Story perspectives

India and China Reopen Direct Flights After Five-Year Hiatus

10/27/2025

Summary

Story summary

India and China resumed direct flights on October 26, 2025, after a five-year suspension tied to COVID-19 and tensions.
IndiGo flight 6E1703 from Kolkata landed in Guangzhou, signaling a step toward rebuilding ties.
The Indian government said the resumption would boost people-to-people contact and normalize bilateral exchanges.
This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's August visit to China and discussions on border issues between officials from both countries.

1 of 1

Story summary

India and China resumed direct flights on October 26, 2025, after a five-year suspension tied to COVID-19 and tensions.
IndiGo flight 6E1703 from Kolkata landed in Guangzhou, signaling a step toward rebuilding ties.
The Indian government said the resumption would boost people-to-people contact and normalize bilateral exchanges.
This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's August visit to China and discussions on border issues between officials from both countries.