Leading Indian airline IndiGo announced plans to launch daily direct flights to Dubai from the western Indian city of Pune.

The new flight services will commence from November 22, the airline said.

“The new route will enhance IndiGo’s international network from Pune by providing direct connectivity to one of the most sought-after tourist and business destinations for Indian travellers in the UAE,” it said in a media release.

The daily connectivity between Pune and Dubai will also enhance accessibility between the two cities and introduce new avenues for business and job opportunities for travellers, the airline said.

Head of Global Sales Vinay Malhotra said with the introduction of these flights, IndiGo will now operate over 100 weekly direct flights to Dubai from 13 cities in India.

The airline also offers a wide choice of more than 225 weekly flights into the UAE from 18 cities in India, he added.