Archive · 2 Aug 2026
India Launches New Direct Flights to Shanghai and Abu Dhabi
Air India has started nonstop flights from Kolkata to Shanghai, which means people can travel between these cities without stopping in another country.
This new route helps business people, students, and tourists go directly to China.
The flight also shows that airlines want to connect more Indian cities, not just the biggest ones, to places around the world.
By cutting out long layovers, the journey is faster and easier.
The new flights are part of a bigger plan to make India more connected to other countries.
Air India has resumed nonstop flights between Kolkata and Shanghai.
New direct routes from India cut long layovers to destinations in Asia and the Middle East.
The Kolkata‑Shanghai link is expected to boost business travel, trade and academic exchanges.
Direct services expand connectivity for tier‑1 and tier‑2 Indian cities.
The launch reflects airlines’ focus on improving global connectivity for India.
- Who
- Air India and other Indian airlines
- What
- Launching new direct international flights, including Kolkata to Shanghai
- When
- Recently, as of the article’s publication
- Where
- India to Shanghai, and other destinations such as Navi Mumbai to Abu Dhabi
- Why
- To improve connectivity, reduce layovers, and boost business, trade and tourism
- Airline
- Air India
- New Route
- Kolkata to Shanghai
- Purpose
- Facilitate business travel, trade and academic exchanges
- Target Cities
- Tier‑1 and tier‑2 Indian cities
- Launch
- Recent