Shanghai, China’s largest city and global financial hub, is expected to enhance both business and tourism travel.
IndiGo on Monday announced the launch of daily, direct flights between Kolkata and Shanghai, effective March 29.
The new route will be operated using IndiGo’s A320 aircraft. This announcement follows the recent reinstatement of the airline’s services to Guangzhou, highlighting its focus on improving connectivity and enabling smoother travel between India and China, according to a release.
Shanghai, China’s premier global financial centre and a major innovation hub, is an essential addition to the 6E network. With continued growth in exports from West Bengal to China in FY26, including marine products, leather goods, and specialised textiles, direct air connectivity will further strengthen trade flows between the two countries.
Vinay Malhotra, Global Head of Sales, IndiGo, said, “We are pleased to announce the launch of our new daily, direct connectivity between Kolkata and Shanghai, China, in addition to our flights to Guangzhou. This development underscores our commitment to connecting India to key global destinations.”
Shanghai is China’s biggest city, a global financial hub, and famous for its dazzling futuristic skyline complemented with historic architecture.
“This addition to our network will play an important role in facilitating bilateral trade and is expected to boost tourism and promote greater cultural exchange between the two nations,” Malhotra added.
Published on March 2, 2026