IndiGo announced on Monday (October 27) that it has resumed flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, marking the resumption of direct air services between India and China after more than five years.

Daily flights resume between India, China

The first flight, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft, departed Kolkata at around 10 pm (IST) on Sunday (October 26), while the return flight landed at about 7.50 am (IST). The service will operate daily between the two cities.

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said the airline is the first Indian carrier to resume daily non-stop flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, one of China’s key commercial hubs.

"It opens doors for Chinese travellers and investors to explore the rich cu

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