China Flights Update — 24 April 2026

flights • 24 April 2026

Several new international flight routes to China have been announced recently, enhancing connectivity for travellers from key Asian hubs and beyond. South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has allocated traffic rights for expanded Korea-China routes, including new direct flights from regional airports such as Busan to Guangzhou (four weekly), Hangzhou (four), Xiamen (three), and Guilin (four); Cheongju to Beijing (four), Hangzhou (three), Chengdu (three), Xiamen (two), and Huangshan (two); Yangyang to Shanghai (three); and Daegu to Shanghai (seven weekly). According to SEDaily, these developments diversify connections to inland cities like Chengdu and Guangzhou, promising more options for Australian travellers via Seoul connections.[1] A UAE airline is launching five new destinations from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to Shanghai (Pudong), Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen, adding 28 weekly flights to reach 35 across six Chinese cities including existing Beijing services, as reported by TV BRICS. VietJet Air has introduced five direct routes between Vietnam and China, with Hanoi–Enshi and Ho Chi Minh City–Guilin already operating (1–2 weekly flights each) since early April, and Hanoi–Hangzhou, Hanoi–Huangshan, and Huangshan–Ho Chi Minh City set to launch soon, per China Travel News.[2][3] China Eastern Airlines will start direct Shanghai–Zurich flights on June 18, opening European access via Switzerland.[5] These expansions signal growing aviation links to popular Chinese destinations like Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, making multi-stop itineraries from Australia more convenient and affordable through efficient hubs. Travellers should check airline schedules for bookings, with many routes ramping up in the coming months to support summer peak travel.[1][2][3][5]

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