India's largest airline, IndiGo, has announced the temporary suspension of services to six international destinations, citing weak seasonal demand and mounting operational expenses. The affected routes will remain suspended from July through September 30, 2026.
The decision comes shortly after the airline revealed plans to discontinue its Mumbai-Manchester non-stop service later this year.
Six international routes affected
In a statement issued on Thursday, IndiGo said it would temporarily halt operations to Langkawi, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Siem Reap.
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“IndiGo has decided to make temporary adjustments to a limited segment of its international network, including the temporary suspension of operations to Langkawi, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong and Shanghai starting July 1, and Siem Reap effective July 3, until September 30, 2026,” the airline’s statement read.
The carrier said bookings for all affected routes would reopen from October 1.
“IndiGo will resume bookings for all the impacted services starting October 1, 2026; however, should the environment become favourable, IndiGo stands prepared to reinstate these services earlier than scheduled, in appropriate lead time,” the airline added.
Mumbai-Manchester route also discontinued
Earlier this week, IndiGo announced the indefinite suspension of its Mumbai-Manchester flights from August 31.
“Due to continuing international airspace constraints leading to significantly increased flight duration and a challenging cost environment, IndiGo is having to temporarily discontinue its flight operations to and from Manchester with effect from 31 August 2026. Consequent to this decision, the airline plans to return one of the six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, taken on damp / wet lease, to Norse Atlantic Airways. IndiGo will continue to operate all its remaining long-haul flights as planned,” the airline said on Tuesday.
Industry challenges weigh on operations
IndiGo said the airline has faced growing pressure from multiple industry-wide challenges, including geopolitical developments in West Asia.
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According to the airline, rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs, severe airspace restrictions and foreign exchange volatility have pushed operating expenses significantly higher than anticipated.
On Thursday, IndiGo said “these measured changes are designed to align capacity with current market conditions and demand trends, while ensuring the airline maintains reliability and network integrity across its global destinations”.
“The airline will continue to monitor the situation given the elevated operating costs and continued airspace restrictions,” it said.
