IndiGo is making bold moves in the long-haul market with plans to expand into Europe. The airline has applied for daily slots at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS) from Mumbai (BOM) and Delhi (DEL) for the summer schedule. To support this growth, IndiGo will receive Airbus A321XLR aircraft later this year and Airbus A350s starting in 2027, allowing it to operate longer routes efficiently.

In the short term, IndiGo is set to wet lease six Boeing 787 aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways, with the first two jets arriving in March 2025. Initially expected to serve Bangkok (BKK) or Singapore (SIN), these aircraft will later be deployed on European routes, strengthening the airline’s international presence. Currently, IndiGo operates flights to Baku, Istanbul, and Tbilisi, with a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines (TK) expanding its reach to over 30 European destinations.

Facing competition from major carriers like Air India, Emirates, and Etihad, IndiGo may seek deeper partnerships with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Such alliances could help secure airport slots and improve passenger and cargo connectivity. Air France-KLM already offers IndiGo customers access to 30 Indian destinations, and further collaboration could enhance IndiGo’s European ambitions.