Indian airline IndiGo launched non-stop daily flights between Chennai and Jaffna, Sunday.
The airline was welcomed at the Jaffna International Airport by officials of the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited.
Jaffna is the second destination in Sri Lanka after Colombo for IndiGo, making it the 34th international and 122nd overall destination in its extensive 6E network.
India has consistently held the position of the top primary market for international tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka.
In June 2024, Indian arrivals accounted for 25.2% of the total, with over 28,631 travellers, compared to a 26.7% share in June 2023, with around 26,830 passengers. There is also an increasing interest for travel to Jaffna.
In this context, IndiGo’s latest route announcement to Jaffna will enhance accessibility across the region.
Jaffna will complement IndiGo’s existing flights to Colombo, offering travellers a secondary market access point in Sri Lanka.
The demand for travel between Chennai and Jaffna is evident, with over 21,000 passengers flying the route in just nine months last year. IndiGo’s new direct flight provides a timely boost to this resurgence, offering seamless connectivity and tapping into a key market for Sri Lanka’s tourism revival. India and Sri Lanka share a rich legacy of intellectual, cultural, religious and trade relations spanning over 2,500 years. (Colombo Gazette)
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