the demand, he said.

The Gurugram-headquartered airline currently flies to 48 domestic destinations besides 11 overseas destinations. With a fleet of 190 aircraft, it offers over 1,200 daily flights.