China trip from Indian cities: flights and budget compared
How a China trip differs depending on where in India you start, covering 32 departure cities.
The short answer
- Shortest journey: Kolkata, about 5h 30m.
- Non-stop routes from 2 of 32 cities.
- Lowest budget estimate per person: ₹70,000 (from Bangalore).
- Most travellers spend about 10 days.
All departure cities compared
Sorted by lowest indicative fare. Fare ranges and budgets are rough Trripah route estimates, not quotes or live prices, so use the live fares above for real numbers where shown.
| City | Flight time | Route | Indicative fare range | Budget / mid-range per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad AMD | 7h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹20,000–₹40,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.2 L |
| Bangalore BLR | 6h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹20,000–₹40,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.2 L |
| Chennai MAA | 6h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹20,000–₹40,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.2 L |
| Delhi DEL | 6h | Non-stop | ₹20,000–₹40,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.2 L |
| Hyderabad HYD | 6h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹20,000–₹40,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.2 L |
| Kochi COK | 6h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹20,000–₹40,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.2 L |
| Kolkata CCU | 5h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹20,000–₹40,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.2 L |
| Mumbai BOM | 7h | Non-stop | ₹20,000–₹40,000 | ₹70,000 / ₹1.2 L |
| Amritsar ATQ | 8h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Chandigarh IXC | 8h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Coimbatore CJB | 8h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Guwahati GAU | 7h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Indore IDR | 9h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Jaipur JAI | 8h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Lucknow LKO | 8h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Madurai IXM | 8h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Mangaluru IXE | 8h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Nagpur NAG | 9h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Thiruvananthapuram TRV | 8h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Tiruchirappalli TRZ | 8h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Visakhapatnam VTZ | 8h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹23,000–₹43,000 | ₹75,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Belagavi IXG | 9h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Bhopal BHO | 9h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Hubballi HBX | 9h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Mysuru MYQ | 9h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Nashik ISK | 10h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Pune PNQ | 9h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Rajkot RAJ | 9h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Salem SXV | 10h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Surat STV | 10h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Tirunelveli TRV | 10h | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
| Vadodara BDQ | 9h 30m | Via Hong Kong (HKG) or Bangkok (BKK) | ₹25,000–₹45,000 | ₹80,000 / ₹1.3 L |
Good to know for every city
- Best months: April, May, September, October.
- Visa for Indians: Visa required — apply at Chinese embassy; processing 5–7 working days. See the China visa guide.
- Plan your budget with the China budget guide and see China tour packages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly non-stop to China from India?
Non-stop routes are listed from Mumbai, Delhi. From the other 30 cities in this comparison, you connect through a hub.
When is the best time to fly to China?
April, May, September, October are the best months for China. Fares are usually higher in peak season, so book early.