IndiGo has launched a new daily non-stop service between Kolkata and Shanghai, marking a further expansion of air connectivity between India and China.
IndiGo daily flight schedule between Kolkata and Shanghai. Screenshot by That’s
The service, which commenced on March 29, 2026, operates using the airline’s Airbus A320neo aircraft and adds Shanghai to IndiGo’s growing international network.
The new route builds on the airline’s recent expansion in the Chinese mainland, including the resumption of flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou and the launch of services from Delhi.
With Shanghai now included, IndiGo operates a total of 21 weekly flights to the Chinese mainland across its network.
The airline said the route is expected to support growing demand for both business and leisure travel, as well as trade links between the two countries.
Passengers from multiple Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jaipur and Bhubaneswar, can connect to Shanghai via Kolkata.
“Shanghai is one of the world’s leading financial and commercial centres, and an important gateway for global trade,” said Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo.
He added, “This new route will facilitate increased business as well as leisure travel opportunities and enable greater cultural and economic exchange between the two countries.”
The airline also continues to offer a range of add-on services, including pre-booked meals, seat selection options and flexible fare products designed to enhance the passenger experience.
[Cover image provided to That’s by IndiGo]