After nearly five years of suspended air connectivity, China and India are finally reopening the skies between them. This long-awaited move symbolizes more than just the resumption of flights—it marks the rekindling of diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchanges between two of Asia’s largest economies.
China Eastern Airlines has confirmed it will resume commercial flights between Shanghai and Delhi starting November 9, as displayed on its official ticket sales platform. This reestablishment of air routes follows years of halted services, a freeze that began amid border tensions and the global pandemic.
In a parallel development, India’s Ministry of External Affairs recently announced that regular air travel between the two nations will soon return, highlighting it as a significant step toward normalized relations and increased people-to-people movement.
Adding to the momentum, IndiGo—India’s largest carrier—has declared daily non-stop flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, strengthening not only business and tourism links but also signaling a shared intent to move forward collaboratively.
This reconnection is expected to boost trade, tourism, and academic exchanges, giving new life to industries that rely heavily on cross-border mobility. The move is a reminder that even after years of challenges, bridges between nations can be rebuilt—one flight at a time.
In the end, it’s not just about reopening routes—it’s about reopening opportunities, trust, and shared futures.
