India and China will restart direct flights in October 2025, led by IndiGo, signaling renewed trade, tourism, and business ties.
The resumption of direct passenger flights by the end of October 2025 marks a major milestone in restoring cross-border connectivity and rebuilding bilateral confidence after nearly five years of suspension.
A cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant
This move is part of a broader strategy to revitalize economic, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges between the two Asian giants, confirmed by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The decision follows a consensus reached at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Tianjin on August 31, 2025.
Author's summary: India and China restart direct flights, boosting ties.