{"id":19312,"date":"2025-11-18T12:47:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T07:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/?p=19312"},"modified":"2025-11-18T10:59:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T05:29:24","slug":"air-india-restarts-direct-delhi-shanghai-flights-from-february-2026-full-details-fares-schedule-travel-guide-for-india-china-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/air-india-restarts-direct-delhi-shanghai-flights-from-february-2026-full-details-fares-schedule-travel-guide-for-india-china-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Restarts Direct Delhi\u2013Shanghai Flights From February 2026: Full Details, Fares, Schedule &#038; Travel Guide for India\u2013China Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After nearly six years, Air India is finally bringing back its popular Delhi to Shanghai direct flight, a big boost for travelers planning China tours, Shanghai holidays, business trips, and food-focused travel. The nonstop service resumes on 1 February 2026, offering a faster and more comfortable way to reach China without long layovers.<\/p>\n<p>For anyone searching \u201cDelhi to Shanghai flight price,\u201d \u201cbest flights to Shanghai from India,\u201d \u201cAir India China flights,\u201d or \u201chow to travel to China from India,\u201d this update covers everything in one place.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/air-india-restarts-direct-delhi-shanghai-flights-from-february-2026-full-details-fares-schedule-travel-guide-for-india-china-trips\/#Why_This_Route_Matters_for_Travelers_in_2026\" >Why This Route Matters for Travelers in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/air-india-restarts-direct-delhi-shanghai-flights-from-february-2026-full-details-fares-schedule-travel-guide-for-india-china-trips\/#Delhi%E2%80%93Shanghai_Direct_Flight_Full_Schedule_2026\" >Delhi\u2013Shanghai Direct Flight: Full Schedule (2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/air-india-restarts-direct-delhi-shanghai-flights-from-february-2026-full-details-fares-schedule-travel-guide-for-india-china-trips\/#Delhi%E2%80%93Shanghai_Flight_Price_Fares_2026_Estimates\" >Delhi\u2013Shanghai Flight Price &amp; 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Most routes required long connections through Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, or Dubai. With the return of <strong>nonstop Delhi\u2013Shanghai flights<\/strong>, travel times drop sharply and the trip becomes far more convenient.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Benefits for Travelers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fastest way to reach Shanghai from India<\/strong> (only 6 hours)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower fares<\/strong> compared to connecting flights<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for:\n<ul>\n<li>Food tours in Shanghai<\/li>\n<li>Great Wall trips via Beijing<\/li>\n<li>Bullet train travel across China<\/li>\n<li>Business meetings in Shanghai and Suzhou<\/li>\n<li>China Expo 2026 visitors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Seamless for <strong>Indian tourists<\/strong>, students, business travelers, and trade delegates<\/li>\n<li>Operated by a modern <strong>Boeing 787 Dreamliner<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi%E2%80%93Shanghai_Direct_Flight_Full_Schedule_2026\"><\/span><strong>Delhi\u2013Shanghai Direct Flight: Full Schedule (2026)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Route<\/th>\n<th>Flight No.<\/th>\n<th>Departure<\/th>\n<th>Arrival<\/th>\n<th>Days of Operation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Delhi \u2192 Shanghai<\/td>\n<td><strong>AI398<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1:30 AM (IGI T3)<\/td>\n<td>10:30 AM (Pudong)**<\/td>\n<td>Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shanghai \u2192 Delhi<\/td>\n<td><strong>AI399<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>12:30 PM<\/td>\n<td>6:00 PM<\/td>\n<td>Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Travel Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2248 6 hours each way<\/strong> (fastest India\u2013China option)<\/p>\n<p>The early-morning departure is especially useful for travelers wanting to arrive in Shanghai by daytime and start sightseeing the same day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi%E2%80%93Shanghai_Flight_Price_Fares_2026_Estimates\"><\/span><strong>Delhi\u2013Shanghai Flight Price &amp; Fares (2026 Estimates)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16041 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-.jpg\" alt=\"Delhi\u2013Shanghai Flight Price &amp; Fares (2026 Estimates)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India--400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India--800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India--832x468.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Air India has kept pricing competitive to attract both leisure and corporate travelers searching for affordable flights to China from India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Estimated Round-Trip Fares (Delhi\u2013Shanghai)<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Cabin Class<\/th>\n<th>Approx Fare (\u20b9)<\/th>\n<th>Search Intent Keywords<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Economy Class<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20b920,000 \u2013 \u20b925,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>cheapest Delhi to Shanghai flights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Premium Economy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20b930,000 \u2013 \u20b935,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>premium economy China flights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Business Class<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20b950,000+<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Air India business class China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Why This Is a Good Deal<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct flights save <strong>6\u20138 hours<\/strong> round-trip<\/li>\n<li>Airport transfer and layover costs are eliminated<\/li>\n<li>Dynamic pricing applies, but shoulder-season deals are common<\/li>\n<li>Air India offers <strong>10% off<\/strong> via Flying Returns (AI loyalty program)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_Onboard_Air_India_Dreamliner_Experience\"><\/span><strong>What to Expect Onboard: Air India Dreamliner Experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13479 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila-01.jpg\" alt=\"What to Expect Onboard: Air India Dreamliner Experience\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila-01.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila-01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila-01-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila-01-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila-01-832x468.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To match rising demand for Shanghai tourism and business travel from India, Air India is deploying the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with upgraded interiors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Onboard Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>256 Business Class lie-flat seats with modern screens<\/li>\n<li>18 Premium Economy seats with extra legroom<\/li>\n<li>238 Economy seats with 32-inch pitch<\/li>\n<li>Mood lighting for better sleep<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fast onboard Wi-Fi<\/strong> for streaming<\/li>\n<li>Revamped entertainment system<\/li>\n<li>Cleaner washrooms and efficient airflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Inflight Meals: India\u2013China Fusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chinese-style dim sum boxes<\/li>\n<li>Indian classics like dal makhani, paneer tikka<\/li>\n<li>Veg, Jain, Halal, and diabetic meals on request<\/li>\n<li>Desserts inspired by both cultures (lychee pudding, gulab jamun)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visa_Entry_Travel_Requirements_for_Indians_Visiting_Shanghai_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Visa, Entry &amp; Travel Requirements for Indians Visiting Shanghai in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>China Visa for Indian Citizens<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>China e-visa<\/strong> available for tourists<\/li>\n<li>Processing time: <strong>4 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cost: Approx <strong>\u20b93,500<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Required documents:\n<ul>\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n<li>Travel itinerary<\/li>\n<li>Hotel booking<\/li>\n<li>Round-trip flight ticket<\/li>\n<li>Photo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Immigration Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shanghai Pudong Airport now has <strong>e-gates<\/strong> that reduce arrival time to about <strong>15 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Time to Visit Shanghai<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>October to April<\/strong>: Cool, pleasant, and perfect for city walks<\/li>\n<li><strong>February<\/strong>: Crisp winter + Chinese New Year festivities<\/li>\n<li><strong>May\u2013June<\/strong>: Good for budget travelers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Shanghai_Is_a_Top_Destination_for_Indian_Travelers\"><\/span><strong>Why Shanghai Is a Top Destination for Indian Travelers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Delhi to Shanghai flights open the door to one of Asia\u2019s most exciting cities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Experiences in Shanghai<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Bund<\/strong> \u2013 skyline views and river promenade<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jade Buddha Temple<\/strong> \u2013 peaceful and historic<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yu Garden<\/strong> \u2013 traditional Chinese architecture<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nanjing Road<\/strong> \u2013 shopping and nightlife<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shanghai Disneyland<\/strong> \u2013 popular with families<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local food tour<\/strong> \u2013 soup dumplings, noodles, street snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_5-Day_China_Travel_Itinerary_for_Indians_Food_Culture\"><\/span><strong>Example 5-Day China Travel Itinerary for Indians (Food + Culture)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5754 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/India-Flight-Air-India-Baggage-Allowance.jpg\" alt=\"Example 5-Day China Travel Itinerary for Indians (Food + Culture)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/India-Flight-Air-India-Baggage-Allowance.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/India-Flight-Air-India-Baggage-Allowance-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/India-Flight-Air-India-Baggage-Allowance-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/India-Flight-Air-India-Baggage-Allowance-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>1- Day \u2013 Arrival + The Bund<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take Maglev train to city<\/li>\n<li>Explore the Bund<\/li>\n<li>Try <strong>xiaolongbao<\/strong> at Jia Jia Tang Bao<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2- Day \u2013 Shanghai Street Food Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tianzifang caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n<li>Yang\u2019s Fry Dumplings<\/li>\n<li>Huangpu River cruise at night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3- Day \u2013 Great Wall Day Trip (via Bullet Train to Beijing)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-speed train from Shanghai to Beijing<\/li>\n<li>Visit Mutianyu Great Wall section<\/li>\n<li>Return the same night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4- Day \u2013 Suzhou or Hangzhou<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Famous for gardens, canals, tea plantations<\/li>\n<li>Only 30\u201360 minutes by bullet train<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5- Day \u2013 Shopping + Departure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore Nanjing Road<\/li>\n<li>Souvenirs: tea, silk, local snacks<\/li>\n<li>Fly back to Delhi on AI399<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Route_Is_Important_for_India%E2%80%93China_Relations\"><\/span><strong>Why This Route Is Important for India\u2013China Relations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13478 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila-.jpg\" alt=\"Why This Route Is Important for India\u2013China Relations\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila--400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila--800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-Starts-Direct-Delhi-Manila--832x468.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Delhi\u2013Shanghai direct flight<\/strong> resumes just as India\u2013China trade and tourism rise again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Impacts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supports over <strong>50,000 passengers<\/strong> annually<\/li>\n<li>Encourages tourism, especially <strong>Shanghai Expo 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Helps businesses in tech, manufacturing, and chemicals<\/li>\n<li>Strengthens people-to-people connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re planning a Shanghai food tour, business travel to China, romantic holiday, or a quick weekend city break, the new Air India flight offers the fastest and most convenient option.<\/p>\n<p>This route will be one of the most searched for China travel from India, cheap flights to Shanghai, and best Air India international routes in 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_more_for_Travel_Guides\"><\/span>Explore more for <strong>Travel Guides:\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/india-introduces-e-visa-facility-for-kuwaiti-citizens-starting-july\/\">Apply for India\u2019s New e-Visa for Kuwaitis Today<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easeindiatrip.com\/blog\/visa-on-arrival-indian-august\/\">Check 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