- Delhi-Shanghai service to operate four times weekly, starting 01 February 2026
- Mumbai-Shanghai service planned for launch in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals
Air India today announced the resumption of its non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai (PVG), effective 01 February 2026, marking Air India’s return to mainland China after nearly six years. Subject to the requisite regulatory approvals, Air India also intends to introduce non-stop flights between Mumbai and Shanghai in 2026.
Shanghai is the 48th international destination to be served by Air India group, which continues to carry more passengers internationally than any other airline in India.
Air India will operate four times a week between Delhi and Shanghai using its twin-aisle Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 18 flat beds in Business Class and 238 spacious seats in Economy Class.
The reinstatement of Air India’s services to Shanghai follows recent India-China diplomatic agreements that restored the air links paused in early 2020. Air India first launched non-stop services to mainland China in October 2000.
| SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN DELHI (DEL) AND SHANGHAI (PVG) Effective 01 February 2026 |
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| Flight # | Sector | Departure | Arrival | Days of Operation |
| AI352 | Delhi-Shanghai | 1200 Hrs | 2020 Hrs | Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays |
| AI351 | Shanghai-Delhi | 2200 Hrs | 0315 Hrs+1 | Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays |
| All times are indicated in local time zones. +1indicates next day arrival. | ||||
