1 / 7Royal Jordanian Airlines is set to launch the country’s first direct flights connecting Amman with Mumbai and New Delhi. The Mumbai route will begin with four weekly flights starting April 17, 2025, while the New Delhi route will commence on September 17, 2025, with four weekly services. Image: Ruins of Amman citadel from Getty Images via Canva
2 / 7Vietnam Airlines is set to launch new direct flights to Hanoi from Bengaluru and Hyderabad, according to unconfirmed reports. The exact date of the launch has not been announced yet. Currently, there are direct flights to the top destinations in Vietnam like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi. Indians need an e-visa, which is valid for up to 90 days, to enter Vietnam. Image from Hanoi, Getty Images via Canva.
3 / 7Travellers from Mumbai will be able ro enjoy Krabi, which is located on Thailand’s southern coast, is famous for its limestone cliffs, idyllic beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. IndiGo will start direct flights Mumbai to Krabi, six times a week, from March 23. The flight will take off from Mumbai at 16:55 (IST) on all days except Tuesday. People flying from Krabi to Mumbai are scheduled to take off at 23:55 hrs. Image: The emerald waters of Phi Phi island in Krabi province of Thailand from Panyakuanunphotos via Canva.
4 / 7In December 2024, Air India announced daily direct flights from Mumbai and New Delhi to Maldives. Image: Currently, there is one direct flight each from New Delhi and Bengaluru and two non-stop flight from Mumbai to Male. A small island covered by palms and surrounded by turquoise blue water, and beautiful corals in Maldives from Swisshippo via Canva.
5 / 7IndiGo said it would start direct flights from Hyderabad to Madina, thrice a week, from Feb 20. Madina, with its deep spiritual importance is one of the holiest cities in Islam. There are other direct flights from New Delhi, Mumbai and Kozhikode, as well, to Madina. Image: Al Masjid an Nabawai in Madina from Ayman Zaid via Canva.
6 / 7Starting March 15, there will be daily direct IndiGo flights between Kochi and Ras Al Khaimah, part of the United Arab Emirates. At a driving distance of a little over an hour from Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah offers hiking trails, the world’s longest zipline, and panoramic views from Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest mountain. Image: Ras Al Khaimah creek from Stefan Tomic via Canva.
7 / 7Seychelles, located in the Indian Ocean, is a magnet for tourists for its spectacular landscape and rich cultural heritage. The archipelago boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, from stunning beaches to dense rainforests. On Feb 28, IndiGo announced the launch of direct flights between Mumbai and Seychelles from March 22. The airline will operate four weekly flights on the new route. Indian travellers need an authorisation letter, which can be obtained within 24 hours of application. Image: Hawksbill turtle swimming in the Indian Ocean in Seychelles from blueorangestudio via Canva.
