China Flights Update — 27 September 2026

flights • 27 September 2026

New international **China route expansion** is continuing across several markets, with fresh services linking China to Central Asia, Southeast Asia and North America. Recent announcements include FlyArystan’s new **Almaty–Chongqing** service, which began on **23 September** and operates **twice weekly**[4][12], plus Hainan Airlines’ new **Mexico City/Tijuana–Beijing** service using a **Boeing 787-9**[1]. In Southeast Asia, airlines are also adding more China capacity. According to Travel Daily Media, Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to launch **Shanghai–Ho Chi Minh City** on **15 October** with **seven flights per week**, then add **Shanghai–Hanoi** in November and **Shanghai–Phu Quoc** in March 2027[2]. Malaysia Airlines has likewise expanded to **nine China gateways**, including new daily services to **Shenzhen** and **Changsha**, with *The Star* and Malay Mail reporting restored **daily Chengdu** flights as well[3][6][9]. For Australian travellers planning China trips, the broader trend is that more point-to-point routes are reopening or being added, which can make connections easier and reduce backtracking via major hubs. If you want, I can turn this into a **Australia-focused flights update** with the newest China routes from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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