Archive · 11 Nov 2025
IndiGo and China Eastern Airlines Expand India-China Flights
Airlines from India and China are starting to fly directly to each other's cities again.
IndiGo, an Indian airline, has started daily flights from Delhi to Guangzhou, and also flies from Kolkata to Guangzhou.
Another Chinese airline, China Eastern Airlines, has begun flights from Delhi to Shanghai.
These flights had stopped a few years ago because of the pandemic and some disagreements between the countries.
Now, because of recent positive talks, the airlines are flying again to make it easier for people to travel between India and China.
IndiGo has initiated direct daily flights between Delhi and Guangzhou, using A320neo aircraft.
IndiGo also resumed flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou on October 26, enhancing India-China air links.
China Eastern Airlines commenced direct Delhi-Shanghai flights on November 9.
These direct flight services were suspended until early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and border tensions.
IndiGo and China Southern Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership, pending regulatory approval.
- Who
- IndiGo and China Eastern Airlines
- What
- Launched and resumed direct flights between India and China, and established a codeshare partnership intention.
- When
- IndiGo flights commenced November 10, China Eastern flights began November 9, Kolkata-Guangzhou flights resumed October 26. MoU signed on Tuesday.
- Where
- Between Delhi and Guangzhou (IndiGo), Kolkata and Guangzhou (IndiGo), and Delhi and Shanghai (China Eastern Airlines).
- Why
- To provide enhanced air connectivity options and integrated travel itineraries between India and China, following diplomatic initiatives.
- IndiGo Delhi-Guangzhou Flights
- Daily, non-stop flights operated with A320neo aircraft, commenced November 10.
- IndiGo Kolkata-Guangzhou Flights
- Resumed October 26.
- China Eastern Airlines Delhi-Shanghai Flights
- Began November 9.
- Previous Suspension
- Flights suspended until early 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic and eastern Ladakh border tensions.
- Resumption Reason
- Following recent diplomatic initiatives.