IndiGo Launches Shanghai-Kolkata Direct Flight

IndiGo starts daily Kolkata–Shanghai flights to boost India–China connectivity

IndiGo has launched a daily non-stop flight connecting Kolkata and Shanghai from March 29, 2026, enhancing air links between India and China. This new service, utilizing A320neo aircraft, aims to meet growing demand for business and leisure travel, facilitating trade and economic engagement. The route expands IndiGo's presence in China, now operating 21 weekly flights to the mainland.

IndiGo launches Shanghai-Kolkata direct flight

IndiGo launches a daily direct flight from Shanghai to Kolkata, enhancing air connectivity between India and China.

On poll eve, China delight for Bengal. Kolkata-Shanghai direct air route launched

With this launch, Kolkata has become the second metro city in India, after Delhi, to be directly connected to China’s commercial capital, Shanghai.

IndiGo flies into Shanghai, opens daily Kolkata link to boost India-China travel and trade - The Tribune

The new route is expected to ease passenger movement and support growing trade links between two of the world’s largest economies.

IndiGo launches direct Kolkata–Shanghai flight: What new chapter means for Indian travellers

New Delhi: In a fresh take to boost tourism between India and China, IndiGo has launched a non-stop flight between Kolkata and Shanghai, making Kolkata the second metro city after Delhi to have direct connectivity with China’s commercial space. The services have officially started from March 29, 2026, with an expectation to improve travel not just with Eastern India, but also with several other major cities that can connect to Shanghai via Kolka…

IndiGo starts Kolkata–Shanghai flight, expands India–China air links

Highlights: IndiGo launches direct Kolkata–Shanghai flight New route adds to growing India–China aviation network Passenger traffic between the two countries reached about 753,000 in 2025 Flight services resumed in 2024 after a five-year suspension Additional routes planned, including Delhi–Beijing service IndiGo has introduced a new flight service connecting Kolkata and Shanghai, expanding its international network and strengthening air connec…