Vistara Announces New Direct Flights Between Mumbai and Frankfurt

Vistara, India’s renowned full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has exciting news for travellers. The airline has unveiled plans to commence direct, 6x weekly flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt, starting from November 15, 2023.

This new addition to Vistara’s expanding international network follows the success of their 6x weekly service between Delhi and Frankfurt, which was launched in February 2021.

Flight Schedule

The flight schedule for the Mumbai-Frankfurt route, effective from November 15, 2023, is as follows:

Please note that all timings are in local time zones, and the (+1) indicates next-day arrival for the Frankfurt to Mumbai flight. Additionally, flight schedules are subject to regulatory approvals and may vary on different days of operation.

Fare Information

For travellers eager to experience the new Mumbai-Frankfurt route, Vistara has announced introductory all-inclusive, round-trip fares as follows:

Enhancing Connectivity between Europe and India

With the introduction of this long-haul route, Vistara aims to bolster connectivity between Europe and India, strengthening its presence on the global aviation map.

The airline will operate the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which boasts a three-class cabin configuration, providing passengers with the choice of travelling in Business, Premium Economy, or Economy cabins.

Booking options for these flights are progressively being made available through various channels, including Vistara’s official website, mobile app, and travel agents.

Mumbai: A Gateway to Vistara’s International Network

Vistara has witnessed substantial growth in its operations in Mumbai, positioning the city as a key gateway to the airline’s international destinations.

Currently, Vistara connects Mumbai to 12 international cities, including Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Colombo, Dammam, Dhaka, Dubai, Jeddah, London Heathrow, Male, Mauritius, Muscat, and Singapore.

Over the past year, the airline has expanded its network, resulting in a remarkable 42% increase in the number of departures from Mumbai. Furthermore, Vistara has nearly doubled its employee strength at the Mumbai station to support these growing operations.

CEO Vinod Kannan’s Perspective

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer of Vistara, expressed his enthusiasm for this development, stating;

“We are delighted to expand our international network with the launch of this new service between Mumbai and Frankfurt. Our long-haul routes connecting Delhi with London Heathrow, Paris, and Frankfurt have been very popular amongst our customers, which gave us the confidence to offer similar connections from Mumbai as well. This will be our second long-haul route from Mumbai, in addition to the existing 5x weekly flights to London Heathrow, and we hope that our customers will appreciate having the option of flying with India’s best airline on this sector.”

Kannan also highlighted Vistara’s strategic efforts to position Mumbai as a pivotal hub for international travel, especially to destinations in the Middle East.