Emirates to serve Hangzhou in Eastern China

Emirates is expanding its network again, this time taking the airline to Hangzhou. 

Hangzhou will be Emirates fifth destination in the Chinese Mainland, with the airline also serving Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.

The new service will launch on the 30th of July, with a daily service. Planned operations are:

EK310 DEPART DXB  09:40 ARRIVE HGH 22:00
EK311 DEAPRT HGH 00:00 ARRIVE DXB 04:55

Commences 30th July
Operates Daily
Booked Equipment: Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (Three class)

The new service will operate with a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, with a total capacity of 2,478 weekly seats. This will be configured with 8 First Class suites, 42 angled-flat Business Class seats and 304 designed Economy Class seats (this is the pre-refurbished configuration, with Premium Economy not being offered).

Space in the belly of the aircraft will be offered by Emirates SkyCargo, which will enable faster movement of high-value and time-sensitive goods, including electronics, e-commerce products, pharmaceuticals, and perishables between the Chinese market and key regions, including Africa, Latin America, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

The new flights are timed to connect travellers to 38 destinations in Europe, 22 in Africa, 11 in the Middle East as well as Brazil and Argentina, offering two-way connections to key cities including ​Istanbul, Barcelona, Cairo and Johannesburg.

In Quotes

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, commented on the airline’s latest expansion into the Chinese mainland:

 “Launching a new Dubai-Hangzhou route marks a pivotal moment in our operations in the Chinese mainland and broader East Asia region. As an emerging global hub for innovation, e-commerce and advanced manufacturing, Hangzhou will open doors to new opportunities for our passenger and cargo operations, further strengthening the vital economic and technological exchanges between the Middle East and China.”

He added:

 “The addition of a fifth gateway in our Chinese mainland network will not only enhance connectivity for travellers but also offer businesses efficient access to and from key East Asian markets. This expansion is part of our global growth strategy and positions Emirates as the preferred airline when linking the world to the Chinese mainland’s thriving economic corridors and beyond. We extend our gratitude to the local authorities for their valuable support of this strategic new route and look forward to collaborating closely towards our shared goals of enhanced global connectivity.”

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