China Southern Airlines is set to resume its direct flight service between Guangzhou and New Delhi starting September 21, marking the end of a six-year hiatus. The airline will operate daily Boeing 737 series aircraft flights, with CZ359 departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 3:35 pm local time and arriving in New Delhi at 7:00 pm. The return flight CZ360 will leave New Delhi at 8:20 pm and arrive in Guangzhou at 4:15 am the following day.
This development is expected to bolster economic ties and streamline travel for tourists, students, and business travelers. The restarted route will also provide improved transit options for passengers connecting to other major cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, and Shanghai. China Southern Airlines is the third Chinese carrier to restore flights to India, after Air China and China Eastern Airlines, enhancing connectivity in the region.
The move signifies a strengthening of bilateral ties and responds to increased demand for international travel between the two countries. As the aviation sector recovers, it is anticipated that such routes will contribute to both trade and tourism growth in the months ahead.
