IndiGo announces thrice-weekly, direct flights between Chennai and Réunion Island, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, effective April 29. The airline will operate its Airbus A320 aircraft on the route.
With this, Réunion Island becomes IndiGo’s 46th international destination and its 13th from Chennai – a key gateway in South India. Customers can plan and book their travel through IndiGo’s official website www.goIndiGo.in, mobile app, or authorised travel partners, says a release.
Located between Madagascar and Mauritius, Réunion Island is renowned for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage-listed natural sites such as the Piton de la Fournaise, and a vibrant, multi-cultural society shaped by African, European, Indian, and Asian influences.
Home to a significant Indian diaspora, the island is gaining popularity among Indian outbound travellers including luxury travellers, honeymooners, adventure seekers, nature lovers, and bespoke MICE groups, all drawn by its distinctive blend of nature, culture, and immersive experiences, the release said.
From Chennai, the flight will depart on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and in the return direction it would be on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, the release said.
