The Singapore Tourism Board has entered into a preliminary agreement with local airline IndiGo to enhance tourism and travel connections between the two nations. Through a year-long strategic agreement, the two partners will advocate for the island-city nation as a premier leisure and business destination for Indian travelers and enhance bookings via the airline's wide network.
As per STB, India continues to be one of Singapore's leading three tourism source markets, reinforcing its robust performance in 2024.
This partnership marks the inaugural memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an Indian airline and IndiGo's initial agreement with a national tourism board.
During the first half of 2025, arrivals of Indian visitors surpassed 5,00,000, aided by outstanding air connectivity, according to STB.
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Over 270 weekly flights link Singapore to 15 cities in India through Changi Airport.
"Celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore in 2025, our enhanced partnership with IndiGo and the introduction of the year-long 'Untold Singapore' campaign enable us to leverage the opportunities within India's vibrant travel market," stated Melissa Ow, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board.
Utilizing IndiGo's vast network and Singapore's varied attractions, STB aims to seize the increasing demand, she mentioned.
The airline headquartered in Gurugram intends to introduce its customized business class service, IndiGoStretch, on flights linking Singapore with Delhi and Mumbai, beginning August 9, which aligns with Singapore's National Day, according to reports.
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Moreover, with services from 9 locations and smooth transfers throughout its network, IndiGo is ideally situated to meet the increasing demand on these routes.
There is significant demand for current connectivity between the two nations and potential for increased possibilities. "We are strategically positioned to meet the increasing demand on these routes with flights from nine destinations and smooth connections throughout our network. Our recent launch of IndiGoStretch," states Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo.