Archive · 28 Oct 2025
IndiGo Resumes Flights Between India and China
IndiGo has started flying directly between Kolkata, India, and Guangzhou, China.
This is the first direct flight from India to mainland China by an Indian airline since the pandemic.
These flights make it easier to travel and transport goods.
IndiGo will also launch flights from Delhi to Guangzhou soon.
The new flights are meant to help businesses and people travel between the two countries.
IndiGo has launched daily non-stop flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou.
This is the first direct air link by an Indian carrier between India and Mainland China since the pandemic.
Flights are operated on IndiGo’s A320 aircraft.
Guangzhou is a key destination for trade and commerce.
IndiGo will also commence flights between Delhi and Guangzhou starting 10 November 2025.
- Who
- IndiGo
- What
- Launch of direct flights between India and China
- When
- Kolkata-Guangzhou flights started October 26, Delhi-Guangzhou flights scheduled for November 10
- Where
- Kolkata, Guangzhou, Delhi
- Why
- To re-establish air travel and trade between the two countries.
- Airline
- IndiGo
- Routes Launched
- Kolkata - Guangzhou, Delhi - Guangzhou (Nov 10)
- Aircraft Used
- Airbus A320
- Kolkata - Guangzhou Launch Date
- October 26
Sources
India-China direct flights: When to expect flights from Delhi as IndiGo plane takes off from Kolkata after 5 years
China extends 'warm welcome' as direct flight from Kolkata lands in Guangzhuo
IndiGo Launches Daily Kolkata-Guangzhou Flights
Flight to China from Calcutta fully booked, few seats to be available at high fares from October 30
