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Hainan Airlines has announced a new direct international route between Jeddah and Haikou, marking its first connection between Saudi Arabia and China. This development was shared in a post on X.
The airline will commence the Haikou–Jeddah route on June 28, 2025, marking its inaugural direct connection between the two countries. The service will operate three times weekly—on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays—using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. According to AeroRoutes, this expansion reflects Hainan Airlines' strategy to enhance its international network and foster stronger ties between China and Saudi Arabia.
The flight schedule indicates departures from Haikou Meilan International Airport at 03:30 Beijing time, arriving in Jeddah at 08:05 local time. Return flights are scheduled to depart Jeddah at 13:00 local time, arriving in Haikou at 04:00 the following day. As reported by Webull, the approximately 10-hour flight aims to facilitate increased travel and economic exchange between the regions.
