IndiGo, the country’s leading domestic carrier, on Wednesday, announced the launch of 14 weekly direct flights connecting Bhavnagar in Gujarat and Navi
Mumbai, effective March 29, 2026. With this addition, Bhavnagar becomes IndiGo’s 97th domestic station and 142nd station overall, further strengthening the airline’s domestic network and regional connectivity in western India, said the airline in a statement. The flights on this route will be operated using IndiGo’s ATR aircraft, offering a convenient and reliable travel option to customers between the two cities. “Bookings are now open on the IndiGo website (www.goIndiGo.in), the IndiGo mobile app, and across authorised travel partners,” it further stated. The airline further said Bhavnagar is a significant centre for trade in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region, with a strong presence in sectors such as manufacturing, ship breaking, salt production, diamonds, and more. Improved air connectivity has the potential to support faster movement of people and goods, facilitate trade and investment, and offer travellers seamless access to India’s financial capital and beyond.
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo, said, “With the addition of Bhavnagar to our growing domestic network, IndiGo now flies to and from five airports in Gujarat, namely Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and now also Bhavnagar. The new service to Navi Mumbai will connect this industrially important city to IndiGo’s extensive domestic as well as international network, giving a boost to trade and economic growth across the region. As we continue to expand our network, such routes play an important role in making air travel more accessible.”
The launch of services to Bhavnagar reflects IndiGo’s continued focus on improving regional air connectivity. With twice daily frequencies, the new route is designed to support everyday travel needs while offering affordable fares, on-time performance, and a hassle-free experience to customers, according to the airlines.
According to the official flight schedule, released by IndiGo, effective March 29, 2026, IndiGo will operate daily direct flights between Bhavnagar and Navi Mumbai. The morning flight from Bhavnagar (Flight 6E 7022) departs at 08:35 and arrives at Navi Mumbai at 09:35, while the evening flight (Flight 6E 7082) departs at 20:50 and arrives at 21:55.
For the return sector from Navi Mumbai to Bhavnagar, the daily morning flight (6E 7021) is scheduled to depart at 07:10 and arrive at 08:15, with the daily evening service (6E 7081) departing at 19:25 and arriving at 20:30.
