{"id":1301567,"date":"2025-10-20T09:29:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T03:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1301567"},"modified":"2025-10-20T09:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T03:59:43","slug":"india-china-direct-flight-starts-asfter-5-years-with-indigos-kolkata-guangzhou-non-stop-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/india-china-direct-flight-starts-asfter-5-years-with-indigos-kolkata-guangzhou-non-stop-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"India-China Direct Flight Starts Asfter 5 Years With Indigo&#8217;s Kolkata-Guangzhou Non-Stop Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>IndiGo Airlines, India\u2019s largest carrier, is re-establishing direct connectivity between India and mainland China after a hiatus of more than five years. Starting <strong>October 26<\/strong>, the airline will operate a <strong>daily non-stop flight between Kolkata and Guangzhou<\/strong>. A second route \u2014 <strong>Delhi to Guangzhou<\/strong> \u2014 is set to commence on <strong>November 10<\/strong>, further strengthening connectivity between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-9.26.46-AM-1024x544.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1301581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-9.26.46-AM-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-9.26.46-AM-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-9.26.46-AM-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-9.26.46-AM-1536x816.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-9.26.46-AM-2048x1088.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AAI Celebrates the Revival of International Connectivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Airports Authority of India (AAI)<\/strong> hailed the development as a \u201cmilestone for India\u2019s growing aviation network.\u201d In a post on X (formerly Twitter), AAI highlighted that the revival of this route marks a <strong>\u201crenewed chapter in international air travel\u201d<\/strong>, opening up new opportunities for trade, tourism, and economic cooperation between India and China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Flight Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct flights between India and China were suspended in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and later delays occurred amid diplomatic and regulatory complexities. The resumption signifies a <strong>positive step toward normalization<\/strong> of travel and business relations.<br>Guangzhou, a major commercial hub in southern China, attracts Indian business travelers, traders, and students, while Kolkata and Delhi serve as key gateways for eastern and northern India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strengthening Trade and Tourism Ties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new routes are expected to <strong>boost bilateral trade<\/strong>, ease logistics for exporters, and <strong>encourage tourism<\/strong> between the two countries. 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