IndiGo, India’s largest airline, plans to expand its international footprint by focusing on lesser-known destinations while also strengthening its presence in popular markets like Singapore and Dubai, according to CEO Pieter Elbers.

The budget carrier successfully ventured into central Asia last year, offering flights to cities such as Baku, Almaty, Tashkent, and Tbilisi, which were previously underserved. With the upcoming addition of Airbus A321XLR aircraft to its fleet, IndiGo aims to reach even more destinations in Europe and Asia.

Despite reporting a record profit of nearly $1 billion for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, IndiGo continues to deepen its domestic and global networks, with plans to add 10 new destinations this year. Furthermore, the airline is exploring opportunities to attract more affluent travelers by introducing business class on select domestic routes by the end of the year.

While IndiGo's expansion into central Asia has proven successful in capturing a growing segment of young travelers, analysts caution that the low-cost, long-haul model remains untested.

Nonetheless, IndiGo remains optimistic about its future growth prospects both domestically and internationally.