Kolkata Guangzhou 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.
India and China to Resume Direct Flights After Four-Year Suspension: A Step Towards Normalized Relations
Oct 03, 2025 12:40 am CST
India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after a four-year suspension, with flights set to begin by month's end. Following talks between PM Modi and President Xi at the SCO Summit, IndiGo will launch daily Kolkata-Guangzhou flights from October 2025, with Delhi-Guangzhou routes to follow. This development marks a significant step toward normalizing bilateral exchanges and rebuilding economic ties between the two Asian powers.