Delhi–Chennai IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad after smoke alert
Flight 6E 6115 landed safely in Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a passenger’s personal electronic device; an alternate aircraft was arranged.
Contextual image: This does not show flight 6E 6115 or the incident of 11 October 2026. Photo: Premkudva / Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Filename changed only; no visual modifications.
Summary: IndiGo flight 6E 6115 from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on 11 October 2026 after smoke was detected from a passenger’s personal electronic device kept in an overhead bin. IndiGo said the aircraft landed safely.
What happened?
- Cabin crew responded after the smoke was noticed and brought the situation under control.
- Following safety procedures, the pilots diverted to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
- The airline said an alternate aircraft was arranged for passengers to continue to Chennai.
Some reports describe the device as a “power bank”. IndiGo’s statement uses the broader term “personal electronic device”, so this report retains that wording.
Verification links and image information
- The Tribune / PTI — IndiGo statement and safe landing
- Hindustan Times — crew response and diversion to Hyderabad
- The New Indian Express — alternate aircraft arrangement
- Contextual image: Premkudva / Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0. It does not show flight 6E 6115 or the incident. Filename changed only; no visual modifications.
