DALLAS – Emirates (EK) has announced plans to operate daily non-stop flights from Dubai to Hangzhou from July 30, 2025. This route marks the carrier's fifth Chinese destination.
The new route will be operated by a three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with 2,478 weekly seats. EK310 will depart Dubai at 0940 hrs and arrive at Hangzhou at 2200 hrs, while the return sector, EK311, will depart Hangzhou at 0010 hrs and arrive in Dubai at 0455 hrs.
The flight timings have been strategically scheduled to provide easy two-way connections to EK's global network, which includes 38 European cities, 22 African, 11 Middle Eastern, and key South American cities such as São Paulo and Buenos Aires.
Triple Seven High-Standard Service
The Boeing 777-300ER configured for this sector will feature 8 First Class suites, 42 Business Class seats, and 304 Economy Class seats.
Passengers to and from Hangzhou can enjoy EK’s award-winning onboard entertainment system, Ice. It offers more than 6,500 channels in over 40 languages, including Chinese.
The onboard food will also reflect Chinese cuisine and meals based on regions, explicitly designed to cater to both business travelers and leisure visitors.
Strengthening Cargo Connections in Rapidly Growing Markets
In addition to passenger operations, the new route considerably enhances EK SkyCargo's presence in East Asia. Taking advantage of Hangzhou's status as a top logistics and e-commerce hub, the airline's cargo operations will facilitate the rapid, efficient transportation of electronics, pharmaceuticals, perishables, and e-commerce items.
The route will be instrumental in connecting Chinese industry with major international markets in Africa, Latin America, and the GCC, shortening transit times and enhancing logistics efficiency for time-sensitive cargo.
Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Regional Integration
With the launch of this new route, Emirates will operate 49 weekly services to the Chinese mainland, including twice-daily services to Beijing and Shanghai and daily services to Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
This expansion is a testament to the UAE's growing bilateral relations with China and the Emirates' emphasis on stimulating connectivity, as per the Belt and Road Initiative.
Strategically located at the intersection of East and West, EK is optimally placed to link high-growth markets through Dubai, facilitating new commercial, cultural, and technological exchanges between East and West.
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