This new route will further strengthen direct connectivity between the two nations by connecting the national capital and a key aviation hub with Guangzhou – a major business and manufacturing centre in Southern China.

Enhanced Travel Experience and Economic Exchange

The flights on this route will be operated using IndiGo’s A320neo aircraft, offering affordable, convenient, and comfortable travel experience on the route.

“Following the successful resumption of our Kolkata–Guangzhou flights, we are delighted to further expand IndiGo’s presence in China with this new daily connection from Delhi. This new route from the Indian Capital and our largest domestic hub, will strengthen travel options and encourage economic and cultural exchange between the two countries,” said Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer at IndiGo.

It will also connect Guangzhou to IndiGo’s vast domestic network of more than 90 destinations, giving access across India to Chinese travellers.

Codeshare Agreement with China Southern Airlines

IndiGo and China Southern Airlines also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to establish a codeshare partnership and mutual co-operation agreement.

With this, China Southern Airlines will be able to offer enhanced connectivity into India while IndiGo customers will be able to connect on the China Southern Airlines’ extensive network beyond Guangzhou.

The partnership aims to offer enhanced travel options and integrated itineraries for customers traveling between India and China, with benefits such as through check-in processes.

“China Southern Airlines highly values the development potential of the Indian market. Through cooperation with IndiGo, we will be able to further leverage each other’s advantages, offer a wider range of travel products, and give new momentum to the economic, cultural and aviation exchanges between the two countries,” said Han Wensheng, President and CEO of China Southern Airlines.