Direct India–China Flights Resume: Air China, Air India and IndiGo Expand Routes

After a long suspension, direct passenger flights between India and China are gradually making a comeback, marking a positive step toward restoring travel and business ties between the two countries. Airlines such as Air China, Air India, and IndiGo are planning to expand routes and resume services connecting major cities like Beijing and Delhi. The resumption of these flights is expected to boost tourism, trade, and student travel, which were significantly affected during the pandemic years and subsequent travel restrictions.

The return of direct air connectivity will also make travel more convenient for business travellers, students, and tourists who previously had to rely on indirect routes through other countries. With airlines gradually rebuilding their schedules and increasing capacity, the revival of the India–China air corridor is expected to strengthen economic cooperation and improve people-to-people connections between the two nations. As travel demand rises, more routes and flight frequencies are likely to be introduced in the coming months.