IndiGo has announced the addition of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, to its international route network. Starting September 1, the airline will commence non-stop daily flights between Chennai and Jaffna, as stated in a release by Hindu Business Line on August 2.
Jaffna will become the second destination in Sri Lanka for IndiGo, following Colombo, making it the 34th international and 122nd overall destination in the airline’s extensive 6E network. Bookings for the new route are available from August 1, 2024.
India remains the top primary market for international tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka. In June 2024, Indian arrivals accounted for 25.2 percent of the total, with over 28,631 travelers, compared to 26.7 percent in June 2023, with around 26,830 passengers.
There is growing interest in travel to Jaffna, and IndiGo’s new route will enhance accessibility in the region. This addition will complement IndiGo’s existing flights to Colombo, offering travelers a secondary market access point in Sri Lanka, the release noted.