Archive · 19 Nov 2025
India, China Resume Direct Flights, Boosting Trade and Ties
India and China have started direct flights again after a long break.
This will make it easier and cheaper for people to travel between the two countries, which should help businesses and tourists.
It's part of a plan to improve their relationship, which leaders from both countries agreed to last year.
Direct flights between India and China resume after nearly 5 years
Shanghai emerges as key hub with Delhi and upcoming Mumbai routes
PM Modi and President Xi's meeting in Kazan facilitated the move
New connectivity expected to boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people ties
India resumes tourist visas for Chinese nationals
- Who
- India and China
- What
- Resumed direct flights
- When
- Recently, with Delhi-Shanghai flights already started and Mumbai-Shanghai upcoming
- Where
- Between India and China, with Shanghai as a key hub
- Why
- To boost trade, tourism, and people-to-people ties
Proponents of Resumed Flights
Potential Critics
Ease of Travel
Proponents of Resumed Flights
Direct flights will reduce travel time and costs for business travelers, tourists, students, and families.
Potential Critics
Potential critics might argue that the increased connectivity could lead to more competition in the aviation industry.
Economic Cooperation
Proponents of Resumed Flights
Direct flights will facilitate more frequent B2B interactions and boost trade, investment, and tourism.
Potential Critics
Critics might express concerns about the potential impact on local businesses in the connected cities.
- Flights Resumed
- After nearly 5 years
- Hub
- Shanghai
- Cities Connected
- Delhi and upcoming Mumbai
- Benefits
- Reduced travel time, lower costs, enhanced convenience
- Visa Status
- India has resumed tourist visas for Chinese nationals