IndiGo to resume Kolkata–Guangzhou flights from October 26

IndiGo on Thursday announced that it will restart flights to mainland China, beginning with a daily, non-stop service between Kolkata and Guangzhou from October 26, 2025.

Subject to regulatory approvals, IndiGo will also introduce direct flights between Delhi and Guangzhou shortly.

The flights will be operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Direct flights were operational between the two countries till early 2020, before getting suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The services remained suspended in view of the eastern Ladakh border row.  The airline said that many arrangements and processes with local partners remain in place, allowing for a swift resumption of operations.

Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo, said: “We are delighted to announce the resumption of daily, non-stop flights between India and mainland China. We are proud to be amongst the first to resume direct connectivity to China from two points in India. This will once again allow seamless movement of people, goods, and ideas, while also strengthening bilateral ties between the two of the world’s most populous countries and fast-growing economies. With this very important step, we are looking at introducing more direct flights into China. As we take steady strides towards becoming a global aviation player, this is a significant move to strengthen our international network.”

IndiGo said bookings for the Kolkata–Guangzhou route will open from Friday, October 3, 2025, on its website and mobile application.

The Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday said India and China will resume direct air services by the end of October 2025, aligning with the winter schedule.

"This follows continuous technical-level engagement between civil aviation authorities as part of broader efforts to normalise bilateral ties," the ministry said in a post on X.