Overview
- Daily non-stop service began on November 10 using A320neo aircraft, operating as 6E1701/1702 with scheduled times of 21:45 DEL–04:50 CAN and 05:50 CAN–10:10 DEL.
- With the new route, IndiGo now connects Delhi to 21 international destinations, reinforcing the airport’s role as a regional hub.
- IndiGo and China Southern signed an MoU on November 11 to set up a codeshare and broader cooperation, subject to regulatory approvals, enabling onward connections and through check-in.
- IndiGo had already reinstated Kolkata–Guangzhou in late October, becoming the first Indian airline to restore direct service to mainland China.
- CEO Pieter Elbers reported strong early loads on the Delhi–Guangzhou launch and indicated intentions to expand to additional Chinese cities.