DELHI, 19 November 2025: Air India confirmed on Monday the resumption of direct flights between Delhi and Shanghai (PVG), starting 1 February 2026.
It marks Air India’s return to mainland China after nearly six years’ absence. Subject to the requisite regulatory approvals, Air India also intends to introduce nonstop flights between Mumbai and Shanghai in 2026.
Shanghai is the 48th international destination to be served by the Air India group. The airline will offer four weekly flights between Delhi and Shanghai using its twin-aisle Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which are configured with 18 flat-bed seats in business class and 238 seats in economy class. Flights are scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
The reinstatement of Air India’s services to Shanghai follows recent India-China diplomatic agreements that restored bilateral aviation agreements, suspended in early 2020. Air India first launched nonstop services to mainland China in October 2000.
Air India Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Campbell Wilson said: “The resumption of our Delhi-Shanghai services is more than a route launch. It is a bridge between two great, ancient civilisations and modern economic powerhouses. At Air India, we are happy to reconnect one of the world’s most vital air corridors, enabling travellers to pursue opportunities in business, trade, healthcare, education and culture with the comfort and warm Indian hospitality that define Air India.”
Bookings for Air India’s flights between Delhi and Shanghai are being progressively opened on all channels, including Air India’s website, mobile app, airport ticketing offices, contact centres, and through travel agents worldwide.
(Source: Air India)
