PRESS RELEASE
ATHENS ENTERS THE MAP OF INDIA’S STRATEGIC EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS

 Ceremonial welcome of the 1st direct flight Mumbai – Athens

 Athens International Airport – Friday, 23 January 2026
Arrival in Athens: 14:15

Athens officially welcomes the first IndiGo Airlines flight to the Greek capital, marking a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between India and Europe.
This development dynamically positions Athens among India’s strategic European destinations, opening new prospects for Tourism, Cultural Exchange, and International Cooperation.

On the occasion of this first arrival, the Hellenic–Indian Society for Culture and Development (ELINEPA), in collaboration with the 1st Bollywood Dance Academy Greece, is organizing a welcoming ceremony at Athens International Airport, honoring the crew and passengers of the flight and highlighting the strong cultural bonds between the two countries.

The new IndiGo air connections are also of particular importance for the Bollywood and Multicultural Dance Festival organized by the same bodies, as they significantly facilitate artist mobility, international participation, and cultural exchange, further strengthening its global reach and growth.

Furthermore, with these new air links, Athens consolidates its role as a cultural and strategic gateway between India and Europe, where this enhanced connectivity acts as a catalyst for cultural diplomacy, multicultural dialogue, and creative collaboration.

Athens – India Flight Routes

Starting from 23 January 2026, IndiGo will operate direct flights from Mumbai to Athens three times a week, departing from Mumbai at 09:50 and arriving in Athens at 14:15. The return flight will depart from Athens at 15:25, arriving in Mumbai at 02:00 the following day.
One day later, on 24 January, direct flights from Delhi to Athens will also commence, likewise three times a week. The flight will depart from Delhi at 09:10 and arrive in Athens at 14:25, with the return departing at 16:00 and arriving in Delhi at 03:10 (+1).