New Delhi: Air India has announced on Monday that it will resume its non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai starting 1 February 2026, that was suspended due to the pandemic. The airline also plans to launch Mumbai-Shanghai non-stop flights later in 2026.
Shanghai will become the 48th international destination served by the Air India group. The airline will operate four weekly flights on the Delhi-Shanghai route using its Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The reinstatement follows recent diplomatic agreements between India and China that restored suspended air links. Air India had first launched non-stop flights to mainland China in October 2000.
Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson described the resumption as a significant milestone. “This is more than a route launch, it is a bridge between two great, ancient civilisations and modern economic powerhouses,” he said. “We are pleased to reconnect one of the world’s most vital air corridors, enabling travellers to pursue opportunities in business, trade, healthcare, education and culture.”
Flight Schedule: Delhi–Shanghai (effective from February 1, 2026)
AI 352: Delhi–Shanghai | Dep: 12:00 hrs | Arr: 20:20 hrs | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
AI 351: Shanghai–Delhi | Dep: 22:00 hrs | Arr: 03:15 hrs (+1) | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun