An IndiGo flight operating from Jeddah to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Saturday following a reported security threat, the airline said, ANI reported.
In a statement, an IndiGo spokesperson said, “A security threat was received for IndiGo flight 6E 68 operating from Jeddah to Hyderabad on November 1, 2025. The aircraft was diverted to Mumbai. As per standard protocol, we immediately informed the relevant authorities and fully cooperated with them to conduct all necessary security checks before the aircraft was cleared for further operations,” according to the ANI.
The aircraft landed safely in Mumbai, where passengers were disembarked and a thorough inspection was carried out.
“We made every effort to minimise inconvenience to our customers, including providing refreshments and regular updates. The safety and security of our passengers, crew and aircraft remain our top priorities,” the spokesperson added.
The officials have launched an investigation to trace the source of the threat email, which is being treated as a serious security matter.
Meanwhile, IndiGo announced on Friday that it would commence direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh from November 16, operated by an Airbus A320, to strengthen connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia.
IndiGo will operate its Airbus A320 aircraft on this new route with the aim of offering affordable and seamless connectivity for travellers, the statement read.
Riyadh is the second city in Saudi Arabia, after Jeddah, to be directly connected to India`s technology hub.
IndiGo currently connects India with four key cities in Saudi Arabia – Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and Madinah – along with a growing network across the Middle East.
The addition of the Bengaluru-Riyadh route further strengthens IndiGo`s presence in the region. This expansion supports the increasing demand driven by business travel, trade, workforce movement, and tourism between India and the Middle East, the statement added.
“As Saudi Arabia`s capital and a key hub for trade and investment, Riyadh is significant for IndiGo to strengthen air connectivity with India. This new route from Bengaluru marks IndiGo`s fourth non-stop connection to Riyadh, after Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. It will enhance accessibility for business and workforce from the region while reinforcing IndiGo`s growing network across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. With this launch, we continue our focus on expanding international connectivity and making travel more convenient,” said Vinay Malhotra, IndiGo`s head of sales, as per the ANI.
According to the schedule released by the airline, the Bengaluru-Riyadh flight on plane 6E 0053 will depart on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 22:05 from Bengaluru on November 16 and subsequently other days too.
On Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6E 0054 will depart from Riyadh at 2:00 and arrive at 9:15 in the morning in Bengaluru.
(with ANI inputs)
