India-China air travel resumes: IndiGo operates Kolkata-Guangzhou flight; first since 2020

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by TNNOctober 26, 2025 at 09:06 PM

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IndiGo has resumed direct air travel between India and China with a flight from Kolkata to Guangzhou, marking the first such service since 2020. The Airbus A320 Neo departed on Sunday night carrying 176 passengers, including frequent travelers like Monica Liu who are eager to reconnect with relatives in China. More than 40 weekly flights previously linked Indian cities with Chinese destinations before being suspended due to the pandemic and diplomatic tensions following border clashes. With India's reopening of tourist visas for Chinese nationals and recent diplomatic efforts, including PM Narendra Modi’s visit to China, direct flights are set to resume from Delhi as well, benefiting businesses and travelers by reducing travel time and costs.

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