On the evening of the 2nd, the official WeChat account of the Indian Embassy in China released a message stating that direct flights between China and India will be restored by the end of October 2025, with specific implementation depending on the commercial decisions of designated airlines from both countries.
The Indian Embassy in China stated that earlier this year, as part of measures to gradually normalize Sino-Indian relations, the civil aviation authorities of the two countries had conducted technical-level consultations on the restoration of direct flights between India and China and the revision of the Air Services Agreement.
"Following these consultations, both sides have reached a consensus: direct flights connecting designated points of entry between the two countries can be restored by the end of October 2025, according to the winter flight schedule for 2025. Specific implementation will depend on the commercial decisions of designated airlines from both countries and must meet all operational standards."
Previously, foreign media reported in August that China and India could resume direct flights as early as September, and the Indian government had asked airlines to prepare for the short-term launch of flights to China.
At that time, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded to the issue, stating that the two countries have a combined population of over 2.8 billion, and restoring direct flights between mainland China and India would be beneficial for facilitating people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between the two sides. In recent times, the Chinese side has maintained close communication with the Indian side and has continuously pushed for the early resumption of direct flights.
In early 2020, direct flights between China and India were suspended. Since then, passengers could only transit through hubs such as Hong Kong, Bangkok, or Singapore.
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