China Flights Update — 12 August 2026
flights • 12 August 2026
According to **Xinhua**, Air China will launch a new **Beijing–Bucharest–Zagreb** route from **4 September**, with flights operating **every Monday, Wednesday and Friday**. The service links Beijing Capital International Airport with **Romania’s Bucharest** and **Croatia’s Zagreb**, adding a new Europe connection for travellers departing China.[12] If you’re looking more broadly at **new international routes to China**, several carriers are also expanding China services in late 2026. Cebu Pacific will start **Cebu–Shanghai** on **17 November** and resume **Manila–Xiamen** on **23 November**, while Korean and regional airlines are adding or restoring routes to Chinese cities including **Yichang, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu and Shanghai**.[1][3][5][6][8] For Australian travellers, the most practical takeaway is that **China’s international air links are continuing to broaden beyond the biggest gateways**, which can improve options for onward connections and may open up more competitive fares on some itineraries.[3][5][9]Sources
- https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/cebu-pacific-adds-5-new-routes-to-china-vietnam-and-japan-for-q4-2026/amp
- https://en.thairath.co.th/news/politic/2951072
- https://business.inquirer.net/604532/cebu-pacific-expanding-service-network-in-asia
- https://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/12119219
- https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/08/06/korean-airlines-unlock-new-china-routes-as-tourism-and-business-travel-rebound/