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.