China Eastern Airlines Resumes Direct Shanghai-Delhi Flights After 5-Year Suspension

Oct 23, 2025 06:18 pm CST

China Eastern Airlines will resume direct flights between Shanghai and Delhi from November 9, operating three weekly services after a five-year suspension. This follows IndiGo's planned restart of Kolkata-Guangzhou flights on October 26, marking the restoration of direct air connectivity between India and China that was disrupted by the pandemic and border tensions.