Emirates has announced the launch of a new daily flight route between Dubai and Hangzhou, marking an expansion into Eastern China. The service will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, providing a total capacity of 2,478 weekly seats. Flight EK310 is scheduled to leave Dubai at 0940hrs and arrive in Hangzhou at 2200hrs, with the return flight EK311 departing Hangzhou at 0010hrs and landing in Dubai at 04:55hrs.
The timing of these flights is designed to offer connections to various destinations including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Brazil, and Argentina. Key cities such as Istanbul, Barcelona, Cairo, and Johannesburg are part of this network.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted the significance of this new route: “Launching a new Dubai-Hangzhou route marks a pivotal moment in our operations in the Chinese mainland and broader East Asia region." He emphasized that Hangzhou's status as an emerging global hub for innovation presents opportunities for both passenger travel and cargo operations. Kazim added that this expansion aligns with Emirates' global growth strategy and strengthens economic exchanges between the Middle East and China.