Emirates to introduce non-stop flights to this Chinese city

Emirates will launch a new daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou starting July 30, marking its fifth gateway into the Chinese mainland after Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.

The new route will be operated by a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, offering a total of 2,478 weekly seats.

Emirates flight EK310 will depart Dubai at 0940hrs and arrive in Hangzhou at 2200hrs. The return flight, EK311, will leave Hangzhou at 0010hrs, arriving in Dubai at 0455hrs.

“Launching a new Dubai-Hangzhou route marks a pivotal moment in our operations in the Chinese mainland and broader East Asia region,” said Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ deputy president and CCO.

“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 addded.

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.”

Emirates SkyCargo to use new route to the Chinese city to extend cargo footprint

Emirates SkyCargo will use the Hangzhou route to strengthen its cargo footprint in East Asia, supporting trade flows and reducing transit times for high-value and time-sensitive goods such as electronics, e-commerce products, pharmaceuticals, and perishables. The service will help reinforce Hangzhou’s status as a major cargo hub and cross-border e-commerce gateway.

With the addition of Hangzhou, Emirates will operate 49 weekly flights to the Chinese mainland, including double daily services to Beijing and Shanghai, daily services to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and the new daily service to Hangzhou.

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