Air India Resumes Delhi-Shanghai Direct Flights After Six Years: Strengthening India-China Air Connectivity

Nov 17, 2025 09:35 pm CST

Air India announces the return of non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai starting February 2026, marking its comeback to mainland China after nearly six years. The airline will operate four weekly flights using Boeing 787-8 aircraft and plans to introduce Mumbai-Shanghai services later in 2026, facilitating renewed business, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two economic powerhouses.