Thomas Cook India, SOTC relaunch China tours as flights resume and visa rules ease

Thomas Cook India and SOTC have relaunched holiday packages to China with new destinations and attractions. 

This comes in the backdrop of the revival of ties between the two countries, the restoration of direct flights, and a relaxed visa process – all of which are contributing to renewed travel demand, the companies said on Monday.

“ Announcement of direct flight connectivity has opened the doors to China and driven consumer interest. Leveraging on this opportunity we have enhanced our China portfolio to go beyond the conventional, introducing new regions and experiences that resonate with India’s new age holidaymaker. In parallel China’s evolving landscape also positions it as a high-potential MICE (meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions) destination,” said Rajeev Kale, president & country head (holidays), Thomas Cook India.

IndiGo has already started the Kolkata-Guangzhou service, while flights from Delhi will start on November 10. On the Chinese side, China Eastern Airlines will start the Shanghai-Delhi flight from November 9.

Published on November 3, 2025