China Southern to resume Guangzhou–Delhi flights on Sept. 21 after six-year hiatus

China Southern Airlines will restart direct Guangzhou–New Delhi services on Sept. 21, joining Air India, Air China, China Eastern and IndiGo in restoring India–China air connectivity. The route revival could support business travel, tourism and cross-border trade flows.

— Source publishedSat, 12 Sept, 2026, 11:32 IST·First seen Sat, 12 Sept, 2026, 13:33 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

China Southern Airlines will resume direct Guangzhou-New Delhi flights on September 21 after a six-year suspension, adding to restored India-China air links by

Key facts

  • September 21
  • six years
  • more than 100 weekly flights
  • eight round-trip routes
  • February

What changed

China Southern Airlines will resume direct Guangzhou-New Delhi flights on September 21 after a six-year suspension, adding to restored India-China air links by Air India, Air China, China Eastern and IndiGo.

Why this matters

China Southern’s Guangzhou–Delhi restart strengthens India–China travel capacity, creating renewed demand opportunities for airport, hospitality, travel-retail and logistics operators.