IndiGo’s first Airbus A321XLR will be taking its first flight to Athens. The airline will be receiving the aircraft at the end of 2025 and will take flight in January 2026.
IndiGo’s A321XLR inaugural flight
By the end of 2025, IndiGo will have its Airbus A321XLR and will begin its six weekly direct flights to Athens in early January 2026, subject to regulatory approval. According to the airline, this achievement will make IndiGo the only carrier in India to offer direct flights between India and Greece.
The airlines intend to connect Athens to both Delhi and Mumbai, operating on three frequencies per week on both routes. The airline stated that these flights to Athens offer more convenient access to the exotic parts of the Greek islands, this includes Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete. The flight to Athens also complements the airline’s determination in expanding its network in Europe and the rest of the world.
The A321XLR is an aircraft designed for longer routes, with a range of up to 8,700 km. The narrow-body aircraft enables access to non-stop flights from India to Southern Europe with more efficiency compared to previous narrow-body aircraft. IndiGo intends to introduce its loyalty programme, IndiGoStretch, to the aircraft and stated that its A321XLR will feature Economy Class, offering comfort, more legroom, elevated cabins, and inflight entertainment.
About IndiGo
Based in Gurugram, IndiGo was founded in August 2006 and has over 400 aircraft, operating more than 90 domestic routes and over 40 international destinations. The airline is one of the fastest-growing carriers and was named the Best Airline in India and South Asia by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2025. The airline has taken several initiatives to enhance both its domestic and international routes, inducting 58 aircraft in 2024 and welcoming over 118 million customers in FY25.
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