IndiGo Flights From Pakyong Airport In Sikkim Likely To Begin In October

IndiGo Airlines is set to launch new flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Hyderabad to Pakyong Airport in Sikkim starting in October. This move is expected to greatly boost tourism in the region. The airport director mentioned that IndiGo is currently assessing the commercial viability and data analysis before starting operations. Additionally, Nepal’s Buddha Air is looking to launch daily flights from Kathmandu to Pakyong, pending approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Talks are also ongoing with other airlines such as Blade Air and Jetwing to start operations from Pakyong Airport. Presently, only SpiceJet operates flights to and from Delhi and Kolkata to Pakyong airport.