Indian carrier Vistara announced direct, five-time weekly flights between Mumbai and Paris (CDG), starting 28 March 2024. This new long-haul route is in addition to Vistara’s service between Delhi and Paris, which has been receiving a favourable response since its launch in November 2021. This will be Vistara’s third long-haul route from Mumbai after London and Frankfurt as the airline aimed to further enhance connectivity between India and Europe. Vistara will deploy its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring a three-class configuration, on the route.
Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “Recognised as one of the world’s top destinations for tourism while also being a major hub for business, fashion, culture and commerce, Paris holds significant importance for us. We are delighted to announce direct connectivity between Mumbai and Paris, our sixth route to Europe. The addition of this much-awaited connection is in line with our strategy to position Mumbai as a vital hub for international travel. This also underscores our commitment to offering a multitude of travel options to our customers while choosing to fly the country’s most loved airline.”
Schedule of flights to/from Paris effective 28 March 2024
Sector | Flight No. | Days of Operation | Departure | Arrival |
Mumbai – Paris | UK 023 | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays | 14:05 hrs | 20:10 hrs |
Paris – Mumbai | UK 024 | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays | 22:10 hrs | 10:35 hrs (+1) |
* All timings shown are in local time zones; the schedule for flights on 28th and 30th March 2024 may differ slightly ** (+1) indicates next-day arrival *** Subject to regulatory approvals |
Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings. Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards.