On Monday, IndiGo airlines that it will add six more daily non-stop flights from Delhi starting 25 May.

"The airline will operate its first direct flight on the Delhi-Allahabad route, second and sixth frequency on the Delhi-Bhopal and the Delhi-Patna routes respectively," the budget carrier said in a statement.

It further added, "The new flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options."

As of March 2019, IndiGo has flights going to 66 destinations that include 51 domestic locations and 15 international destinations.

Data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) showed that the airline's domestic passenger market share stood at 46.9 percent as of March this year.

The direct flight from Delhi to Allahabad is scheduled to depart from Delhi at 9.55 everyday and land at Allahabad at 11.20 am. The flight would then depart at 11.50 am from Allahabad and arrive in Delhi at 1.20 pm.

IndiGo chief commercial officer William Boulter said, "As part of our endeavour to strengthen Delhi as a travel hub, we are delighted to announce the addition of six new flights to enhance direct connectivity to Allahabad, Bhopal and Patna."