On one side, while some flights keep getting cancelled, airlines are also trying their best to keep travel options open for passengers. To make travelling between India and China easier, IndiGo has now added new direct flight options from Kolkata to Shanghai. Want to check the timings? Just scroll down!
IndiGo Adds New Direct Flights Between Kolkata And Shanghai
IndiGo will be running daily flights on the Kolkata–Shanghai route using its A320 aircraft from March 29, 2026. This step is part of the airline’s plan to make international travel easier from India. Earlier, the airline also restarted flights to Guangzhou, showing its focus on connecting more major Chinese cities. You can book your tickets easily through IndiGo’s website, mobile app, or authorised travel partners. Sounds convenient, right?
Talking about timings, flight 6E 1709 will fly daily from Kolkata at 9:45 pm and reach Shanghai at 4:40 am the next day. The return flight, 6E 1710, will leave Shanghai at 5:40 am and land in Kolkata at 9:05 am local time. Pretty early morning travel vibes, if you ask me!
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How These New Flight Options Will Help?
Well, Shanghai is one of China’s biggest global cities. It is famous as a financial and business hub. At the same time, tourists love it for its futuristic skyline, old architecture, and lively culture. With this new connection, travelling between West Bengal and China can become smoother and faster. Planning a business trip or a holiday? This could make things easier.
Trade between West Bengal and China is growing fast. In the financial year 2025-26, exports from West Bengal to China have increased. Products like marine goods, leather products, and special textiles are being exported more. Direct flights can help businesses move goods and people faster, while also helping ideas and culture travel between the two countries. Pretty cool how travel and trade go hand in hand, right?
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