India China direct flights
IndiGo Resumes Direct Flights Between Kolkata and Guangzhou After 4-Year Hiatus: Strengthening India-China Air Connectivity
Oct 27, 2025 02:20 am CST
Direct commercial flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou have resumed after a four-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic and diplomatic tensions. IndiGo's A320 Neo aircraft now provides daily non-stop service, carrying 176 passengers on its inaugural flight. This restoration strengthens business and tourism ties between India and China while reinforcing Kolkata's position as a key international aviation hub in eastern India.
IndiGo Launches Direct Flights from Delhi to Guangzhou and Hanoi, Resuming India-China Air Connectivity After Five Years
Oct 12, 2025 02:59 am CST
IndiGo is expanding its international network with new direct flights from Delhi to Guangzhou (China) and Hanoi (Vietnam) starting November 10 and December 20 respectively. This marks the resumption of direct air services between India and China after more than five years, following the airline's earlier announcement of reestablishing Kolkata-Guangzhou route from October 26.
China and India Resume Direct Flights After Five Years: A Milestone in Rebuilding Bilateral Relations
Oct 09, 2025 09:19 pm CST
After a five-year suspension, direct flights between China and India are set to resume on October 26, 2023, marking a significant step in normalizing bilateral relations following border tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese officials have described this development as a positive move that demonstrates both nations' commitment to implementing the agreements reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during recent diplomatic engagements. IndiGo and China Eastern will be the first airlines to operate these routes, facilitating renewed people-to-people exchanges and economic collaboration between the world's two most populous nations.