HYDERABAD- An IndiGo Airlines (6E) flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL), to Chennai International Airport, Chennai (MAA), was diverted to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD), on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after smoke was detected from a passenger’s personal electronic device.
IndiGo flight 6E 6115 landed safely in Hyderabad after the cabin crew acted promptly to bring the situation under control. The airline is arranging an alternate aircraft to transport passengers to Chennai.
IndiGo Delhi to Chennai Flight Diverted to Hyderabad
IndiGo confirmed that flight 6E 6115, operating from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, was diverted after smoke was detected from a customer’s personal electronic device.
The cabin crew responded promptly after the incident was detected and brought the situation under control, according to the airline’s statement.
The flight did not continue to its originally planned destination. Instead, it diverted to Hyderabad, where the aircraft landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
The airline did not identify the specific electronic device involved or provide further details about what caused it to emit smoke.
According to flight tracking data, the IndiGo flight 6E 6115 was operated by an Airbus A321neo, registered as VT-NOE. Further, it is a 4-month-old aircraft powered by two CFM LEAP-1A engines.
Safe Landing at Hyderabad Airport
The aircraft landed safely at Hyderabad after the crew addressed the situation onboard. IndiGo confirmed the safe landing in its statement following the diversion.
The incident disrupted the flight’s scheduled journey between Delhi and Chennai. The airline is making arrangements for an alternate aircraft to continue the service and help passengers reach their destination.
Further details about the aircraft, the number of passengers onboard and the expected departure time of the replacement flight were not provided in the statement.
IndiGo Arranges Alternative Travel for Passengers
IndiGo apologised to passengers for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected diversion. The airline said it was working to minimise the disruption and support affected customers.
The airline confirmed that it was offering refreshments and sharing timely updates with passengers while arranging the onward journey to Chennai.
IndiGo said, “We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation,” adding that it was making efforts to reduce the impact on passengers.
The airline did not provide a confirmed timeline for when the alternate aircraft would depart Hyderabad for Chennai.
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