IndiGo to temporarily suspend flights to six international destinations from July

IndiGo will temporarily suspend operations to six international destinations from July 2026 as it adjusts capacity in response to softer demand and a challenging cost environment, the airline said on Thursday.

The carrier will halt services to Langkawi, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong and Shanghai from July 1, while flights to Siem Reap will be suspended from July 3. The suspensions will remain in effect until September 30, with bookings set to reopen from October 1.

IndiGo said the move is part of a network optimisation exercise aimed at aligning capacity with prevailing market conditions and demand trends.

The airline cited a traditionally weaker demand period in the upcoming quarter, elevated operating costs and continued airspace restrictions as factors behind the decision.

Despite the temporary suspensions, IndiGo said it will retain the majority of its international operations, continuing to operate more than 1,800 international flights per week.

The airline said the adjustments are intended to preserve network reliability and operational integrity while allowing it to respond quickly if market conditions improve. IndiGo added that it remains prepared to reinstate the affected services earlier than planned should the operating environment become more favourable.

The carrier said it will proactively inform affected customers and advised passengers to check the latest flight information before making travel plans.

Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo's parent company, ended 0.18% higher at ₹4,520 on the NSE on Thursday.

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