Budget carrier SpiceJet on Friday announced its entry into Imphal, marking its first-ever operations to the Manipur capital and a significant expansion of air connectivity to the Northeast.
From February 10, the airline will operate daily services to Imphal from Kolkata, Guwahati and Mumbai using Boeing 737 aircraft. The move comes at a time when Manipur has limited air links with major Indian cities.
SpiceJet said passengers from Kolkata and Guwahati will have access to non-stop flights, while those travelling from Mumbai will be offered a single-aircraft journey with a brief stopover in Kolkata, eliminating the need to change planes. The airline said the new routes would provide seamless and reliable connections for both business and leisure travellers.
The carrier said the launch was particularly important for Manipur, where air travel options remain restricted. The daily services are expected to improve accessibility for residents, students, medical travellers, government officials and businesses, while also adding capacity and choice on routes to and from the state.
In addition to direct connectivity with Kolkata, Guwahati and Mumbai, the new flights will allow passengers to connect onward to multiple domestic destinations and select international points through SpiceJet’s broader network.
SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said the airline’s maiden entry into Imphal marked an important milestone in expanding its footprint in the Northeast. He added that strengthening connectivity to the region had long been a priority and that the new services would make travel to Manipur more accessible and convenient for passengers across key metros.
