Updated On: 17 November, 2025 05:24 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Subject to regulatory approvals, Air India also plans to introduce non-stop services between Mumbai and Shanghai later in 2026. Air India will operate the Delhi-Shanghai route four times a week using its twin-aisle Boeing 787-8 aircraft

The reinstatement of services follows recent India-China diplomatic agreements that restored air links paused in early 2020. Representational pic
Air India on Monday announced the resumption of its non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai (PVG) from February 1, 2026, marking the national carrier’s return to mainland China after nearly six years. Subject to regulatory approvals, Air India also plans to introduce non-stop services between Mumbai and Shanghai later in 2026.
According to a press release issued by the airline, Shanghai is the 48th international destination of the Air India group, which continues to carry more international passengers than any other airline in India.