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Date: 14-apr-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
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After nearly five years of suspended air connectivity, India and China have initiated discussions to resume direct flights. However, as of April 14, 2025, no official dates have been set for restarting the air services between the two Asian giants.
Direct flights between India and China were suspended in early 2020 following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, diplomatic tensions and pandemic-related restrictions further delayed any progress in resuming travel.
In January 2025, India and China reached a preliminary agreement during bilateral discussions on restoring direct air connectivity. However, both sides have yet to resolve several operational and regulatory issues required for flight resumption.
In the absence of direct flights, passengers traveling between India and China continue to rely on transit routes via third countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, or the Middle East, resulting in longer travel times and higher costs.
Resumption of direct flights is expected to benefit students, business travelers, and families with cross-border ties. The move will also boost trade relations, tourism, and overall people-to-people connectivity between the two countries.
An Indian aviation official stated:
"Talks are ongoing at the diplomatic and technical level. While an agreement was reached earlier this year, certain operational aspects need to be finalized before announcing flight schedules."
While the resumption of direct India-China flights appears inevitable, the exact timeline remains uncertain. Industry experts anticipate a phased restart, possibly starting with limited weekly flights once all protocols are in place.
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